My mama told me when I was youngWe are all born superstars "there's nothin wrong with lovin who you are"She said, "'cause he made you perfect, babe""so hold your head up girl and you'll go far,Listen to me when I say"I'm beautiful in my way'cause God makes no mistakesI'm on the right track babyI was born this wayDon't hide yourself in regretJust love yourself and you're setI'm on the right track babyI was born this wayGive yourself prudenceAnd love your friendsSubway kid, rejoice your truthIn the religion of the insecureI must be myself, respect my youthDon't be a drag, just be a queenWhether you're broke or evergreenYou're black, white, beige, chola descentYou're lebanese, you're orientWhether life's disabilitiesLeft you outcast, bullied, or teasedRejoice and love yourself today'cause baby you were born this wayNo matter gay, straight, or bi,Lesbian, transgendered lifeI'm on the right track babyI was born to surviveNo matter black, white or beigeChola or orient madeI'm on the right track babyI was born to be brave I was born this way hey!