Hair
MacDermot Galt Lyrics
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I'm hairy noon and night, hair that's a fright
I'm hairy high and low, don't ask me why, Don't know
It's not for lack of bread, like the Grateful Dead
Darlin', give me a head with hair, long beautiful hair
Shining, gleaming, steaming, flaxen, waxen
Give me down to there hair, shoulder length or longer
Hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair
Flow it, show it, long as God can grow it, my hair
Let it fly in the breeze and get caught in the trees
Give a home to the fleas in my hair
A home for fleas, (yeah) a hive to bees, (yeah) a nest for birds
There ain't no words for the beauty, the splendor, the wonder of my
Hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair
Flow it, show it, long as God can grow it, my hair
I want it long, straight, curly, fuzzy, snaggy, shaggy
Ratty, matty, oily, greasy, fleecy, shining, gleaming
Streaming, flaxen, waxen, knotted, polka dotted
Twisted, beaded, braided, powdered, flowered and confettied
Bangled, tangled, spangled and spaghettied
They'll be ga ga at the go go when they see me in my toga
My toga made of blond, brilliantined, biblical hair
My hair like Jesus wore it, Hallelujah, I adore it
Hallelujah; Mary loved her son, why don't my mother love me?
Hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair
Flow it, show it, long as God can grow it, my hair
Flow it, show it, long as God can grow it, my hair
Flow it, show it, long as God can grow it, my hair
Flow it, show it, long as God can grow it, my hair
The lyrics to the song "Hair" by MacDermot Galt are an ode to freedom of self-expression and individuality. The singer talks about his hair being a defining characteristic that sets him apart from the norm. He describes himself as a "hairy guy" with hair that's a "fright," but also says that he loves how his hair looks.
The chorus of the song is a call for long and beautiful hair, which the singer believes is a symbol of freedom and self-expression. He wants his hair to be long enough to flow in the wind and to be caught in the trees, a home for fleas, bees, and even birds. The singer does not care about what others might think and wants his hair to be as he desires.
In the final verse of the song, the singer describes his dream of wearing a toga made of blond, biblical hair like that of Jesus. The song ends with the singer repeating the chorus, emphasizing the importance of personal expression and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
She asks me why, I'm just a hairy guy
She wonders why I, a man, have so much body hair.
I'm hairy noon and night, hair that's a fright
I'm extremely hairy all the time and it scares people.
I'm hairy high and low, don't ask me why, Don't know
I have body hair all over, and I don't know why.
It's not for lack of bread, like the Grateful Dead
My hair isn't due to being poor or unable to afford a haircut, like the band Grateful Dead.
Darlin', give me a head with hair, long beautiful hair
My love, please give me the gift of long, beautiful hair on your head.
Shining, gleaming, steaming, flaxen, waxen
I want hair that is bright, lustrous, and well-maintained.
Give me down to there hair, shoulder length or longer
I want hair that is long, reaching past the shoulders.
Here, baby, there, momma, everywhere, daddy, daddy
I want hair all over your head, from the top to the sides to the back.
Hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair
I can't get enough of hair! Hair everywhere!
Flow it, show it, long as God can grow it, my hair
Let your hair flow and show it off, as long as God allows it to grow.
Let it fly in the breeze and get caught in the trees
Let your hair blow freely in the wind, even if it gets tangled in trees.
Give a home to the fleas in my hair
I don't mind if there are bugs living in my hair.
A home for fleas, (yeah) a hive to bees, (yeah) a nest for birds
My hair is so voluminous and tangled that it could house many insects and animals.
There ain't no words for the beauty, the splendor, the wonder of my
There aren't enough words to describe the magnificence and majesty of my hair.
I want it long, straight, curly, fuzzy, snaggy, shaggy
I desire hair that is of any texture, style, and length.
Ratty, matty, oily, greasy, fleecy, shining, gleaming
Even if my hair is dirty, greasy, or unkempt, I still love it when it shines and is healthy.
Streaming, flaxen, waxen, knotted, polka dotted
I want hair that has all kinds of patterns and textures, such as braids, knots, and dots.
Twisted, beaded, braided, powdered, flowered and confettied
My hair could be embellished with beads, flowers, or even confetti!
Bangled, tangled, spangled and spaghettied
I want hair that has been adorned with jewelry and decorations, and that is so tangled it looks like spaghetti.
They'll be ga ga at the go go when they see me in my toga
People will be amazed and stunned when they see me wearing my toga, a garment made of my blonde, shiny hair.
My toga made of blond, brilliantined, biblical hair
My toga is made of light-blonde, heavenly hair that shines like the sun and is reminiscent of the hair of biblical figures.
My hair like Jesus wore it, Hallelujah, I adore it
My hair style is similar to that of Jesus, and I love it so much that I could sing praises to it.
Hallelujah; Mary loved her son, why don't my mother love me?
I wonder why my mother doesn't adore me like Mary loved her son, Jesus, who had similar hair to mine.
Hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair
I can't get enough of hair! Hair everywhere!
Flow it, show it, long as God can grow it, my hair
Let your hair flow and show it off, as long as God allows it to grow.
Flow it, show it, long as God can grow it, my hair
Let your hair flow and show it off, as long as God allows it to grow.
Flow it, show it, long as God can grow it, my hair
Let your hair flow and show it off, as long as God allows it to grow.
Flow it, show it, long as God can grow it, my hair
Let your hair flow and show it off, as long as God allows it to grow.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Galt Mac Dermot, Gerome Ragni, James Rado
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