Christine Lavin (b. January 2, 1952) is a New York City-based singer, songw… Read Full Bio ↴Christine Lavin (b. January 2, 1952) is a New York City-based singer, songwriter, and promoter of contemporary folk music. She has recorded numerous solo albums, and has also recorded with other female folk artists under the name Four Bitchin' Babes. She has also put together several compilation albums of contemporary folk artists, including On a Winter's Night.

She is known for her sense of humor, which is expressed in both her music and her onstage performances. Many of her songs alternate between emotional reflections on romance and outright comedy. Two of her more famous songs include "Sensitive New Age Guys" and "Bald Headed Men".

Prisoners Of Their Hairdos
Christine Lavin Lyrics

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What do
Crystal Gayle
Dorothy Hamill
Don King
Lyle Lovett
And Gloria Steinem have in common

They are Prisoners of Their Hairdos

Prisoners of Their Hair
If they changed the way they combed their hair
They'd never be recognized anywhere
They're prisoners

What do
Stevie Nicks
Leon Redbone
Pee Wee Herman
Tom Wolfe
And Pope John Paul have in common

They are prisoners of their wardrobes
Prisoners of their clothes
If they changed the outfits that they wear
Nobody would stop and stare
They're prisoners

It's a little tragic, it's a little weird
ZZ Top are prisoners of their beards
Imagine them weightless in outerspace
Beards and shades flyin' all over the place

Don't worry, that'll never happen, except maybe in a music video
There's a very fine line
Between a groove and rut
Fine line between eccentrics
And people who are just plain nuts
Aw but why should I concern myself
With such superficial fare
'Cause I'm a prisoner of these stupid thoughts
Which is worse than being a prisoner of my haaaaair do

I wonder if Crystal Gayle has ever had a bad dream about being trapped with Ted Koppel,
And Mary Travers. Being chased by a wild pack of sissors toward a swimming pool filled with
Nair. Oh my gawd what a nightmare that would be for Crystal Gayle.
Wake up Crystal Gayle.
Wake up.

Oh no, here comes Dolly Parton. What is she doing in this song?
She's only a prisoner of a wig.
Get out of here Dolly, you don't belong.
No offense.

Oh my goodness! It's the be -52's.
They're not prisoners of

Overall Meaning

their hairdos or their clothes,
but they sure are prisoners
of their own unique style, I suppose

In Christine Lavin's song "Prisoners Of Their Hairdos", the lyrics draw attention to how some celebrities have become trapped in their own image, particularly their hairdos and wardrobes. The song mentions various famous figures such as Crystal Gayle, Lyle Lovett, Stevie Nicks, and Pee Wee Herman who have become known for their distinct hairstyles or outfits. The song playfully suggests that if they were to change their appearance, they wouldn't be recognized by their fans anymore.

The song also touches on the idea of eccentricity and how there is often a fine line between being seen as unique and being seen as "just plain nuts". At the end of the song, Lavin turns the focus on herself and how she feels trapped in her own thoughts, which she deems as "worse than being a prisoner of [her] hairdo". The song overall remains lighthearted and humorous while raising interesting points about celebrity image and self-expression.

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Written by: CHRISTINE LAVIN

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