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Free Your Mind
En Vogue Lyrics


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Prejudice, wrote a song about it
Like to hear it? Here it go
Free your mind

I wear tight clothing, high heel shoes
It doesn't mean that I'm a prostitute, no, no
I like rap music, wear hip hop clothes
That doesn't mean that I'm out sellin' dope, no, no, no
Oh my, forgive me for having straight hair, no
It doesn't mean there's another blood in my heir, yeah, yeah
I might date another race or color
It doesn't mean I don't like my strong black brothers

(Mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da)
Why oh why must it be this way?
(Mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da)
Before you can read me, you've got to learn how to see me, I said
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow

So I'm a sista, buy things with cash
That really doesn't mean that all my credit's bad, ooh
So why dispute me and waste my time?
Because you really think the price is high for me
I can't look without being watched, no
You rang my buy before I made up my mind, ow
Oh, now attitude, why even bother?
I can't change your mind, you can't change my color

(Mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da)
Why oh why must it be this way?
(Mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da)
Before you can read me, you've got to learn how to see me, I said
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind

(Mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da)
Why oh why must it be this way?
Before you can read me, you've got to learn how to see me, I said
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind

Overall Meaning

En Vogue's "Free Your Mind" is a powerful and timely song about the need to break down racial and societal barriers. The song opens with the line "Prejudice, wrote a song about it, Like to hear it? Here it go, Free your mind," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics focus on the stereotypes and biases that are often associated with people based on their race, gender, and clothing choices. The verses feature a lead vocalist singing about how she's judged based on her appearance, and the chorus urges listeners to "be color blind" and "free your mind."


The first verse deals with stereotypes about women and their clothing choices. The second verse speaks to the idea of racial stereotypes and the assumptions people make about who someone is based on their skin color. Throughout the song, En Vogue challenges these biases and urges listeners to "learn how to see me" without any preconceived notions. The bridge of the song features a repeated "why oh why must it be this way?" which is a question that many people ask when it comes to issues of prejudice and discrimination.


Overall, "Free Your Mind" is a powerful song that challenges societal norms and encourages listeners to be more open-minded and accepting of others. It's a timeless message that is just as relevant today as it was when the song was originally released.


Line by Line Meaning

Prejudice, wrote a song about it
The song is about prejudice and its negative effect on society.


Like to hear it? Here it go
Listen closely and open your mind.


Free your mind
Be open-minded and break free from prejudice.


I wear tight clothing, high heel shoes
My choice of clothing does not define my character or behavior.


It doesn't mean that I'm a prostitute, no, no
Do not judge me based on stereotypes or assumptions.


I like rap music, wear hip hop clothes
My taste in music and fashion does not equate to criminal behavior.


That doesn't mean that I'm out sellin' dope, no, no, no
Do not assume that I am involved in illegal activities based on my appearance or interests.


Oh my, forgive me for having straight hair, no
Do not judge me based on my physical attributes or race.


It doesn't mean there's another blood in my heir, yeah, yeah
Do not make assumptions about my ethnicity or heritage.


I might date another race or color
My choice of partner does not diminish my respect for my own race.


It doesn't mean I don't like my strong black brothers
I can be proud of my own cultural heritage and still appreciate and respect other cultures.


Why oh why must it be this way?
Why does society feel the need to categorize and judge people based on their appearance?


Before you can read me, you've got to learn how to see me, I said
Before you can understand or judge me, you must first be able to see past your own biases.


Free your mind and the rest will follow
Open your mind to new perspectives and the rest of society will follow suit.


Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Do not judge people based on their race or ethnicity, and do not make assumptions based on appearances alone.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Denzil Foster, Thomas McElroy

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Chris Smith

Free Your Mind Lyrics
[Intro]
Prejudice, wrote a song about it
Like to hear it? Here it go
Free your mind

[Verse 1]
I wear tight clothing, high heeled shoes
It doesn't mean that I'm a prostitute, no no
I like rap music, wear hip hop clothes
That doesn't mean that I'm out sellin' dope, no no no
Oh my forgive me for having straight hair, no
It doesn't mean there's another blood in my heir, yeah yeah
I might date another race or color
It doesn't mean I don't like my strong black brothers
[Pre-Chorus]
Mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah
Why oh why must it be this way?
Mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah
Before you can read me you gotta learn how to see me, I said

[Chorus]
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow

[Verse 2]
So I'm a sista, buy things with cash
That really doesn't mean that all my credit's bad, oh
So why dispute me and waste my time?
Because you really think the price is high for me
I can't look without being watched, and oh
You rang my buy before I made up my mind, OW!
Oh now attitude, why even bother?
I can't change your mind, you can't change my color

[Pre-Chorus]
Mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah
Why oh why must it be this way?
Mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah
Before you can read me you gotta learn how to see me, I said
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[Chorus]
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind

[Break]

[Pre-Chorus]
Mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah
Why oh why must it be this way?
Before you can read me you gotta learn how to see me, I said

[Chorus]
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
FREE YOUR MIND!



All comments from YouTube:

David English

I'm a hardcore metal rock dude. This song is amazing. Easily one of the best rock songs of the decade. Hugely underated group.

CertifiedBA

Heavy metal fan here....these chicks kinda rule though

Spodap

600% agreed

Ahhw E-Any

Fr? This used to be my stripper song 🥁..

Also, I kind of just wanted to unclutter my head but here we r again. Sigh..I haven't heard this in awhile

Lorelei Valentine

@Ahhw E-Any it's amazing energy for a stripper song though.

easy beauty by Brandy (color street)

And ya know this wasn't even a rock song. It's was r&b. But I agree this can definitely be considered a rock song

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MikeMike

I'm 40 years old and forgot how damn good they were!! There is nothing comparable in today's music to what these ladies were putting out!

TheIntrovert83

Just turned 40 myself. Man I miss the 90s!

LittleMissFS

They had great liveshwos during the pandemic, worth a listen :D

Nicole R

I'm about to be 39 and allllll the feels to this and missing the 90s! These "times" suck! Lol

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