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 ableNow 
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 ableNow 
I'm standing up for the first time in my life
I'm standing up, now 
I'm ready for love