I spent most of my life looking for acceptance I never found what i was looking for I was searching for love I just needed some acceptance All i got just left me wanting more, Left me feeling cold and lonely on the inside With nothing to show, but i had plenty to hide. Chorus: I should've been loving you I should've been praising you Should've been giving you something in return For the love you've shown me I should've been loving you Should've been praising you Your love for me was always true I should've been loving you The lonely life doesn't have its advantages It just leaves you hurting all the time I can safely say, i have found a better way It's acceptance of a greater kind I remember when your love came shining in my lonely life Looking back on all the love i've thrown away i realize