Price You Gotta Pay
Mr. Big · Other Songs - Mr. Big
your neck, then listen."]
I could take what I want, but I take what I need
How can I help myself if I need everything
I get possession, the [top] of the truth
I change my direction and the bill comes due, yeah
When I turn around, the men are standin' at the door
Chorus:
It's the price, the price you gotta pay, it's comin' down today
After a time it seems so easy, like any game you play
There's a price for sayin' maybe, the price you gotta pay
I got here with nothing, I'll leave with a lot
Come on and take a chance now baby, gimme what you've got, yeah
A piece of the action, a slice of the pie
I hope you won't remember when it's time to classify
I turn around to look at you, you're lookin' back my way
(chorus)
Hit me!
(Solo)
Ow! Yeah yeah, now this is how it all adds up
Ooh, rent is due and so are you, I'm here to repossess your soul
Hey baby! You're deep into the hole
It's the price, the price you gotta pay, it's comin' down today
It started off so easy, like a little game
There's a price for sayin' maybe, the price you gotta pay - ow!
Yeah, the price you gotta pay
After a time it seems so easy, like any game you play
There's a price for sayin' maybe, the price you gotta pay - ow!
Price You Gotta Pay
Price You Gotta Pay stands as a defining track within the hard rock discography of Mr. Big. Released during the band's formative years, the song showcases the group's signature blend of technical proficiency and melodic sensibility. The recording highlights the tight interplay between the rhythm section and the soaring guitar work that became a hallmark of their sound. As part of their early catalogue, the track demonstrates the band's ability to balance heavy riffs with accessible hooks. It remains a notable song in their body of work, reflecting the energy and ambition that characterized their initial rise in the rock scene. The song endures as a testament to the band's craftsmanship and their contribution to the genre.