Today is the first day...
Of the rest of your life
It's time to wipe the slate clean
Its's time to see and be seen
Begin anew and leave behind the strife
Leave all that baggage behind you
You don't need it any more
Find the sanctuary you've sought
Don't give it a second thought
Just walk out that door
Now is the dawning...
Of a brand new day
What went before is history
And will soon become a mystery
You're best to leave it that way
Leave all your troubles behind you
Along with all your worldly goods
Because any reminder
Of times that were kinder
Will only do no good
Today is the first day...
Of the rest of your life
His protestations are in vain
You're free to make mistakes again
You're no longer just his wife
Leave all your scars behind you
And the ones you can't, wear them with pride
Because while your body's black and blue
It's time to let your beauty through
The beauty of your soul inside
Now is the dawning...
of your rebirth
With time the hatred will disappear
Pity for him will replace your fear
Your tears of sadness...
Will be replaced by those of mirth