Price Of Respect

In a world where love is free, respect comes with a fee
Tried to navigate this life, just a regular girl you see
From playground days to teenage nights, learning what it means
To give away pieces of yourself, to stay kind and keen

Love won't cost you a thing, freely it flows and brings
But respect, it's a currency, earned with every deed done
Holding firm to my values, won't settle for less
Knowing my worth, standing tall, against life's cruel tests

Memories of broken promises, faded like a dream
Holding onto self-respect, in a world so extreme
Through heartaches and disappointments, learned to stand strong
Won't trade my dignity for love, won't sing that sad song

Love won't cost you a thing, freely it flows and brings
But respect, it's a currency, earned with every deed done
Holding firm to my values, won't settle for less

Love won't cost you, I'll find love that knows its place
Of equal parts respect and care, in a warm embrace
But until then, I'll keep faith and live my truth
For love is free, but

Love won't cost you a thing, freely it flows and brings
But respect, it's a currency, earned with every deed done
Holding firm to my values, won't settle for less
Love won't cost you, I'll find love that knows its place
Of equal parts respect and care, in a warm embrace
But until then, I'll keep faith and live my truth
For love is free, eh

Love won't cost you a thing, freely it flows and brings
But respect, it's a currency, earned with every deed done
Holding firm to my values, won't settle for less
Knowing my worth, standing tall, against life's cruel tests
Maybe one day, I'll find love that knows its place
Of equal parts respect and care

Respect isn't free I'll pay that price gladly
For the person I aspire to be