I used to look for love in all the wrong places
In other's eyes, I'd search for traces
Of the worth I thought I needed to prove
But every time, I'd lose what I had to lose
I tried to change, to fit the mold
To wear a smile, just to feel whole
But I was lost, running from the truth
The love I needed was waiting in me, too
I'm learning to love myself first
To heal the wounds, to quench my thirst
No more waiting for someone to see
That I'm enough, just being me
In my heart, I'm finally free
Worthy from within, I can just be
I'm learning to stand tall on my own
Not needing validation to feel I've grown
All my scars are stories of strength
I've walked the distance, gone the length
I've stopped chasing empty praise
I found peace in my own gaze
The person I was meant to be
Was always right here, waiting for me
I'm learning to love myself first
To heal the wounds, to quench my thirst
No more waiting for someone to see
That I'm enough, just being me
In my heart, I'm finally free
Worthy from within, I can just be
I'm not perfect, and that's okay
Every flaw makes me who I am today
I've learned to hold my own hand tight
In my own love, I'll find my light
I'm learning to love myself first
To heal the wounds, to quench my thirst
No more waiting for someone to see
That I'm enough, just being me
In my heart, I'm finally free
Worthy from within, I can just be
So here I stand, I'm all I need
In my own love, I've planted the seed
And now I know, this truth will stay
I'm worthy from within, every single day