There was a time I was not so certain All the games I played just multiplied the hurtin' Mixed emotions Never knowing right from wrong I kept it all inside Pretending to be strong I'm a woman to myself I must be true Finally I believe I know just what to do I'm standin' up willin' and I'm able Now I'm standing up for the first time in my life I'm standing up now I'm ready for love I was pushed around until I came to find My insecurity was just a state of mind Even though I only had myself to blame Now I've learnt to trust my heart And I'll never be the same I'm a woman, but just like anybody else I've got a lot to give, don't wanna keep it to myself I'm standin' up, willin' and I'm able Now I'm standing up for the first time in my life I'm standing up, now I'm ready for love