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' 
 
BRIDGE: 
I'd rather die standing 
Than live on my knees 
Begging please - no more 
 
CHORUS: 
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 
 
(BRIDGE) 
(CHORUS) 
 
I'd rather die standing 
Than live on my knees, begging please...  
 
(CHORUS) 
 
It's all behind me, they'll never find me now 
Find your self-esteem and be forever free to dream