I wish I was allowed to love you

I wish I was allowed to love you,
But I know that won't be fair.
I would turn your dreams and wishes
Into darkness and despair.

I wish I was allowed to love you,
To bring light into your life.
But all I bring you is just pain,
Cutting deeper than a knife.

I wish I was allowed to love you,
To be with you, night and day.
But I know that if I tried,
You'd never want me there to stay.

I wish I was allowed to love you,
But I know you don't love me.
I wish that we could be together,
But I know we'll never be...