You Had to Love You First

You gave your heart away like it wasn't yours
Lost in shadows, chasing love that never soared
Trying to fit inside someone else's dream
But you forgot what loving you really means

You used to hide behind a fragile smile
Walking lonely miles, feeling out of style
Then you looked inside, found a fire that burns
And learned that healing is the love you earn

You're done waiting for someone to save you
You're your own hero, and now you're free

You had to love you first, before you loved him right
Find your own light to guide you through the night
You're not broken, just beautifully flawed
Now stand tall, with a heart unchained and raw
You'll love him better 'cause you love you strong
This is where you've always belonged
You had to love you first, now you know
Real love starts inside, and that's how you grow

You're learning every day to choose your peace
To let go of pain and all the memories
No more begging for love that's hard to find
You're whole alone, and that's your state of mind

You still believe in magic and in trust
But now you guard your heart, protect what's just
You're fearless now to love without losing you
Because you hold your own key to be true

You're done searching for a love to complete you
You're enough as you are - and that sets you free

You had to love you first, before you loved him right
Find your own light to guide you through the night
You're not broken, just beautifully flawed
Now stand tall, with a heart unchained and raw
You'll love him better 'cause you love you strong
This is where you've always belonged
You had to love you first, now you know
Real love starts inside, and that's how you grow

Every scar, every tear, every fight you fought alone
Made you stronger, made you brighter - now you're home
And you're shining, oh, you're shining
Cause you found your way back to you

You had to love you first, before you loved him right
Now your soul's on fire, burning bold and bright
You're not broken, just beautifully flawed
You're whole, you're free, you're fiercely loved
You'll love him better 'cause you love you strong
This is where you've always belonged
You had to love you first, and now you see
Real love starts with loving you