He's the kind that takes the line of least resistance

In this situation cupid needs assistance

I can tell you this in confidence

You should learn a little self-defense



Toughen up

You better believe it

Toughen up

You're gonna need to

Toughen up

Don't let him get the best of you

Toughen up, yeah



What you're looking for is only wishful thinking

Word is out all over town whose bell he's ringing

Won't you take a little good advice

You're better hiding what you feel inside



Toughen up

You better believe it

Toughen up

You're gonna need to

Toughen up

Don't let him get the best of you

Toughen up, yeah



Don't let him tell you what to do

To get him running after you

Pretend you don't care about the guy

Never let him see you cry

If you love him take a tip from me

It's a sensible philosophy



Toughen up

Enough is enough

Toughen up

Show him you're hot stuff

Toughen up

Don't let him get one over you

Toughen up, yeah



Toughen up

You better believe it

Toughen up

You're gonna need to

Toughen up

Don't let him get the best of you

Toughen up, yeah



Toughen up

Enough is enough

Toughen up

Show him you're hot stuff

Toughen up

Don't let him get one over you

Toughen up, yeah