once I was loved

once I was loved
or so I believed
in this foolish heart
and this broken mind
once I was loved
but soon it turned to grief
when I realized
love was not mine
to find

          give me a moment
          to catch my breath
          I'm not used to honesty
          naturally I'm scared to death
          and I can't believe
          what you promised me

once I was loved
once you had me fooled
with soft words and kisses
and a reason to live
once I was loved
but you broke all the rules
I gave till I gave
all that I had to give

          give me a second
          I'm gasping for air
          my instincts tell me to run
          from my conclusions
          though I see nothing there
          I'm looking out
          for number one

once I was loved
or so I believed
in this foolish heart
and this broken mind
once I was loved
but soon it turned to grief
when I realized
love was not mine
to find