Bridges began performing in and around Fort Worth, Texas and stirred up music industry interest with analog recordings, produced by Justin Block and Austin Jenkins of White Denim, which were uploaded to his SoundCloud page. Signed to major-label Columbia, his first singles -- including a rich ballad written about his mother -- appeared in February 2015 with a sound that evoked mid-to-late '60s soul. The following month, Bridges caught more attention with performances at SXSW, roughly 200 miles south of his home base. His debut album, Coming Home, was released in June 2015.
BROWN SKIN GIRL
Leon Bridges Lyrics
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Brown skin girl staring with her brown eyes
Oh, baby, don't you know you're a cutie pie
Princess, little honey with the polka dot dress on
Ruby-lipped lady whose name I don't know
Let me tell you, darling
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, ok
Brown skin girl with the white pearls 'round her neck
Brown skin girl, let me hold you close under the white moon
'Cause baby, I'm ready and you know that I'm waiting on you
Princess, little honey with the polka dot dress on
Ruby-lipped lady whose name I don't know
Let me tell you, darling
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Leon Bridges's song Brown Skinned Girl is a simple, yet beautiful tribute to the undeniable beauty of brown skin. The lines "Brown skin girl on the other side of the room/ Brown skin girl staring with her brown eyes/ Oh, baby, don't you know you're a cutie pie" emphasize the singer's admiration for this brown-skinned girl. The use of the words "cutie pie" also highlights how the singer sees the girl as more than just a physical appearance, but as a whole package- beautiful both inside and out. The song portrays brown skin as something to be proud of, and not ashamed of.
The verse "Brown skin girl with the white pearls 'round her neck/ Brown skin girl, let me hold you close under the white moon/ 'Cause baby, I'm ready and you know that I'm waiting on you" is a declaration of the singer's love for the girl. He uses the imagery of the white pearls and white moon to showcase the purity of her beauty. The line "I'm ready and you know that I'm waiting on you" highlights the singer's desire to be with the girl.
Overall, Brown Skinned Girl is a celebration of melanin, and how it is as beautiful as any other skin color. It celebrates the uniqueness of brown skin, and the singer's love for the girl in question.
Line by Line Meaning
Brown skin girl on the other side of the room
A girl with brown skin is looking at me from across the room
Brown skin girl staring with her brown eyes
Her brown eyes are fixed on me as mine are on hers
Oh, baby, don't you know you're a cutie pie
I find you absolutely charming and adorable
Princess, little honey with the polka dot dress on
You're like a princess to me in that cute polka dot dress
Ruby-lipped lady whose name I don't know
Your lips are so red and full, but I don't even know your name
Let me tell you, darling
I want to express my feelings for you, my dear
Brown skin girl with the white pearls 'round her neck
I can't help but notice the beautiful white pearls around your neck, standing out against your brown skin
Brown skin girl, let me hold you close under the white moon
I long for the chance to hold you close under the moonlight
'Cause baby, I'm ready and you know that I'm waiting on you
I'm ready for a romantic relationship with you and waiting for you to reciprocate
Oh oh oh
I'm really feeling the emotions behind what I'm saying
Oh oh oh
The intensity of my feelings is growing as I speak
Oh oh oh
I can't help but repeat these sounds that represent my emotions
Oh oh oh, ok
I'm settling down now, but my heart is still racing
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: AUSTIN JENKINS, CHRIS VIVION, JOSHUA BLOCK, TODD MICHAEL BRIDGES
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[Verse 1]
Brown skin girl on the other side of the room
Brown skin girl staring with her brown eyes
Ooh, baby, don't you know you're a cutie pie?
[Chorus]
Princess, little honey with the polka-dot dress on
Ruby-lipped lady whose name I don't know
Let me tell you, darling
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh whoo-ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh whoo-ooh, OK
[Verse 2]
Brown skin girl with the white pearls 'round her neck
Brown skin girl, let me hold you close under the white moon
Cause baby, I'm ready and you know that I'm waiting on you
[Chorus]
Princess, little honey with the polka-dot dress on
Ruby-lipped lady whose name I don't know
Let me tell you, darling
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh whoo-ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh whoo-ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh whoo-ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh whoo-ooh
I Provide Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Brown skin girl on the other side of the room
Brown skin girl staring with her brown eyes
Ooh, baby, don't you know you're a cutie pie?
[Chorus]
Princess, little honey with the polka-dot dress on
Ruby-lipped lady whose name I don't know
Let me tell you, darling
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh whoo-ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh whoo-ooh, OK
[Verse 2]
Brown skin girl with the white pearls 'round her neck
Brown skin girl, let me hold you close under the white moon
Cause baby, I'm ready and you know that I'm waiting on you
[Chorus]
Princess, little honey with the polka-dot dress on
Ruby-lipped lady whose name I don't know
Let me tell you, darling
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh whoo-ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh whoo-ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh whoo-ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh whoo-ooh
سلام
These lyrics are gorgeous. I can visualize all the emotions you put into this. Perfection. 😌 🧿 Video is also just beautiful.
Dylan McDade
I think your eyes n smile are beautiful :)
سلام
@Dylan McDade That's so sweet of you. Thank you for the kind words. ❤ :)
Dylan McDade
@سلام you are welcome darlin x <3
Dylan McDade
If you ever want a friend in Melbourne please don't hesitate to find and add me on facebook... I mean that, no pressure ofcourse x
Mercedes Mallette
Love this song, l am a 83 year old brown skin girl.
Brandon Hill
Just standing in the kitchen listening to this with a glass a wine. Only wine because the whiskey hasn't been opened yet Perfect vibe.
sly the phantom
Leon Bridges never disappoints
Nayra Nataly
Não tem como não gostar do seu trabalho! <3