Thinking back to the time when I was so into you I thought that I knew it all My perception of love was it was something to do But I didn't expect the fall I understand your feelings now I know I must have let you down But I wonder would you be around If I loved you the right way Loved you the right way I would have put that smile upon your face And loved you the right way Never thought that I'd thank you for the hurt and the pain And the changes it put me through Guess I needed to look at my intentions again I didn't give enough to you My mind has never been so clear And I feel my happiness is near But I wonder would you still be here If I loved you the right way Cause you deserve the right way I should have put that smile upon your face I should have kept you in my warm embrace And loved you the right way Sometimes love is so mistaken Simple values pushed aside Modern love is just a ride And when it's over no one seems to care If I ever find myself with someone new I'll remember what I learned from you I will love her the right way Love her the right way I will put that smile upon her face I will keep her warm in my embrace I will love you baby Gonna make each day a better day I'm never gonna sacrifice her needs I will love her the right way I'm gonna love you baby