Well I've been everywhere And I've done everything That time allows me to do But try as I can Won't make me more of a man If I can't relate to you I've flown to the heights I've felt the heat of the lights I've been down and out as well I thought you'd understand I held the world in my hand I was riding high until I fell Before you think of others Maybe even before your lovers They could all be your brothers It's inside yourself to feel enough Keep on loving yourself You gotta show a little self respect Keep on loving yourself Take some time to reflect Keep on loving yourself And don't say I don't give a damn Keep on loving yourself It's the way that I am Get into the action It's a chain reaction It all comes from yourself It's inside of you There's something you can do So don't deny your help When I look in your face I see the whole human race All going for the one But I've been there before Just makes me even more sure That they're just staring at the sun