Forest Whitiker
Brother Ali Lyrics

And yo whatever comes up comes out
I speak the truth regardless of what others may think.

We don't put our hands over our mouth
I won't hold back, censor or filter myself.

And whatever comes up comes out
I am authentic and don't hide behind a facade.

Please mister bass-man lay it on me
I welcome your music to accompany and uplift me.

I like that
I appreciate the sound and vibe of this music.

One more time, give it to me
I want to experience this positive feeling again.

This real shit right here
This music and its message is genuine and authentic.

I'm beautiful
I embrace and love myself despite society's beauty standards.

Dependin' on the day, and dependin' on what I ate
My weight fluctuates but it doesn't define me.

I got red eyes and one of them's lazy
My eyes are unique and some may perceive them as abnormal.

And they both squint when the sun shines so I look crazy
I may not conform to conventional beauty standards but that's okay.

I'm albino, man, I know I'm pink and pale
My skin lacks melanin and appears pinkish, which is different from the norm.

And I'm hairy as hell, everywhere but fingernails
My hairiness is another aspect that sets me apart.

I shave a cranium that ain't quite shaped right
Even my head shape is unique and may not fit societal expectations.

Face type, shiny, I stay up and write late nights
My face may appear oily but that doesn't stop me from pursuing my passion.

My wardrobe is jeans and faded shirts
I dress according to my personal taste rather than fashion trends.

A mixture of what I like and what I wear to work
My outfit choices are a balance between my personal style and appropriateness for my job.

I'm not mean and got a neck full of razor bumps
My appearance doesn't define my personality, which is kind and compassionate.

I'm not the classic profile of what the ladies want
I don't conform to society's idea of the ideal man, but that doesn't bother me.

You might think I'm depressed as can be
Others may assume I am sad or unhappy because of my appearance, but that's not the case.

But when I look in the mirror I see sexy-ass me
I love and embrace my uniqueness and refuse to conform.

And if that's somethin that you can't respect then that's peace
If others can't accept and appreciate me for who I am, then that's their loss.

My life's better without you, actually
I don't need negativity or judgment in my life, so I am better off without it.

To everyone out there, who's a little different
This song is dedicated to all those who don't fit the societal norm.

I say damn a magazine, these is God's fingerprints
I reject society's beauty standards and see God's hand in creating unique individuals.

You can call me ugly but can't take nothing from me
If others want to label me as unattractive, that doesn't change my self-worth.

I am what I am, doctor, you ain't gotta love me
I am unapologetically myself and don't seek others' validation or approval.

If you would please turn in your Bible
The tone shifts to a religious setting.

To beauty tips according to Forest Whitaker
A reference to the actor's unique eye condition.

In the third chapter of the third line
A specified chapter and verse is mentioned for the hypothetical reference.

Brother Ali, would you please read to the choir for me, son
A call for Brother Ali to read the verse.

I'ma be all right
A statement of self-assurance.

You ain't gotta be my friend tonight (you ain't gotta love me)
Others don't need to like or befriend me in order for me to be content.

And I'ma be okay
I am confident in myself and my abilities.

You would probably bore me anyway (you ain't gotta love me)
My unique personality and interests may not appeal to everyone, and that's okay.

Forest Whitiker y'all
A reference to the actor is repeated, perhaps as a symbol of uniqueness.

Goddamn, that boy can sing
An acknowledgment of Brother Ali's singing ability.

(You must be crazy)
An assumed negative reaction from the listener.

(He good)
A reaffirmation of Brother Ali's talent and ability.

(You must be crazy)
An assumption of a negative reaction from the listener, once again.