Black eyes, I don't need 'em

Blue tears, gimme freedom



Positively never goin' back

I won't live where things are so out of whack

No more rollin' with the punches

No more usin' or abusin'



I'd rather die standing

Than live on my knees

Begging please--no more



Black eyes--I don't need 'em

Blue tears--gimme freedom

Black eyes--all behind me

Blue tears'll never find me now



Definitely found my self-esteem

Finally--I'm forever free to dream

No more cryin' in the corner

No excuses--no more bruises



I'd rather die standing

Than live on my knees

Begging please--no more



Black eyes--I don't need 'em

Blue tears--gimme freedom

Black eyes--all behind me

Blue tears'll never find me now



I'd rather die standing

Than live on my knees, begging please...



Black eyes--I don't need 'em

Blue tears--gimme freedom

Black eyes--all behind me

Blue tears'll never find me now



It's all behind me, they'll never find me now

Find your self-esteem and be forever free to dream