(Verse 1) Look, you want the roses? Then get ready for the puncture You’re standing at the corner of a catastrophic juncture Between "I need you" and "I’m leaving," it’s a thin white line You want the vintage love? Then you gotta pour the wine And let it stain the carpet, let the mess just accumulate You can’t appreciate the meal if you never clean the plate! It’s a cycle, it’s a psycho-pathological trap You’re looking for a hug while I’m looking for a map! (Chorus) "Oh, if you want the love, you gotta feel the pain! You can't have the sun without a little rain! Lord, you’re searching for the fire, but you’re scared of the smoke You’re reaching for the glory... but you’re already broke!" (Verse 2) Yeah, you want the loyalty? The "down for whatever" type? But you’re choking on the truth because you’re fed up with the hype? See, love is like a furnace, it’ll warm up the house But if you don't watch the flame, it’ll burn up your spouse! It’s a heavy-handed burden, a permanent weight You want the keys to the heart? Well, I’m locking the gate Until you prove you can handle the "worse" in the "better" You want a sunny day? Then you gotta get wetter! (Chorus) "Oh, if you want the love, you gotta feel the pain! You can't have the sun without a little rain! Lord, you’re searching for the fire, but you’re scared of the smoke You’re reaching for the glory... but you’re already broke!" (Verse 3) And it’s funny how they want the "happily ever after" But they can’t stand the sound of my genuine laughter Because it’s fueled by the struggle, it’s birthed in the dirt You want the comfort of the bandage? First, you gotta feel the hurt! You’re eyeing the trophy, but you’re dodging the practice You want to sleep on the silk? Then go lay on the cactus! Because the price of the passion is the peace of your mind You’re searching for a treasure that you’re destined to find! (Chorus) "Oh, if you want the love, you gotta feel the pain! You can't have the sun without a little rain! Lord, you’re searching for the fire, but you’re scared of the smoke You’re reaching for the glory... but you’re already broke!" (Bridge) It’s the fine print, the design hint, the mind-tinted lens It’s the moment that the "us" turns back into "them" You’re looking for a savior? Better look in the mirror The closer you get, the further it feels, it’s never getting clearer! It’s a give-and-take, a live-and-break, a systematic test, You can’t claim the heart if you won't admit the mess! You’re screaming for the light... But you’re scared of the dark! (Outro) Yeah... Everything's got a price tag. Even the "free" stuff. Bring it back! (Chorus) "Oh, if you want the love, you gotta feel the pain! You can't have the sun without a little rain! Lord, you’re searching for the fire, but you’re scared of the smoke You’re reaching for the glory... but you’re already broke!"
