Now I’ve been smiled at and snickered at
Been thought about, forgot about
My name’s been written by those who’re smitten
On their skin with ink, knife, and pin
But the name’s been washed, the scar’s been tossed
See never have I ever been kissed because I’m loved

Now I’ve danced real close from the hips to the toes
I’ve been held and caressed, I’ve been called second-best
Received letters and notes, been told all sorts of quotes
Been sung something sweet to be lifted off my feet
My hair’s been touched, my hand’s been clutched
But never have I ever been kissed because I’m loved

I’ve been sought and then caught
I’ve been left and bereft
Of anything that mattered, I’ve been nauseously flattered
And admired and desired
I’ve been walked upon by, been made cookies and pie
Yet never have I ever been kissed because I’m loved

I’ve been flaunted like a prize and have been stared at in the eyes
I’ve been criticized and compromised
Been part of dreams and pushed on swings
Been bored out of my mind, been walked along beside
My fears had all been killed, my senses all been thrilled
Oh but never have I ever been kissed because I’m loved