Video [a song by India Arie]. Just as teenagers [now] relate to Taylor Swift's songs on the radio - I relate to this specific song a lot. It expresses everything I feel about myself [well, almost]. Once you hear this song, it's hard not to sing along. Haha. Thank you, India Arie - mostly for writing these lyrics [for me].
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Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don’t
Sometimes I comb my hair and sometimes I won’t
Depend on how the wind blows I might even paint my toes
It really just depends on whatever feels good in my soul
[Chorus]
I’m not the average girl from your video
And I ain’t built like a supermodel
But I learned to love myself unconditionally,
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I’m wearing I will always be India Arie
When I look in the mirror and the only one there is me
Every freckle on my face is where it’s suppose to be
And I know my creator didn’t make no mistakes on me
My feet, my thighs, my lips, my eyes, I’m loving what I see
[Chorus]
Am I less of a lady if I don’t where pantyhose
My momma said a lady ain’t what she wears but what she knows…
But I’ve drawn the conclusion, it’s all an illusion
Confusion’s the name of the game
A misconception, a vast deception,
Something got to change
Now don’t be offended this is all my opinion
Ain’t nothing that I’m saying law
This is a true confession
Of a life learned lesson
I was sent here to share with y'all
So get in when you fit in
Go on and shine
Clear your mind
Now’s the time
Put your salt on the shelf
Go on and love yourself
‘Cause everything’s gonna be alright
[Chorus]
Keep your fancy drink, and your expensive minks
I don’t need that to have a good time
Keep your expensive cars and your caviar
All I need is my guitar
Keep your crystal and your pistol
I’d rather have a pretty piece of crystal
Don’t need you silicone, I prefer my own
What god gave me is just fine
[Chorus]
Posted by : Grace J. Lee
yes, applesauce in a jar for wedding guests in the land of oregon. wonderful, isn't it? i love this kind of stuff. maybe i'll distribute nicely packaged jars of boysenberry jam (so delicious~) at my wedding...perhaps in a smaller jar though...
