Validation

I'd like to think of myself as Independent and happy without a man Most the time I really am But part of me still depends On finding validation I hate that when my friends Say I'm pretty It's not the same as when a boy does Yeah my self respect It's not the best When it comes to falling in love I tear myself apart losing my head to my heart And I do it all for validation I tell my friends don't waste your time Justifying boys who didn't treat you right I should take my own advice Something stops me when I try It's so hypocritical I hate that when my friends Say I'm pretty It's not the same as when a boy does Yeah my self respect It's not the best When it comes to falling in love I tear myself apart losing my head to my heart And I do it all for validation I try to get clear with the girl in the mirror It's like I've got two personalities I talk a good game But much to my shame I wonder if boys think I'm pretty I hate that when my friends Say I'm pretty It's not the same as when a boy does Yeah my self respect It's not the best When it comes to falling in love