Dark Love Song

Long, long time ago
 My mother told me
 As far as she knows
 Lovin' was only
 For those who love themselves
 And it ain't for no one else
 And you've got to hold inside
 A certain amount of pride
 Long, long way from home
 It seems I've forgotten
 All that I was told
 And the heartache is startin'
 And those who love themselves
 Aren't enslaved to no one else
 And they don't have to compromise
 And they don't have to cover their eyes
 Seems I'm trapped, I can't break free
 Without you who would I be?
 And I branded myself powerless
 Is my need my cowardice?
 She's got bruises but she'll wear them for love
 He's got disease but he'll bear it for love
 Don't know what Cupid was thinkin' of
 So many of us just slaves for love
 Long, long train of fools
 I'm in there somewhere
 Cause life ain't got no rules
 But somehow I still care
 For those who love themselves
 Even more than I love myself
 And though you bring me pain and sorrow
 I'll still be here tomorrow
 It seems I'm trapped I can't break free
 Without you who would I be?
 And I branded myself powerless
 Is my need my cowardice?
 She's got bruises but she'll wear them for love
 He's got a new disease but he'll bear it for love
 Don't know what cupid was thinkin' of
 So many of us just slaves for love
 Fools for love