Sure you've come a long way From the backstage of the past Till you found out one day All their a**ertions just didn't last Their actions spoke louder than their words Your dreams and needs seemed so absurd Too entangled to see what you went through Have you been loved Like you need it? Have you been loved Like you deserve it? The way you look tonight With this sadness in your eyes I wish I could turn back the hands Of time and make them look at you The way that I see you The beauty and love that you shines in your heart Yesterday's ghosts sometimes still haunt you But your spirit keeps up the fight So brave, so strong - it's no wonder That you made it through your childhood nights Now I'm here to stay with you And whatever you're going through Even if some tears should fall I'll be there whenever you call The past has gone now, my love You're walking away from what they've done And together we're facing a new morning sun Have you been loved...