The Price
Twisted Sister
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How long I have wanted This dream to come true And as it approaches I can´t believe I´m through I´ve tried, oh How I´ve tried For a life, yes a life I thought I knew Oh it´s the price we gotta pay And all the games we gotta play Makes me wonder if it´s worth it to carry on 'Cause it´s a game we gotta lose Though it´s a life we gotta choose And the price is our own life until it´s done Time seems to have frozen But the mind can be fooled As the days passed I discovered Destiny just can´t be ruled Hard times, oh Hard times For the price, yes the price, I thought I knew Oh it´s the price we gotta pay And all the games we gotta play makes me wonder if it´s worth it to carry on ´Cause it´s a game we gotta lose Though it´s a life we gotta choose And the price is our own life until it´s done Oh it´s the price we gotta pay And all the games we gotta play makes me wodner if it´s worth it to carry on 'Cause it´s a game we gotta lose Though it´s a life we gotta choose And the price is our own life until it´s done Oh it´s the price we gotta pay And all the games we gotta play makes me wonder if it´s worth it to carry on 'Cause it´s a game we gotta lose Though it´s a life we gotta choose And the price is our own life until it´s done
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Written by: DANIEL DEE SNIDER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"The Price" by Twisted Sister was released in April 1985.
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AlbumThis song is part of the album "Stay Hungry," which is considered one of the band's best-selling albums.
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Song LengthThe duration of "The Price" is approximately 3 minutes and 48 seconds, making it one of the shorter songs on the "Stay Hungry" album.
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Genre"The Price" is often characterized as a heavy metal ballad, contrasting with the band's traditionally more aggressive glam metal style.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song talk about the struggles and the costs that come with pursuing one's dreams, hence the title "The Price."
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Music VideoThe music video for the song depicts the band performing on a stage made to look like a coin, to emphasize the song's theme of paying the price.
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Chart SuccessAlthough not as successful as some of Twisted Sister's other songs like "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock," "The Price" did gain considerable attention and has a dedicated fan following.
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Live Performances"The Price" is a staple in Twisted Sister's live shows, being one of their most played songs.
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Band MembersThe song features key band members Dee Snider on vocals, Eddie Ojeda and Jay Jay French on guitars, Mark Mendoza on bass, and A. J. Pero on drums.
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Cover Versions"The Price" has been covered by several artists, showcasing its impact and influence in rock music.
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LegacyEven though it's been decades since its release, "The Price" continues to be a beloved song among fans of Twisted Sister and is often used as an example of their ability to create more melodic, emotionally resonant music.
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