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India Arie Lyrics

Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don't
I don't feel the need to conform to societal beauty standards all the time and would rather do what feels comfortable for me in the moment.

Sometimes I comb my hair and sometimes I won't
I decide how I want to present myself, and I don't feel the pressure to have my hair look a certain way all the time.

Depend of how the wind blows I might even paint my toes
I am free to express myself in whatever way feels good, even if it means doing something unexpected like painting my toes impulsively because I feel like it.

It really just depends on whatever feels good in my soul
I make my choices based on my own feelings and intuition, and don't need to justify those choices to anyone else.

I'm not the average girl from your video
I don't conform to the beauty standards perpetuated in mainstream media and refuse to be objectified.

And I ain't built like a supermodel
I don't have to fit into a certain body type to be beautiful or valuable as a person.

But I learned to love myself unconditionally
I have worked hard to accept and love myself for who I am, regardless of what anyone else thinks.

Because I am a queen
I recognize my own worth and value as a human being and refuse to let anyone else make me feel otherwise.

My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
Just because I don't have expensive clothes doesn't mean that I am worth any less than someone who does. My true worth has nothing to do with material possessions.

No matter what I'm wearing I will always be
My identity and self-worth is not tied to my appearance or clothing choices. I am always going to be myself, no matter what.

When I look in the mirror and the only one there is me
I don't need anyone else to validate my worth or beauty; I can see those things within myself.

Every freckle on my face is where it's suppose to be
I recognize that my appearance is unique and special, and that every part of me has a purpose.

And I know my creator didn't make no mistakes on me
I believe that I was made exactly as I was meant to be, and that there is beauty in my imperfections.

My feet, my thighs, my lips, my eyes, I'm loving what I see
I have learned to embrace and love every part of my body, even the parts that are traditionally criticized or judged.

Am I less of a lady if I don't wear panty hose
I refuse to let societal expectations define me or dictate how I should behave or dress.

My momma said a lady ain't what she wears but what she knows...
I take to heart the lessons and values that were instilled in me by the important women in my life.

But I've drawn the conclusion, it's all an illusion
I have come to the realization that many of the beauty and societal expectations placed on women are unrealistic and unnecessary.

Confusion's the name of the game
It can be difficult for women to navigate the confusing and often contradictory messages they receive about how to be beautiful and valuable.

A misconception, a mass deception, something gotta change
The idea that women have to look a certain way or conform to certain standards is a harmful misconception that needs to be changed.

Now don't be offended this is all my opinion
I am not trying to attack or offend anyone with my perspective; these are simply my beliefs and experiences.

Ain't nothing that I'm saying law
I am not trying to enforce my beliefs or force anyone to agree with me; everyone has the right to their own opinions and experiences.

This is a true confession
I am sharing my own experiences and feelings about these issues honestly and openly.

Of a life learned lesson
I have learned these lessons about self-love and self-acceptance through my own experiences and struggles.

I was sent here to share with y'all
I feel a sense of purpose and responsibility to share my message of self-love and acceptance with others.

So get in when you fit in
I encourage others to embrace these ideas if they resonate with them and to find their own path to self-love and acceptance.

Go on and shine
I believe that everyone has the potential to shine and be their best selves, and I want to encourage others to embrace that potential.

Clear your mind, now's the time
It's important to take the time to clear your mind and focus on yourself in order to find true self-love and acceptance.

Put your salt on the shelf, go on and love yourself
It's important to let go of negative self-talk and embrace self-love and acceptance in order to be truly happy.

Cause everything's gonna be alright
Even with all the challenges and pressures that exist in the world, everything will be alright if we believe in ourselves and love ourselves unconditionally.

Keep your fancy drink, and your expensive minks
I don't need material possessions like fancy drinks or expensive minks to be happy or fulfilled.

I don't need that to have a good time
I find joy and happiness in things that have nothing to do with material possessions or societal expectations.

Keep your expensive cars and your caviar
I don't need luxury items like expensive cars or caviar to feel valuable or important.

All I need is my guitar
I find fulfillment and joy in creative pursuits, like playing music or other hobbies, rather than material possessions.

Keep your crystal and your pistol
I don't need things like crystals or guns to feel powerful or protected.

I'd rather have a pretty piece of crystal
I find beauty and value in things that have meaning to me, such as a pretty piece of crystal, rather than things that are considered powerful or intimidating.

Don't need you silicone, I prefer my own
I don't need artificial enhancements like silicone to feel beautiful or valuable. I recognize that my individuality and authenticity are what make me truly beautiful.

What god gave me is just fine
I recognize that my natural body and appearance are perfect just the way they are, and I don't need to adhere to artificial standards of beauty or perfection to feel validated or valuable.