Dress
Bif Naked Lyrics


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On the t.v. Rosanne is all upset because she has to go to some dumb party with Dan and she has absolutely nothing to wear and Dan isn't very sympathetic and I feel bad for her 'cause I feel the Sam
About never having anything to wear when you feel like you have to look nice. I mean I have my Favorite outfit consisting of my green holly hobby dress with the pink buttons, pink ballet tights
Do my docs and my hello kitty barrettes.
More the aerial ones, but you can only let someone see you with a dress like that around your neck
Once.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bif Naked's song "Dress" relay a relatable experience of many individuals - the frustration of not having anything to wear when it is necessary to look good. This is exemplified through a reference to a scene in a television show, where Rosanne is depicted as being upset because she has to attend a party and has nothing appropriate to wear. Although her husband isn't very sympathetic, writer Bif Naked expresses empathy for Rosanne's situation, as she too feels the same way at times.


The writer then goes on to describe her favorite outfit, which consists of a green holly hobby dress with pink buttons, pink ballet tights, her Doc Martens, and hello kitty barrettes. While it is obvious that this outfit is not appropriate for every occasion, it is clear that the writer finds comfort and confidence in it. The reference to "aerial ones" suggests that this outfit may be a bit too eccentric for everyday wear, and that the writer might have only dared to wear it once in a risky fashion statement.


Thus, the lyrics of "Dress" convey the anxiety of dressing up and the challenge that comes with finding the perfect outfit. It is a song that speaks to the struggle of trying to fit in, while still maintaining our own unique personality and style.


Line by Line Meaning

On the t.v. Rosanne is all upset because she has to go to some dumb party with Dan and she has absolutely nothing to wear and Dan isn't very sympathetic and I feel bad for her 'cause I feel the Sam
Watching Rosanne on TV, I can empathize with her frustration of having nothing to wear to a party with an unsympathetic partner like Dan. I can relate to feeling the same way.


About never having anything to wear when you feel like you have to look nice.
It's a common feeling to have nothing to wear when you need to dress up and look good.


I mean I have my Favorite outfit consisting of my green holly hobby dress with the pink buttons, pink ballet tights
Despite not having many clothes, I have my favorite outfit that makes me feel good, which includes a green dress with pink buttons and pink ballet tights.


Do my docs and my hello kitty barrettes.
I complete the outfit with my Docs and Hello Kitty barrettes.


More the aerial ones, but you can only let someone see you with a dress like that around your neck
I prefer the aerial (presumably referring to Ariel from The Little Mermaid?) barrettes, but I can only wear them if I have a dress that complements them around my neck.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MARY REYNOLDS

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Comments from YouTube:

JApp John Andrew Patrick Peters

amazing girl. amazing voive, amazing lyrics, amazing......

Chad Oliver

I didn't know she had a video for this song either. I like the cd version of the song better, but still a great song. I agree, she is underrated.

Mia Langford

HOW can you be so amazing and still be human!?!?! <3

IVINization

love it!

Manilla Quan

wow...its hard for me to find a new song that makes me hair stand on end....(i know 95% like me dont care or are goin through the same or worse but) me and my girl have been havin a rough time lately....this song was a refreshin slap in the face...thanx biff

DarkangelJenny88

What a beautiful song ^^

Nadir Bailey

Seriously, way better than No Doubt. I listened to Bif before Gwen. She has yet to sell out and I love her for it.

dee monroe.

she looks fuckin' AMAZIN' in that wedding dress !

uskitin

Yeah you can tell this version isn't from her Superbeautifulmonster CD, her voice sounsd actually VERY different...but I still loves her. :-d

Áine Fortune

Is it just me or does this sound different to the version on the CD??? I'm confused.. =S But I love this vid! <333

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