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