Candi Staton - The Prize is Not Worth the Pain Lyrics

I would have given anything just to win your love
I wasted precious time, on an empty dream
Needless to say I could never be because you never really wanted me
You never gave me hopes to be
Disappointment was my friend
You were destined to become my demise
Until I came to realize that the prize was not worth the pain

I used to dream of a love so true
God only knew how I needed you
You were everything I ever dreamed of
Thought you were my angel from above
When I separate the truth from the lies
And the deception from those
Now, you've had your 15 minutes of fame
Ooooh woooh
Because the prize is not worth the pain

If you don't believe me,
Keep on living and you will see
Deception can blow your mind
Just remember one thing
You're worth more than anything that can control your mind

If you don't believe me,
Keep on living and you will see
Deception can blow your mind
Just remember one thing
You're worth more than anything
That can control your time