Standing Up lyrics

[Verse 1]
There was a time I was not so certain
All the games I played just multiplied the hurting
Mixed emotions, never knowing right from wrong
I kept it all inside pretending to be strong

[Pre-Chorus]
I'm a woman, to myself I must be true
Finally I believe, I know just what to do

[Chorus]
I'm standing up
I'm willing and I'm able
Now I'm standing up
For the first time in my life
Standing up
Now I'm ready for love

[Verse 2]
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

[Pre-Chorus]
I'm a woman, but just like anybody else
Got a lot to give and I don't wanna keep it to myself
[Chorus]
I'm standing up
Willing and I'm able
Now I'm standing up
For the first time in my life
Standing up
Now I'm ready for love

[Chorus]
Ooh, standing up
Willing and I'm able
Now I'm standing up
For the first time in my life
Standing up
Now I'm ready
I'm standing up
I'm willing and I'm able
Now I'm standing up
For the first time in my life
Standing up
Now I'm ready for love
Ready for love
Ready for love

[Outro]
'Cause I'm ready
Ready for love
'Cause I'm ready
Anything for love
'Cause I'm ready
Ready for love
'Cause I'm ready
Willing and I'm able
'Cause I'm ready
Ready for love
'Cause I'm ready
First time in my life
'Cause I'm ready
Ready for love
'Cause I'm ready
I'll do anything now, baby
'Cause I'm ready (Ooh, baby)
Ready for love
'Cause I'm ready
Anything for love
'Cause I'm ready
Ready for love
'Cause I'm ready
Yes, I'm ready for love