The Price

Twisted Sister

About The Price

"The Price" is a power ballad by the American heavy metal band Twisted Sister from their 1984 album "Stay Hungry". Released as a single, it reached No. 19 on the U. S. Top Rock Tracks chart.


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1984
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How long I have wanted
This dream to come true
And as it approaches
I can´t believe I´m through

I´ve tried, oh
How I´ve tried
For a life, yes a life
I thought I knew

Oh it´s the price we gotta pay
And all the games we gotta play
Makes me wonder if it´s worth it to carry on
'Cause it´s a game we gotta lose
Though it´s a life we gotta choose
And the price is our own life until it´s done

Time seems to have frozen
But the mind can be fooled
As the days passed I discovered
Destiny just can´t be ruled

Hard times, oh
Hard times
For the price, yes the price,
I thought I knew

Oh it´s the price we gotta pay
And all the games we gotta play
makes me wonder if it´s worth it to carry on
´Cause it´s a game we gotta lose
Though it´s a life we gotta choose
And the price is our own life until it´s done

Oh it´s the price we gotta pay
And all the games we gotta play
makes me wodner if it´s worth it to carry on
'Cause it´s a game we gotta lose
Though it´s a life we gotta choose
And the price is our own life until it´s done

Oh it´s the price we gotta pay
And all the games we gotta play
makes me wonder if it´s worth it to carry on
'Cause it´s a game we gotta lose
Though it´s a life we gotta choose
And the price is our own life until it´s done

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Twisted Sister

Twisted Sister is an American heavy metal band from Long Island, New York. Musically, the band implements elements of traditional heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest along with a driving hard rock style that is similar to AC/DC. While the band members' famously cross-dressed appearance might seem to link them with the 1980s glam metal movement, Twisted Sister's aggressive musical style was coupled with a more grotesque use of makeup and women's clothing resulting in a product quite distinct from the more hedonistic androgyny of glam metal groups like Mötley Crüe and Poison. The band considers the "glam metal" tag to be inappropriate. more »

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Written by: DANIEL DEE SNIDER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"The Price" by Twisted Sister was released in April 1985.
Album
This song is part of the album "Stay Hungry," which is considered one of the band's best-selling albums.
Song Length
The duration of "The Price" is approximately 3 minutes and 48 seconds, making it one of the shorter songs on the "Stay Hungry" album.
Genre
"The Price" is often characterized as a heavy metal ballad, contrasting with the band's traditionally more aggressive glam metal style.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song talk about the struggles and the costs that come with pursuing one's dreams, hence the title "The Price."
Music Video
The music video for the song depicts the band performing on a stage made to look like a coin, to emphasize the song's theme of paying the price.
Chart Success
Although not as successful as some of Twisted Sister's other songs like "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock," "The Price" did gain considerable attention and has a dedicated fan following.
Live Performances
"The Price" is a staple in Twisted Sister's live shows, being one of their most played songs.
Band Members
The song features key band members Dee Snider on vocals, Eddie Ojeda and Jay Jay French on guitars, Mark Mendoza on bass, and A. J. Pero on drums.
Cover Versions
"The Price" has been covered by several artists, showcasing its impact and influence in rock music.
Legacy
Even though it's been decades since its release, "The Price" continues to be a beloved song among fans of Twisted Sister and is often used as an example of their ability to create more melodic, emotionally resonant music.

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