Slave Queen
Judy Mowatt Lyrics

Slave queen, remove the shackle from your mind
The singer urges queens who feel trapped mentally to free themselves.

Slave queens, remove the shackle and unwind!
The singer implores collective action for a group of queens to let go of their mental chains and relax.

I too was blind, but now I see
The singer acknowledges a time when they were also in the dark, before gaining clarity.

I have relinquished slavery mentality
The artist no longer subscribes to harmful and limiting thought patterns.

And now that is time, for all the queens to go home
The artist believes it is time for marginalized people to reclaim their rightful place and be content.

You're fashioning other nations; you don't seem to care
The singer observes that some people from oppressed groups are assimilating to dominant cultures at the expense of their heritage.

Your black lips red
The singer describes a phenomenon of modified appearance away from natural features.

Your eyes painted blue
The artist notes another form of alteration of physical qualities for the sake of fitting in with a different set of standards.

You don't know yourself
The artist believes that adapting to unfamiliar ways can be a dangerous path to losing oneself.

And that's so true, oh!
The artist emphasizes the gravity and sincerity of their previous comment.

African queen, remove the shackle from your mind
The singer addresses African women to liberate themselves from restrictive thoughts.

War queens, remove the shackle and unwind!
The artist wishes for all women in power to free themselves from the burden of old-fashioned views.

I know there'll be a day, when you shall not flourish
The singer predicts that those who don't stay true to their roots will suffer in the end.

For rearraging yourself, you shall be punished
The singer believes that the fruitless pursuit of trying to overly modify oneself will lead to negative consequences.

Everyone is proud of their identity
The singer affirms that everyone should value their heritage and individuality.

Consider your beautiful richness, your quality
The artist advises the listener to think about the genuine beauty of their raw and unique characteristics.

Now repair yourself (Repair yourself)
The artist encourages listeners to start correcting their ways.

Take care of yourself (Take care of yourself)
The singer recommends looking after one's physical and mental well-being.

It's Jah Jah life (It's Jah Jah life)
The singer reminds us that we only have a certain amount of time to live our lives.

You don't own yourself! (no, no, no)
The artist suggests that those who try to conform and are not true to their character do not truly own themselves.

Slave queen, bound queen, blind queen, deaf queens, unwind!
The artist calls on all women who feel trapped or ill-fitting to unwind and find their peace.

Captive queens, I tell you unwind!
The artist admits that some queens are being held back against their will, but they should still try to relax.

Yeah yeah
The singer interpolates a catchphrase of affirmation and solidarity.

I tell you unwind!
The artist reiterates the pressing desire for people to free their minds and release their inhibitions.