Introduction
“I’ll Pay the Price” is a heartfelt country ballad by Dwight Yoakam, featured on his 2024 album Brighter Days. Co-written with Jeffrey Steele, the song reflects on the profound emotional cost of lost love, with Yoakam expressing a willingness to sacrifice anything to rekindle a past relationship. The lyrics poignantly convey this sentiment:Wikipedia+2YouTube+2Everett Post+2Whiskey Riff+1Log in or sign up to view+1
“I’d pay in jewels
I’d pay in gold
Ten times the cost
For one last roll
Take any deal
Thrown by your hand
And pay the price
To hold it again
I’ll pay the price
For you and me
From the start of time
To the end of need
‘Til the last hope
We ever dream
I’ll pay the price
For you and me”Wikipedia+2Whiskey Riff+2Log in or sign up to view+2
This track is part of Yoakam’s first studio album in nearly a decade, Brighter Days, released on November 15, 2024. The album showcases Yoakam’s signature blend of traditional country and rock influences, featuring 12 original songs and three covers, including “Keep on the Sunny Side” by the Carter Family and “Time Between” by The Byrds. The Sun+3Country Evolution+3Wikipedia+3The Sun+5Whiskey Riff+5The Grateful Web+5
Yoakam self-produced Brighter Days, collaborating with renowned engineer Chris Lord-Alge to achieve a polished sound. The album reflects Yoakam’s journey from Kentucky to California, blending his deep respect for country history with a modern flair. The Sun+3Country Evolution+3countrystandardtime.com+3
For a visual experience of the song, you can watch the official lyric video below:
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