I know that it's hard for you to imagine I'm not that young girl you once knew I'm no longer 12, what you see is a woman Standing in front of you And I, I have been patient, I have been kind Paid all my dues and I gave up my time I can't be confined to the past anymore My wings have grown Everyone says Just to be thankful, just to be grateful Or just let it be I'm tired of this waiting, it's always tomorrow I'm done with perceptions that you had of me I've given you blood, you've given me tears I've given my heart for so many years It's time that I finally live for myself And open my wings It's my time to soar, yes My time And I don't need you to love me, that's not what I've asked I just want you to see that I'm more than my past You have your expectations, well they're just too small And I'm dreaming big So watch me soar Watch me soar Watch me soar It's time to let go, spread my wings, touch the sky Feel the wind press against me as I learn to fly And soar, I will soar Yes, I will soar I know that it's hard for you to imagine That I'm not that young girl you once knew I'm no longer 12, what you see is a woman Soaring in front of you