Braid My Hair
Mario Lyrics


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Verse 1:

When you look at me
I know you see
A 15-year-old
getting his gold
Back and forth to the studios
Hoppin' out limoseens
rockin' the latest jeans
Jodan's fresh
T-shirts new
And even though
These things are true
It's hard work and
sometimes I just wanna go home
And tell my girl to...

Chorus:

Braid my hair
Come on and braid my hair
Back in my hood
Feelin' good
No worries or no cares
Baby use your hands
To make me feel alright
And take away the stress and drama in my life...
while you braid my hair

Verse 2:

You may (you may) think that (think that) I'm complainin'
But that's not the case (no)
All I'm sayin' is
My body gets weak (weak)
My mind gets tired (Oh Yeah, tire)
I need Sleep (sleep)
But I gotta keep (keep)
Travelin' on the road (road)
Doing these shows (shows)
New York to Cali
Dallas to Philly
It's da rules of da game
That I chose to play
But sometimes I wanna say (say)
Baby won't ya...

Chorus:

Braid my hair
Come on and braid my hair
Back in my hood
Feelin' good
No worries or no cares
Baby use your hands
To make me feel alright
And take away the stress and drama in my life...
while you braid my hair

Bridge:

Sit me down like ya love me (love me)
Do it any way you want (want)
Baby take it slowly (slowly)
Front to back
Side to side
Criss-cross
Get creative wid it girl do your thing
Put it down like you love me (love me)
Let your fingers do the walkin' and your lips do the talkin'
In my ear
Tell me what I wanna hear
I swear (I swear) I can't wait for you to...

Chorus:

Braid my hair
Come on and braid my hair
Back in my hood
Feelin' good
No worries or no cares
Baby use your hands
To make me feel alright
And take away the stress and drama in my life...
while you braid my hair

Verse 3:

Do what you wanna do (do)
Baby it's up to you (you)
Sit me between your legs (your legs)
Girl won't you braid my hair (my my hair)
Baby make me feel alright (alright)
And make it last all night
And take away the stress and drama in my life while ya...

Chorus:

Braid my hair
Come on and braid my hair
Back in my hood
Feelin' good
No worries or no cares
Baby use your hands
To make me feel alright
And take away the stress and drama in my life...
while you braid my hair





(lyrics stop, music fades out)

Overall Meaning

The song "Braid My Hair" by Mario talks about the pressures of fame and success and the need for a personal escape from it all. Mario expresses the difficulty and exhaustion of constantly being on the go, traveling from state to state, and the stress that comes with the music industry. The lyrics also highlight the importance of having someone to turn to during these hard times, prompting his significant other to braid his hair and help him escape from his demanding schedule.


The chorus "Braid my hair, come on and braid my hair, back in my hood feeling good, no worries or no cares" reflects Mario's longing for the simpler times when he didn't have to worry about fame and success. The act of braiding his hair represents a return to a simpler time when he wasn't constantly on the go. The bridge describes a sensuous scene where he places his trust in his significant other with the simple act of braiding his hair, disengaging from the fast-paced world of fame and success for a moment of calm and relaxation.


Line by Line Meaning

When you look at me
Whenever you glance my way


I know you see
I understand that you perceive


A 15-year-old
I am just a teenager


getting his gold
Achieving recognition and rewards


Back and forth to the studios
Travelling frequently to recording studios


Hoppin' out limoseens
Stepping out of fancy vehicles


rockin' the latest jeans
Wearing trendy denim pants


Jodan's fresh
Wearing newly bought Jordan shoes


T-shirts new
Putting on recently purchased t-shirts


And even though
Still


These things are true
I acknowledge that they exist


It's hard work and
It's a difficult job, and


sometimes I just wanna go home
,I occasionally crave home sweet home


And tell my girl to...
And request my girlfriend to=


Braid my hair
Plait my hair artfully


Come on and braid my hair
Join me in the process of weaving my hair


Back in my hood
Back to my old neighbourhood


Feelin' good
Experiencing bliss


No worries or no cares
Free of anxiety or stress


Baby use your hands
Sweetheart, use your hands


To make me feel alright
To ease my discomfort


And take away the stress and drama in my life...
Reduce the tension and difficulties in my life


while you braid my hair
As you intertwine my hair strands


You may (you may) think that (think that) I'm complainin'
Why might you suppose I am whining?


But that's not the case (no)
But evidently not


All I'm sayin' is
What I am attempting to convey is:


My body gets weak (weak)
I begin to feel physically exhausted


My mind gets tired (Oh Yeah, tire)
I start to feel mentally drained


I need Sleep (sleep)
I require rest


But I gotta keep (keep)
But I must continue


Travelin' on the road (road)
Going on tours


Doing these shows (shows)
Performing at various shows


New York to Cali
Across New York and California


Dallas to Philly
From Dallas to Philly


It's da rules of da game
It's part and parcel of the industry norms


That I chose to play
I intentionally chose to pursue it


But sometimes I wanna say (say)
But on occasion, I want to express:


Baby won't ya...
Darling, could you please...?


Sit me down like ya love me (love me)
Position me affectionately


Do it any way you want (want)
Style it however you please


Baby take it slowly (slowly)
Honey, Work slow and steady


Front to back
Beginning from the front and right through to the back


Side to side
From the left through to the right


Criss-cross
Alternating from left to right and back


Get creative wid it girl do your thing
Get imaginative and artistic, my lady


Put it down like you love me (love me)
Do it with affection as you cherish me


Let your fingers do the walkin' and your lips do the talkin'
Use your arms and words proficiently


In my ear
Whisper it in my ear


Tell me what I wanna hear
Say what I wish to listen to


I swear (I swear) I can't wait for you to...
I promise I cannot wait for you to...


Do what you wanna do (do)
Do whatever you feel like doing


Baby, it's up to you (you)
Sweetheart, you have the power


Sit me between your legs (your legs)
Place me amid your thighs


Girl won't you braid my hair (my my hair)
My darling, will you please style my hair?


Baby make me feel alright (alright)
Honey, alleviate my discomfort


And make it last all night
And let it prolong till morning


And take away the stress and drama in my life while ya...
While you do it, remove the tension and difficulties in my life




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Comments from YouTube:

@KDbelieves

Braiding your man's hair was basically a way to say I love you. I remember seeing my mom braid my dad's hair growing up and she used to be so happy and they would talk, laugh and listen to 80's and 90's throw backs. Now they are too old and tired. They dont show as much love as they used to. It's crazy how time changes.

@upkchaazaqimad7197

Damn beautiful memories of straight Black Love you have... and as a brother with braids it most definitely is an intimate act which is why I refuse to go to some salon and pay a sista.

@raecaston3206

KD AMEN๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐbecause that is so true thatโ€™s why I love when my bestfriend braids my hair because she be so focus but at the same time we do be laughing about stuff and be having serious convos and we still have those moments even when she is not braiding my hair๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿคฃlike I just love what you said m

@mysterynumbernine6795

@Big Kunta ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

@GoldenGraham25

@@upkchaazaqimad7197 "Straight Black love"๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

@Beasty02

@Big Kunta FAACCTTSS!

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@kikiwilliams29

This song was so well written ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

@tashfaulk4713

I was just wondering who wrote thissss itโ€™s perfect poetic

@KALIxKIDxJX

โ€‹He's talking about the guy who wrote it right now on the Joe Budden Podcast. Lol I had to come listen to it to remember how fire it is. Dude's name is Harold Lilly Jr.

@kikiwilliams29

โ€‹@@KALIxKIDxJX oh wow.... Dope๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ

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