| I Am Not My Hair Lyrics Artist(Band):India.Arie
Uh-huh See I can kinda recall (Little ways back) Small tryin' to ball (Always been black) And my hair I tried it all (I even went flat) Had a Gumby curly top and all the crap, now (ohhh) Was tryin' to be (appreciated) Nappy headed brothers never had (no ladies) (no ladies) Then I Hit by the barber shop (real quick ) had the mini little (twist) and it drove them crazy (drove 'em crazyyy) And then I couldn't get (no job) Cause corporate wasn't hiring (no dreadlocks) (oh-no) Then I thought about my dogs (on the block) Kinda understand why they chose to (steal and rob) (uh-huh) Was it the hair that (got me this far?) (uh-huh) All these girls these (cribs these cars) (uh-huh) Hate to say it but it (seems so flaw) Success didn't come 'til I (cut it all off) (uh-huh) [India.Arie] Little girl with the press and curl Age eight I got a Jheri curl Thirteen then I got a relaxer I was a source of so much laughter Fifteen when it all broke off Eighteen when I went all natural February 2002 I Went on and did what I had to do (oh) Because it was time to change my life To become the woman that I am inside '97 dreadlocks all gone I looked in the mirror for the first time and saw that HEY... [Chorus] I am not my hair I am not this skin I am not your ex-pec-tations no no (heyy) I am not my hair I am not this skin I am a soul that lives within [India.Arie] Good hair means curls and waves (no) Bad hair means you look like a slave (no) At the turn of the century It's time for us to redefine who we be You can shave it off Like a South African beauty Got it on lock Like Bob Marley You can rock it straight Like Oprah Winfrey If its not what's on your head It's what's underneath and say HEY.... [Chorus] I am not my hair I am not this skin I am not your ex-pec-tations no no (heyy) I am not my hair I am not this skin I am a soul that lives within [Akon] Who cares if you don't like that With nothin' to lose posted with the wave cap When the cops tryin' to harass Cause I got waves Aint seen nothin' like that in all my days (noo...) Man, you gotta change all these feelings They be judging one another by their appearance Yes, India I feel ya girl Now ahead, talk to the rest of the world Cause, cause, cause [India.Arie][Bridge] (oh, oh, oh) Does the way I wear my hair make me a better person? (Whoa, whoa, whoa) Does the way I wear my hair make me a better friend? nooo... (Whoa, whoa, whoa) Does the way I wear my hair determine my integrity? (Whoa, whoa, whoa) I am expressing my creativity... [India.Arie] Breast Cancer and Chemotherapy Took away her crowning glory She promised God if she was to survive She would enjoy everyday of her life ooh... On national television Her diamond eyes are sparkling Bald headed like a full moon shining Singing out to the whole wide world like HEY... [Chorus 2x's] I am not my hair I am not this skin I am not your ex-pec-tations no no (heyy) I am not my hair I am not this skin I am a soul that lives within If you find some error in I Am Not My Hair Lyrics, would you please submit your corrections to me? Thank You. Thanks to Annabel for submitting the lyrics. Review about I Am Not My Hair misunderstanding | Reviewer: efemeh | 6/23/09 at first i just thought she was sayin all her hair fell off and she felt ashamed bt the message is its not whats on the outside, appearance dont mean shyt if u dont got it on the inside. It also described me wen i was little my moms was so protective of my hair no its thick nd beautiful...(it waz always thick considerin me bein nigerian!!!! LOLZ im only 13 goin on 14 nd this really touched meh go 'head on india.arie I am not My Hair | Reviewer: Gyquetta | 9/20/07 This song is clearly pertaining to Beauty. The essence of it all - Let's listen with our hearts and understand that this sermon is preaching that true Beauty comes from within. It is not our hair or the make up on our skin that makes us who we are. Check out I Peter 3 and understand what real beauty is about. I luv this song | Reviewer: Jessie | 2/27/07 I think that this song is very inspiring! I am aslo black with curly hair and this song is basically telling the sotry of my hair- the breast cancer part! I wanted to get a relaxer and i fought my parents about it because they thought it would mess up my hair, and after this song i realized they were right and i just think this is great!!!!!!!!!! Understanding The Lyrics | Reviewer: Alii | 2/8/07 I Have Been Told This, The Song Is Not About Hair, Even Though It Kind Of Is, It Is About A Woman, (Which Is Her), Getting Breast Cancer, And Worrying About Her Hair, So What She Is Sayin, Is That People Would Just Say That She Is Bald, But Itz That She Has Breast Cancer. I Think That Is The Whole Meaning To The Song. It Iz Such A Touching Song! xxxx My 2 favourite artists | Reviewer: simi | 5/25/06 I love them, and i love them even more together. I love this song and i feel like shes telling the story of my hair. lol perfect for a bad hair day! | Reviewer: r&b guru | 3/24/06 This is the perfect song to play when you get up at 7.55 and needed to be at work at 8.00, so there is no time to brush and curl..and tong! lol! anyway in essence,India.Arie is as usual, pointing us to the way we really should be looking: that is on the inside not the outside of people, a feat which is still hard to achieve. This song reminds me of Video, off acoustic soul and little things, off voyage to india. if you dont know what I am talking about thats your cue to get all India's albums! insightful lyrics, delightful vocals...no body rocks like India.Arie! trust me,I would know..I am afterall your r&bguru! 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