Pay The Price (Exclusive)

Intro – horns blast / announcer style

Step right up, don’t be shy!

Place your bets, you’re bound to try—

Luck runs out, and when it does…

You’ll be singin’ songs for us!

Verse 1 – fast / swing delivery

I was mindin’ my business in a backroom game

With a couple slick cards and a pocket full of fame

Dice got hot, then they turned ice cold

Now I owe more than I ever could’ve sold

Little red devil with a grin so wide

Said, “Sign right here, kid, enjoy the ride!”

Ink on the page, now the deal’s all sealed

Got a whole lotta trouble I can’t repeal

Pre-Chorus – building

Hear those horns? That’s your cue

Tick-tock, pal, we’re comin’ for you

Better tap your feet and play it nice

You don’t wanna pay that final price

Chorus – big band / punchy

Roll the dice, pay the price

Step in line, don’t think twice

When the house says “Lose,” you lose it all

Even kings take a fall

Roll the dice, hear ‘em roll

Every bet’s a piece of your soul

Try to run? Well, that ain’t wise—

You can’t cheat a devil’s eyes!

Verse 2 – playful / sinister

Met a frog with fists and a temper to match

Said, “You ain’t leavin’ till you win this match!”

Dodgin’ punches, jumpin’ high

Laughin’ while I’m barely alive

Then a flower started singin’ sweet

Till it snapped its stem and showed its teeth

Every smile here’s a loaded trap

Every handshake ends in a slap

Pre-Chorus

Hear that beat? That’s your fate

Every second makes you late

Better dance while you still got breath

Swing your way right past your debt

Chorus – louder / faster

Roll the dice, pay the price

Step in line, don’t think twice

When the house says “Lose,” you lose it all

Even kings take a fall

Roll the dice, hear ‘em roll

Every bet’s a piece of your soul

Try to run? Well, that ain’t wise—

You can’t cheat a devil’s eyes!

Bridge – breakdown / jazzy chaos

Trumpets cry and the drums go wild

Everybody swingin’ like a reckless child

Cards on fire, chips in the air

Better say a prayer if you got one to spare!

Final Chorus – full big band explosion

Roll the dice, pay the price

Luck don’t live here long, that’s right

Spin that wheel, hear it scream

This ain’t no cartoon dream!

Roll the dice, one last try

Watch your chances all run dry

Curtain call, say goodbye—

Now you’re part of the house… oh my!

Outro – sly / fading

Next player, step on in…

We always let the house win