I've been used But I'm takin' it like a man I'm confused But I'm doin' the best that I can I've been tossed around plenty before I've had this heart of mine broken and more I can't find a reason for sure But I've gotten used to bad news

'Cause I know, yes, I know I've been mistreated I've been losing my mind I've been abused I've been confused Since my baby left me I've been mistreated I've been struck downhearted, baby You know I have

I'm a warrior I'm stronger than I've ever been And my armor, is made of steel, you can't get in I wear like a battle wound So ashamed, so confused Now I'm a warrior Now I've got thicker skin And you can never hurt me again This is a story that I have