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Lighten Up

Words: Karen Drucker

Music: Karen Drucker & John Hoy

I was walkin’ down the street I was feelin’ mighty fine ‘Till I caught a glimpse in a window of my behind

There was a jiggle and a wiggle that I’d never seen before And as I looked a little closer Oh my God I found more!

I freaked out and I shrieked out “This has just ruined my day!” Till I heard a voice inside me say…

Chorus:             “Lighten Up – don’t take it so seriously Lighten Up – trust the mystery Lighten Up – it doesn’t matter anyway

Just enjoy your life and get out of your way – Lighten Up!”

So now I’m headed to a party to meet my friends

I’ve got an outfit that’s to die for – Honey I am just the living end!

But as I scope out the scene it’s obvious to me that the money at this party is simply obscene

They’re talking about their mansions, their yachts, and dropping names And in an instant I feel unworthy, small and ashamed

But as I try to make a beeline, slip out the back door I hear that voice inside me saying once more

* Chorus *

Bridge:             Worrying and judging – what good does it do?

When you compare yourself to me and I compare myself to you This disease to please has just got to go

When I love myself that’s all I need to know

So now I’m looking in the mirror a new wrinkle has appeared Do I curse? Do I stress? It’s the thing I most feared

But then I remember my new mantra and I soon realize That I am perfect even with wrinkles and cellulite thighs I don’t have to change a thing, struggle or try

Cause my real beauty comes from deep inside…                   * Chorus *