I'M TOO EXPENSIVE

Uh-huh…

They thought I came with a discount?

Nah…

check the price tag.

Yeah…

I’m too expensive.

They had a chance, but they played around,

Thought I’d be waiting when they came back ’round.

I’m not the type you can pick up when you please,

I know my worth, I know what I bring.

Got a heart that you can't just buy or hold.

I learned the hard way what my love is worth,

Now I don't give discounts just to prove my worth.

They want the shine, but you don't want the grind,

Want my energy but can't match mine.

They see the glow and wanna step inside,

But access denied — better check your supply.

I’m being selective.

They call it expensive,

I call it perspective.

I’m too expensive,

They can’t afford me.

I’m too expensive,

No expiration date.

I’m too expensive,

They wish they could be me.

I’m too expensive,

Mmm,ooooh,mmm,oooh, —

I’m too expensive.

My time expensive.

My peace expensive.

My love expensive.

My energy expensive.

My talent expensive.

My presence expensive.

My standards expensive.

My worth isn't determined by somebody else's budget.

Too expensive —

Yeah, I said what I said.

Too expensive —

I don't need somebody coming with a check,

Trying to buy what they couldn't earn with respect.

My time is gold, my peace is platinum,

And my energy? you can't just have some.

I’m not chasing, I’m choosing instead,

I don't beg nobody to stay in my bed.

If you walk away, that's perfectly fine,

Somebody else will recognize what they find.

I’m a whole experience, not a temporary stay,

You can't love me halfway and expect me to remain.

I don't do crumbs, I don't settle for less,

If you're bringing chaos, you can exit the door.

Too expensive, too expensive,

Ain’t no clearance on this love.

I’m too expensive,

They can’t afford me.

I’m too expensive,

No expiration date.

I’m too expensive,

They wish they could be me.

I’m too expensive,

Mmm,oooh,mmm,oooh,

I’m too expensive.

[BRIDGE – HALF-TIME / ATTITUDE] keep your empty promise Keep your temporary love.

I don't need a counterfeit heart

Trying to pass itself off as real love.

My peace ain't negotiable,

My standards ain't for sale.

You can't put a dollar on a soul

That already knows its value.

Too… expensive.

Too… expensive.

No discounts.

No refunds.

No exchanges.

If your on a budget, go and find the clearance rack.

There is no

renegotiate the price.

I’m too expensive,

They can’t afford me.

I’m too expensive,

No expiration date.

I’m too expensive,

They wish they could be me.

I’m too expensive,

Mmm,oooh,mmm,oooh,

I’m too expensive.

I’m too expensive,

Better come correct.

I’m too expensive,

I demand respect.

I’m too expensive,

Ain’t nobody changing me.

I’m too expensive —

Mmm,oooh,mmm,oooh,

Price went up…

Standards went up…

Peace went up…

And baby…

I never go on sale.

Yeah, yeah, yeah ..

I’m too expensive.