[Verse 1]

I gave you my time, yeah, gave you my heart,

Watched it fall to pieces, pulled apart.

I tried to be easy, played along too soon,

But the song you were singin’ left me outta tune.

[Pre-Chorus]

You wanted someone you could shape and mold,

But I’m not a story you get to control.

[Chorus]

Love ain’t a deal, it don’t come with terms,

I’m not your lesson, I’m done getting burned.

You want a version, but I want the truth—

Not a faded reflection of my own youth.

If love’s got a price, I’m not for sale.

If this is your love, I’d rather bail.

[Verse 2]

You showed me a mirror, but it’s cracked and fake,

Tried to fix me with every move I make.

I gave you the oceans, climbed every height,

But I was invisible in your spotlight.

[Pre-Chorus]

Your love kept changin’ like the tide rolls in,

No roots, no calm, just a whirlwind spin.

[Chorus]

Love ain’t a contract I’m forced to sign,

I’m done jumpin’ through your “perfect” line.

I’m not your shadow or backup plan,

I’m walkin’ away while I still can.

If love’s got a price, I’m not for sale.

This isn’t a love—it’s just a tale.

[Bridge]

You change the rules, then shift the blame,

Call it love, but it feels like shame.

You build a box and say it’s a home,

But I need space, I need to roam.

So I’m gone, train’s leavin’ the night,

No more sunshine that don’t feel right.

You’ll find someone to play your role,

But I need love that touches my soul.

[Chorus]

Love ain’t a wager, ain’t a disguise,

Can’t keep pretending just to survive.

I’m not your project, I’m not your toy,

I’m a man who needs real love, not a decoy.

If love’s got a price, I’m not for sale—

Your version of love was bound to fail.

[Outro]

So I’ll walk alone if that’s what it takes,

Build my own throne from the heartbreaks.

I’m not for sale… no, I’m not for sale.

© 2026 Thomas Bruggemann, Heartfelt Lyrics