Warrior
Demi Lovato Lyrics

This is a story that I have never told
I'm sharing something deeply personal that I've been keeping inside

I gotta get this off my chest to let it go
I need to release these feelings to move past them

I need to take back the light inside you stole
You hurt me and took away my shine, but I'm taking it back

You're a criminal
You've harmed me and should be held accountable

And you steal like you're a pro
You know how to hurt people without getting caught

All the pain and the truth
I've experienced hurt and betrayal firsthand

I wear like a battle wound
My past scars stay with me, but I wear them as a badge of honor

So ashamed, so confused
I felt overwhelmed and unsure about what to do

I was broken and bruised
My past experiences left me feeling damaged and hurt

Now I'm a warrior
I've become strong and resilient despite my struggles

Now I've got thicker skin
I'm more emotionally strong and able to handle challenges

And my armor, is made of steel, you can't get in
I'm protected and won't let anyone hurt me anymore

And you can never hurt me again
I'm done with allowing you to hurt me and take control over my life

Out of the ashes, I'm burning like a fire
I've risen from the depths of despair and am stronger than ever

You can save your apologies, you're nothing but a liar
I'm not interested in your insincere apologies after everything you've done

I've got shame, I've got scars
I've been through difficult experiences that have left me feeling ashamed and hurt

That I will never show
I'm not going to let anyone else see my pain and vulnerability

I'm a survivor
I've overcome a lot of hardships and have the strength to keep moving forward

In more ways than you know
I've been through things you can't even imagine, but I refuse to let them define me

There's a part of me I can't get back
My past experiences have left a lasting impact on me

A little girl grew up too fast
I've had to mature and deal with adult situations at a young age

All it took was once, I'll never be the same
One traumatic experience has changed my life forever

Now I'm taking back my life today
I'm finally in control and taking charge of my own life

Nothing left that you can say
I'm done listening to your excuses and lies

'Cause you were never gonna take the blame anyway
You're not willing to own up to your actions and take responsibility

No oh yeah yeah
I'm moving on and won't let you bring me down anymore