Linhy - Whole Before You Lyrics

I looked in the mirror, and all I could see
Were cracks and shadows staring back at me
I searched for love in every face, every hand
But I couldn't find it in a broken land
I thought someone could fill the hole
Patch the pieces, make me whole
But the love I needed, I couldn't find
Till I turned it inward, it changed my mind
Now I know, I had to love myself first
Through every trial, every hurt
I found the beauty in my scars
The light within my heart, my guiding star
And now that I see me, I can see you
Whole before you, that's how love grew
I used to chase love, thought it'd set me free
But freedom's only found in being me
I learned to stand tall, learned how to breathe
Found a strength I never believed
I gave my soul the care it deserved
Turned my pain into lessons learned
And now I hold love in my own hands
Ready to share it, but on my own demands
Now I know, I had to love myself first
Through every trial, every hurt
I found the beauty in my scars
The light within my heart, my guiding star
And now that I see me, I can see you
Whole before you, that's how love grew
It's not about perfect, it's about real
Learning to embrace the way I feel
Now I'm not afraid to stand alone
Because love's a seed you plant at home
Now I know, I had to love myself first
Through every trial, every hurt
I found the beauty in my scars
The light within my heart, my guiding star
And now that I see me, I can see you
Whole before you, that's how love grew
I'm whole before you, standing strong
Found my voice, my own song
And now I love, because I'm free
Whole before you, and finally me