been practicing my whole life for this day

watching life from the sidelines
but i'm ready to play, coach
put me in before the game ends
been practicing my whole life for this day

swayed to the music while sitting alone on the bleachers
didn't have the nerve to get out there
but i'm ready to dance
before the last song ends
been practicing my whole life for this day

lost my chance
was afraid to let anyone in
hurt too many times by so many
but i'm ready to love
before my last breath is taken
been practicing my whole life for this day