Where Have I Been?

[Verse 1]
Look for love in all the wrong places
Tried to fill my heart in empty spaces
What a waste of time
Gave my heart to those that don’t deserve it
Almost messed around and lost my purpose
But I didn’t know back then what I know now

[Pre-Chorus]
I was afraid of being lonely
Look at me now
Damn I miss the old me
I wish somebody woulda told me
Now I just wanna hold me
And ask myself

[Chorus]
Where have I been all my life
Running from me when I needed me all this time
Where have I been all my life
Searching for love from another when I’m just my type, hey
Ooh

[Verse 2]
Going around in circles
Trying to prove to everyone else why I need love and I’m worth it
I didn’t realize just who I was
Didn’t I know that I was more enough
Made to believe I didn’t have the power
Coulda been sweet but I chose the sour
Finally I’m giving me all my flowers

[Pre-Chorus]
I’ve been afraid of being lonely
Look at me now
Damn I miss the old me
I wish somebody woulda told me
Now I just wanna hold me
And ask myself

[Chorus]
Where have I been all my life
Running from me when I needed me all this time
Where have I been all my life
Searching for love from another when I’m just my type, hey

[Bridge]
Making up for the time I lost right now
Giving me the world just ‘cause I deserve putting on my crown
Tapping into all my power now
And I know how
I’m saving my greatness where I’m appreciated

[Chorus]
Where have I been all my life (Oh)
Running from me when I needed me all this time
Where have I been all my life (Where have I been all my life)
Searching for love from another when I’m just my type, oh-oh
Mmm-oh