Too Expensive by Lord_Icicle - Zona

Too Expensive by Lord_Icicle - Zona

Lyrics

[Intro: soft spoken, echo vocals]

Funny thing about value…

People only notice it

When they can’t afford it anymore.

[Verse 1]

Velvet seats in a midnight room

Perfume dancing with expensive moods

You used to say I was doing too much

Now everybody wants a little touch

I changed the rules, changed the game

Changed the way they say my name

Look in my eyes, tell me what you see

A masterpiece you’ll never keep

[Pre-Chorus]

I’m not bitter, I’m better

I’m not yours, I’m forever

Had to fall, had to bleed

Just to find the gold in me

[Chorus]

I’m too expensive now

You can look, but don’t reach out

Wanted diamonds after throwing stones

Now you’re standing there alone

I’m too expensive now

Too high up to bring me down

You had the chance, you lost the crown

You can’t afford me now

[Post-Chorus: hypnotic vocals]

Luxury, luxury

That’s what I became

Look at me, look at me

Nothing is the same

Luxury, luxury

I survived the flames

Now they all remember

Remember my name

[Verse 2]

I don’t need revenge, that’s old news

Winning looks better than hurting you

I let my success make all the noise

While you’re still talking just to fill the void

Red lights flash when I arrive

Whole room changes with my vibe

They wanted sweet, they wanted nice

But diamonds form under pressure, right?

[Pre-Chorus]

I’m not colder, I’m wiser

Built an empire from fire

I don’t break, I redesign

Turn my scars into a shine

[Chorus]

I’m too expensive now

You can look, but don’t reach out

Wanted diamonds after throwing stones

Now you’re standing there alone

I’m too expensive now

Too high up to bring me down

You had the chance, you lost the crown

You can’t afford me now

[Bridge: stripped R&B vocals]

I used to want apologies

Now I want balconies

Views of everything

They said I couldn’t be

Funny how the tables turn

Funny how the bridges burn

I don’t miss what I outgrew

I became somebody new

[Final Chorus: powerful vocals + heavy bass]

I’M TOO EXPENSIVE NOW

Built my kingdom from the ground

No more waiting to be found

I’m the one they talk about

Too expensive now

Too much gold inside this crown

You had the chance, you lost me now

You can’t afford me now

[Outro: whispered]

Know your worth…

Then add tax.