Her classic, critically acclaimed debut album Miseducation of Lauryn Hill went outside of the box for female rappers of her kind, making listeners think about greater causes in their community and how to be a powerful female without selling yourself short. The album also proved to be a huge landmark in rap, as it combined rap, r&b and neo-soul into a unique and beautiful mixture, full of different religious stories and concepts.
Although she retired after the success of her debut, mostly due to her child, Lauryn continued to make appearances at different shows (including at a concert with Drake in 2014). Shortly after announcing her official retirement, Lauryn returned to the scene to release MTV Unplugged 2.0, a live album where she explored with folk, departing from her rap/neo-soul style. Hill is also set to perform tracks from Miseducation in 2018 on its 20th Anniversary.
In a world where sex sells, Lauryn proved that her brand of empowering and soulful music is everlasting.
Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair
Ms. Lauryn Hill Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
His face so soft and wondrous fair
The purest eyes and the strongest hands
I love the ground on where he stands
I love the ground on where he stands
Black is the color of my true love's hair
Yes I love the ground on where he goes
Yes I love the ground on where he goes
And still I hope that the time will come
When he and I will be as one
When he and I will be as one
So black is the color of my true love's hair
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh I love my lover and well he knows
Yes I love the ground on where he goes
Oh yes I love the ground on where he goes
And still I hope that the time will come
When he and I will be as one
When he and I will be as one
So black is the color of my true love's hair
Black is the color of my true love's hair
It's the color of my true love's hair
It's the color of my true love's hair
It's the color of my true love
Black is the color of my true love's hair
It's the color of my true love's hair
It's the color of my true love's hair
It's the color of my true love
Black is the color of my true love's hair
It's the color of my true love's hair
It's the color of my true love's hair
It's the color of my true love
Black is the color of my true love's hair
It's the color of my true love's hair
It's the color of my true love's hair
It's the color of my true love
Black is the color of my true love's hair
It's the color of my true love's hair
It's the color of my true love's hair
It's the color of my true love
It's the color of my true love
It's the color of my true love
It's the color of my true love
It's the color of my true love
It's the color of my true love
It's the color of my true love
It's the color of my true love
It's the color of my true love
It's the color of my true love
It's the color of my true love's hair
It's the color of my true love's hair
It's the color of my true love's
It's the color of my true love
"Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair" by Ms. Lauryn Hill is a rendition of an old Scottish folk song about a woman who is in love with a man with black hair. The lyrics describe the woman's admiration for her lover and how much she loves him as well as the hope that they eventually become one. The song evokes a deep sense of affection and appreciation for one's partner, and the use of the color black highlights the beauty and strength of the woman's lover.
The choice of the word "black" is significant because it represents power, resilience, and strength. In this context, the color black represents the beauty and resilience of the man's hair and the love that the woman has for him. The phrase "I love the ground on where he stands" is also symbolic of the woman's deep connection to her lover and her appreciation for him.
The song is not just about romantic love, but it also highlights the beauty of blackness and black culture. In the final repetitions of the lyrics, Ms. Lauryn Hill emphasizes that "black is the color of my true love" and repeats it many times over. This emphasizes the importance of blackness and black culture and celebrates black beauty. In summary, the song celebrates love, resilience, and the beauty of blackness.
Line by Line Meaning
Black is the color of my true love's hair
My true love has black hair
His face so soft and wondrous fair
My true love has a gentle and beautiful face
The purest eyes and the strongest hands
My true love has eyes that are clear and hands that are powerful
I love the ground on where he stands
I love my true love's presence and everything around him
I love my lover and well he knows
I love my true love deeply and he is aware of it
Yes I love the ground on where he goes
I love being with my true love and following him wherever he goes
And still I hope that the time will come
Even though I love my true love, I hope that we can be together completely in the future
When he and I will be as one
I hope my true love and I will become a united couple
Contributed by Ella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ShonnysLab1995
I have so mush respect for both these artist, two of my biggest influences.
This cover is amazing, but it's Lauryn so of course.
If you guys could be generous enough to check out my new track, inspired from both Nina Simone & Lauryn Hill
📢New song available,
"AmericaGoddam"🎤🎤
👇👇
https://soundcloud.com/poeticx/americagoddam
@JalenJayy
So mesmerizing the beat opens my heart. There will always be room for Ms. Lauryn Hill in my heart. I love you L boogie!
@Laidbackwithplenty
***** EXACTLY!
@gjklhklgghf
This song takes me to another place..words cant explain
@Ibeenpapa
I just lost my whole life ... her voice is THE MESSAGE
@HoneyschildTV
I'm cracking up....you are so right! The mic drops! I've fallen to the floor in heels and dresses to the 9s:!!!
@Ibeenpapa
Honeys Child don't laugh.... I was dead serious...😉 I hope after you feel in those heals and gown that someone helped you back up 😂
@drawstuffnuff1446
Just like Isaac Hayes and Barry White have made many people melt, when I hear her voice I melt what a goddess!!!!
@marthismt
her voice along side with the production on this cover made the message so clear and modern! this album has the best covers of any songs that can be covered, thank u Lauryn Hill!!
@theprayinglady9639
I love this... This is what we miss. That beautiful, velvet voice.
@connorduke4619
The world's greatest singer is back at last!