I spent most of my life looking for acceptance
But never found what I was looking for
I was searching for love, I just need some affection
But all I got just left me wanting me
It left me feeling cold and lonely on the inside
With nothing to show, but I plenty to hide

I should've been loving you, I should've been praising you
I should've been giving you something in return for the love you've shown
I should've been loving you, I should've been praising you
Your love for me was always true
I should've been loving you

The lonely life it doesn't have its advantages
Oh no, it just leaves you hurting all the time
But I can safely say that I have found a better way
It acceptance of a greater kind
Like remember when you love came shining in my lonely life
Looking back on all the love I've thrown away, I realize

I should've been loving you, I should've been praising you
I should've been giving you something in return for the love you've shown
I should've been loving you, I should've been praising you
Your love for me was always true
I should've been loving you

No greater love has any man every known
So that I could live my life, you laid down your own
I should've been loving you, I should've been praising you
I should've been giving you something in return for the love you've shown
I should've been loving you, I should've been praising you
Your love for me was always true
I should've been loving you