Chasing the Illusion

All I ever wanted was just to be loved
Was that asking too much?
Just a tender gesture a kind smile
Perhaps an angel's touch,

All I ever wanted was just to be loved
In a world where we're pushed and shoved
Perhaps I expected way too much
The profundity of decency and such,

All I ever wanted was just to be loved
Chasing the illusion from above
Expecting reciprocation was such a mistake
I fell for the liars and fakes,

All I ever wanted was just to be loved
Chasing down a rabbit hole for a gentle dove
Mining fool's gold in a collapsing shaft
An expectation that left me daft,

All I ever wanted was just to be loved
The very narcotic that dreams are made of
Living this life like a reclusive
Expecting anything more is just not conducive,

All I ever wanted was just to be loved
Did I not give enough in return?
Is it those tears that make my eyes burn
Is there anybody out there who can ever learn?