Staring in the mirror, a stranger's face I see (me) Lost in self-doubt, can't break free Trying to connect, but my heart's a stone (oh) Feeling so alone, I'm wandering on How can I love another, when I can't love me? (love me) Lost in the shadows, can't you see? (can't you see) You gotta, oohh, love yourself before you love someone else It's the foundation, the key to happiness Look deep inside (inside your heart), find your worth And then you'll see the beauty of you'll really be Chasing love in all the wrong places Building castles on shifting sands Hurt and pain, a heavy weight Can't escape this desolate state You gotta, oohh, love yourself before you love someone else It's the foundation, the key to happiness Look deep inside (inside your heart), find your worth And then you'll see the beauty of you'll really be But I'm learning to heal, to let go of the past To find my strength, to finally last Loving myself, one step at a time I'll find my way, and shine so bright How can I love another, when I can't love me? (love me) Lost in the shadows, can't you see? (can't you see) You gotta, oohh, love yourself before you love someone else It's the foundation, the key to happiness Look deep inside (inside your heart), find your worth And then you'll see the beauty of this earth You gotta, oohh, love yourself before you love someone else It's the foundation, the key to happiness Look deep inside (inside your heart), find your worth And then you'll see the beauty of you'll really be