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India. Aire Lyrics


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Hm, mm, mm, mm
Ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, yes yeah

Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don't
Sometimes I comb my hair and sometimes I won't
Depend on how the wind blows, I might even paint my toes
It really just depends on whatever feels good in my soul

I'm not the average girl from your video
And I ain't built like a supermodel
But I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be
India Arie

When I look in the mirror and the only one there is me
Every freckle on my face is where it's supposed to be
And I know my creator didn't make no mistakes on me
My feet, my thighs, my lips, my eyes, I'm loving what I see, yeah

I'm not the average girl from your video
And I ain't built like a supermodel
But I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be
India Arie

Am I less of a lady if I don't wear panty hose?
My mama said a lady ain't what she wears, but what she knows
But I've drawn the conclusion, it's all an illusion
Confusion's the name of the game
A misconception, a vast deception
Something's gotta change

Don't be offended this is all my opinion
Ain't nothing that I'm saying law
This is a true confession
Of a life learned lesson
I was sent here to share with y'all
So get in where you fit in, go on and shine
Clear your mind, now's the time
Put your salt on the shelf
Go on and love yourself (go on and love yourself)
'Cause everything's gonna be alright (go on and love yourself)

I'm not the average girl from your video
And I ain't built like a supermodel (hey)
But I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be
India Arie

Keep your fancy drinks, and your expensive minks
I don't need that to have a good time
Keep your expensive car and your caviar
All I need is my guitar

Keep your Cristal and your pistol
I'd rather have a pretty piece of crystal
Don't need you silicone, I prefer my own
What God gave me is just fine, oh

I'm not the average girl from your video
And I ain't built like a supermodel
But I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be
India Arie

I'm not the average girl from your video
And I ain't built like a supermodel
But I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen




I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes

Overall Meaning

India.Arie's song "Video" is an anthem for self-love and body positivity. The lyrics are a celebration of individuality and self-acceptance in a world that often demands conformity to certain beauty standards. Arie begins by expressing how her grooming habits depend on how she feels that day, without conforming to societal expectations. She then asserts that she is not a typical girl from a music video or a supermodel, but she has learned to love herself unconditionally because she is a queen. Arie highlights that her worth does not depend on the price of her clothes, and she does not need expensive things to have a good time. The song ends with a powerful message to love oneself and embrace individuality, despite what others may think.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don't
My actions are not dictated by societal expectations of how a woman should present herself, but rather by my own personal choice.


Sometimes I comb my hair and sometimes I won't, Depend of how the wind blows I might even paint my toes It really just depends on whatever feels good in my soul
I live my life based on the choices that feel right for me in the moment, even if they go against societal norms.


I'm not the average girl from your video, And I ain't built like a supermodel, But I learned to love myself unconditionally, Because I am a queen
I do not conform to the unrealistic standards of beauty set by the media and society, but instead embrace my own unique and beautiful qualities.


My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes, No matter what I'm wearing I will always be, India.Arie
I am more than the material possessions I own or the clothes I wear, and my true value lies within myself as a person.


When I look in the mirror and the only one there is me, Every freckle on my face is where it's suppose to be, And I know my creator didn't make no mistakes on me, My feet, my thighs, my lips, my eyes, I'm loving what I see
I am comfortable and happy with who I am, flaws and all, because I know I was created perfectly as I am.


Am I less of a lady if I don't wear panty hose, My momma said a lady ain't what she wears but what she knowsâ?¦, But I've drawn the conclusion, it's all an illusion, Confusion's the name of the game, A misconception, a mass deception, Something gotta change
Society's expectations of femininity are flawed and lead to confusion about what it means to be a woman, and it's time for a change in how we approach gender norms.


Now don't be offended this is all my opinion, Ain't nothing that I'm saying law, This is a true confession, Of a life learned lesson, I was sent here to share with y'all, So get in when you fit in, Go on and shine, Clear your mind, Now's the time, Put your salt on the shelf, Go on and love yourself, Cause everything's gonna be alright
I share my message with others not to offend, but rather to inspire and empower them to embrace their own unique qualities and shine in their own way, because peace and happiness come from within.


Keep your fancy drink, and your expensive minks, I don't need that to have a good time, Keep your expensive cars and your caviar, All I need is my guitar
Material possessions do not bring true happiness, and I find joy and contentment in the simple things like music and self-expression.


Keep your crystal and your pistol, I'd rather have a pretty piece of crystal, Don't need you silicone, I prefer my own, What god gave me is just fine
I reject the idea that material possessions or physical alterations make someone more valuable or beautiful, and instead celebrate and love the unique qualities and features that make me who I am.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carlos Broady, Roy Hammond, Shannon Sanders, India Arie Simpson

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@jasdeville

Nice upload atleast i can hear the LP version the original video is not available in Africa cheers

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