Once I was so insecure, tried to be so cool
I’d hide behind some silly mask, start acting like a fool
Now I’ve quit that losing game, it never made much sense
My heart I’m wearing on my sleeve, I’m dropping all pretence

What you see is what you get, and you see me standing tall
I live my life without regret, I rise each time I fall
What you see is what you get, better take me as I am
Now my course is firmly set, I’m tired of fake and sham

I look the world right in the eyes with passion, strong and proud
Against all odds I made it through, my love I shout out loud
I’ve found my true identity, I’ve drunk from freedom’s wine
I’ve come out of the wilderness, claimed back my life as mine

What you see is what you get, and you see me standing tall
I live my life without regret, I rise each time I fall
What you see is what you get, better take me as I am
Now my course is firmly set, I’m tired of fake and sham

That’s the way it is, up front, in your face
I feel the power in me, I’m right back in the race

(What you see is what you get) What you see is what you get
I live my life without regret, I rise each time I fall
What you see is what you get, better take me as I am
Now my course is firmly set, I’m tired of fake and sham
(What you see is what you get) What you see, yeah