name those lyrics

I was listening to this song the other day, and it suddenly hit me how dumb and nonsensical the lyrics were. This was like my favorite song in high school, too! Anyway, here are a few snippets. Name that song!

when I was so messed up
and I had opera in my head
your love was a lightbulb
hanging over my bed
...
but your love is like a secret
that's been passed around
...
There is a silence that comes to a house
where no one can sleep
I guess that's the price of love
I know it's not cheap