Strength or fame They will carry you away He said 'I love you' but he was young He said 'I love you' but he was wrong Look around All the truest lovers never need to make a sound Have you ever had a lover who took you from gold to grey? Skin to skin but his heart is miles away... Then the stars come out to ask the question: "Why are you alone?" He said 'I love you' but he was wrong He said 'I love you' but he was young We howl for love Been up and I been down And the saddest people are the most afraid to frown When touch becomes the crime of a tightening rope 'Cause you're locked in a box, left to suffocate on hope Then the tears come down and beg the question: "Why don't you just go home?" He said 'I love you' but he was wrong He said 'I love you' but he was young, so young! We howl for love For love... When mercy's just an abstract notion You let me starve outside your door Goodnight sweet prince, you are not to blame Who knew we could be wrong? The moon can't wait for the sun to fall... Don't fade away– You're the only one who can supply what you need to stay He said 'I love you' but he was wrong He said he loved me but we were ...young