Love in Disguise

I had a chance to take the prize
The precious prize of you
As if I were to be baptized
Your love made me born a new

But when it came down to the last shot
And the pushes came to shove
I could not show my affection to
You, the one I love

And if you wanna know why
It's my love in disguise
I'm telling you it's there
It's just my love in disguise

I pulled away from your house that night
Wondering about the choice I made
The headlights approached in the close distance
My dreams began to fade

I knew I could jump into the light
And I'd end it all
But I stood my ground and hung on tight
I slipped, but did not fall

And to you it applies
It's my love in disguise
I'm telling you it's there
It's just my love in disguise

Please don't despise me
Never deny me
My love in disguise
Well, it makes me feel free
Tears in your eyes
'Cause you thought that I lied
The only reason I did
Was to make you feel better
Better than me

So the time has come and gone for me to be with you
My one undoubted dream
I can still thank you for your friendship
And the times that you spent with me

But I always wonder where we'd be
If I had just let down my shield
I think we'd be in love right now
If I had told you how I feel

So I apologize
For my love in disguise
I'm telling you it was there
I'm telling you 'cause I care
I'm telling you it's there
It's just my love in disguise