Affirmation
LaToria Lyrics


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Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah... Affirmation
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah... Oh
She going forward
On my grown woman
Yeah the young queen ′ll get it done
Soon as I put my head wrap on
Like How you doing
She going forward
On my grown woman
Yeah the young queen 'll get it done
Soon as I put my head wrap on
Like How you doing

Like nothing you′ve ain't ever had in all your life boy
She that kind of special you willing to fight for
Not a play thing you gotta play your cards right
She the type, You gon wanna make her wife though
A blend of proverbs 31
Black girl magic like something out of
Forever... Forever ever?
Like 3 stacks baby mama... she clever clever
Love to Erykah Badu I took notes as a young girl
When you said wrap your hair with this material
Not a material girl, I'm more ethereal
Like something that′s not of this world
Just a reminder of women who balance both beauty and strength
Yes this is our heritage
Her posture is head high and back straight she knows who she is
You better know who she is

She going forward
On my grown woman
Yeah the young queen ′ll get it done
Soon as I put my head wrap on
Like How you doing

She going forward
On my grown woman
Yeah the young queen 'll get it done
Soon as I put my head wrap on
Like How you doing

My grandmama used to tell me, I good in green
I don′t do this for the money though
I'm just working out my purpose love, making moves
Paying homage to the ones that came before me
Representation is part of my demonstration...
Laying foundation down for the next generation
Lets get it straight then my motivation is not the compensation
But transformation of your mental state let′s elevate to
Something inside us that we haven't tapped into yet
Greatness in our heritage
A brilliant, display of what G-d meant for woman to be
I′m talking that feminine flex
I stand on the shoulders of giants who paved out the way
Yes this is our heritage
Her head wrap a modern day crown so you know she's a queen
You better know she a queen

She going forward
On my grown woman
Yeah the young queen 'll get it done
Soon as I put my head wrap on
Like How you doing

She going forward
On my grown woman
Yeah the young queen ′ll get it done
Soon as I put my head wrap on
Like How you doing

She going forward
On my grown woman
Yeah the young queen ′ll get it done
Soon as I put my head wrap on
Like How you doing

She going forward
On my grown woman
Yeah the young queen 'll get it done
Soon as I put my head wrap on
Soon as I put my head wrap on

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah... Affirmation




Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah... Oh

Overall Meaning

The song "Affirmation" by LaToria is an ode to the power of self-love and self-confidence for women, especially women of color. LaToria speaks of being a "young queen" who is determined to succeed, all while embracing her heritage, spirituality, and femininity. The song emphasizes the importance of inner strength and the ability to balance beauty and strength, which are part of the heritage of strong women who have come before her. The symbol of the head wrap is a reminder of the culture and traditions that have shaped her identity and helped her to embrace her true self.


LaToria's lyrics blend her faith with her contemporary experiences as a young woman. She sees herself as a representation of her heritage and is consequently laying a foundation for the next generation. LaToria emphasizes that she is not motivated by worldly gain or success, but rather by the desire to elevate the mental state of her listeners to reach their full potential. The final verse speaks of standing on the shoulders of giants, but also of the need to pave new ways and create a modern-day crown for herself as a young queen.


Line by Line Meaning

She going forward
She is moving forward in life


On my grown woman
Taking responsibility and maturity in life


Yeah the young queen 'll get it done
She is confident in accomplishing what she sets out to do


Soon as I put my head wrap on
Her head wrap signifies the start of her focused and determined mindset


Like nothing you′ve ain't ever had in all your life boy
She is a rare and special individual


She that kind of special you willing to fight for
She is worth fighting for and protecting


Not a play thing you gotta play your cards right
She is not to be taken lightly and deserves to be treated with respect


She the type, You gon wanna make her wife though
She is the type of person you would want to marry


A blend of proverbs 31
She embodies the qualities of a strong, virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31


Black girl magic like something out of Forever... Forever ever?
She possesses a magical quality and strength that will endure forever


Like 3 stacks baby mama... she clever clever
She is clever and resourceful like Erykah Badu, Andre 3000's ex-partner


Love to Erykah Badu I took notes as a young girl
She admires and has learned from Erykah Badu as a role model


When you said wrap your hair with this material
She takes inspiration from Erykah Badu's tip for taking care of oneself


Not a material girl, I'm more ethereal
She values more intangible qualities over material possessions


Like something that′s not of this world
She has a unique and otherworldly quality about her


Just a reminder of women who balance both beauty and strength
She reminds us that women can embody both physical beauty and inner strength


Yes this is our heritage
She recognizes the rich cultural history and legacy of women like her


Her posture is head high and back straight she knows who she is
She has pride and confidence in her identity


You better know who she is
Others must recognize and respect her identity and worth


My grandmama used to tell me, I good in green
Her grandmother taught her to value herself and be confident in who she is


I don′t do this for the money though
She is motivated by a purpose beyond financial gain


I'm just working out my purpose love, making moves
She is actively pursuing her goals and purpose in life


Paying homage to the ones that came before me
She shows respect and gratitude to the women who paved the way for her


Representation is part of my demonstration...
She believes that representation is important and part of her activism


Laying foundation down for the next generation
She wants to build a strong foundation for future generations of women


Lets get it straight then my motivation is not the compensation
Her motivation isn't just financial gain, but rather creating positive change


But transformation of your mental state let′s elevate to
She wants to inspire and transform people's ways of thinking and elevate them to a higher level


Something inside us that we haven't tapped into yet
She believes there is untapped potential within all of us


Greatness in our heritage
She recognizes the greatness within her cultural and personal heritage


A brilliant, display of what G-d meant for woman to be
She is a shining example of what she believes God intended for women to be


I′m talking that feminine flex
She embraces her feminine power and strength


I stand on the shoulders of giants who paved out the way
She recognizes the achievements of women before her and owes a debt to them


Her head wrap a modern day crown so you know she's a queen
Her head wrap is a symbol of her royal and regal status as a woman


Soon as I put my head wrap on
Her head wrap signifies the start of her focused and determined mindset


Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
An expression of confidence and power


Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah... Affirmation
A statement of affirmation and positive belief in oneself


Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah... Oh
An exclamation of surprise or excitement




Writer(s): Latoria

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Comments from YouTube:

Osato

I dig this vibe!

veronica mcintyre

i think im addicted to this song i listen to it everyday all day i shared it on my social neetworks it makes me really think of myself of a queen thanks so much for making this song

Anapaarii Campbell

This song is fire why isn't this viral! 🔥😍

veronica mcintyre

i think im addicted to this song i listen to it everyday all day i shared it on my social networks it makes me really think of myself of a queen thanks so much for making this song

Tembu Stanley

You are wonderful latoria love your music

PLV fcb

amazing song

DiamondKL💙

BeautifulQueen👑🔥💖

Lovambition

Where can I find the lyrics please ???

Brittani DeTiege

That setup looks nice!

Lovambition

can wee have the lyrics please?

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