Paying the Price of Love

Bee Gees

About Paying the Price of Love

"Paying the Price of Love" is the first single from the Bee Gees' album, Size Isn't Everything. It was more reminiscent of the Bee Gees disco era than recent singles. With an uptempo hip-hop beat and soaring falsetto vocals, it was too heavy for adult contemporary radio, which is where the Bee Gees were primarily played in 1993. It reached the top 10 in Belgium and the top 40 in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, and the UK. In the US, it did chart on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching #74, and made the top 30 on their Adult Contemporary chart. The promotional video for the song showed the brothers performing the song as holograms on a futuristic version of MTV – which could be considered ironic, as the video never aired on the network, but rather on its companion channel, VH1. 


Year:
1993
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How did you find there was somebody
More than you want me
I never understood
Maybe I have never had you
But I have been lonely for you lately
I can't wait another day
And when you let me get you close to me
You run and leave me

[Chorus:]
Paying the price of love
The start of my end over you
When you're doing it for someone
Who'll never be free
Now is all there will ever be

No more to live without you
All of the nights I dream about you
Oh

Deep in the dark of the night 
I'm a man on a mission
But safer with you home
Never would I make you sorry
You are the only drug I crave
And I've been saving every day
I held it all inside 
I pray you don't forget 
You've got me

Paying the price of love
My heart in my hands over you
But the battle is just not fair
You'll never be free
That emotion is always replaying

You know the strongest heart is broken
When it falls
You turn and walk away and let it die
I've got this picture in my head
Of you in someone else's bed
And I am torn apart
I'm torn apart inside

I'll build my world around you
I was nothing when I found you
Paying the price of love

[Chorus]

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Bee Gees

The Bee Gees were a musical group founded in 1958. The group's line-up consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio were successful for most of their decades of recording music, but they had two distinct periods of exceptional success: as a pop act in the late 1960s/early 1970s, and as prominent performers of the disco music era in the late 1970s. The group sang three-part tight harmonies that were instantly recognisable; Robin's clear vibrato lead was a hallmark of their earlier hits, while Barry's R&B falsetto became their signature sound during the late 1970s and 1980s. The brothers wrote all of their own hits, as well as writing and producing several major hits for other artists. more »

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Written by: MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB, BARRY ALAN GIBB

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Album Contribution
"Paying The Price Of Love" is a song by the Bee Gees, which is one of the primary tracks on their 1993 album, "Size Isn't Everything."
Track Position
It is the opening track on the album which has perked up the attention of many Bee Gees fans.
Chart Performance
"Paying The Price Of Love" peaked at number 23 on the UK Singles Chart. It wasn't as successful in the US, however, reaching only number 74 on the Billboard 100.
Song Genre
The song follows in the Bee Gees' characteristic style of pop and rock, although it also shows hints of Jazz.
Songwriting Credits
The members of the Bee Gees, Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb wrote this song.
Music Video
The accompanying music video for the song, directed by Richard Baskin and Barry Gibb, is quite conceptual highlighting a sense of frustration and struggle.
Remix Versions
Alongside the album version, the remix version of the song was released in the "E-Smoove" Mix versions, maximising its club potential.
Sales
Despite its middling chart success, the song was still popular. It achieved a silver certification in the UK, denoting sales of over 200,000 copies.
Critical Reception
While the song didn't ascend to the heights of some of their other hits, it was generally well-received by critics, who praised its catchy tune and the Bee Gees' typically excellent harmonies.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Paying The Price Of Love" has been covered by numerous artists in different languages, attesting to its universal appeal.
Inspirations
The song talks about the cost and sacrifices you have to pay for love. And the lyrics are believed to be inspired by real-life events of Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb.

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