Free Your Mind
Sub7tven feat. En Vogue Lyrics
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Free your mind
I wear tight clothing, high heel shoes
It doesn't mean that I'm a prostitute, no, no
I like rap music, wear hip hop clothes
That doesn't mean that I'm out sellin' dope, no, no, no
It doesn't mean there's another blood in my heir, yeah, yeah
I might date another race or color
It doesn't mean I don't like my strong black brothers
(Mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da)
Why oh why must it be this way?
(Mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da)
Before you can read me, you've got to learn how to see me, I said
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
So I'm a sista, buy things with cash
That really doesn't mean that all my credit's bad, ooh
So why dispute me and waste my time?
Because you really think the price is high for me
I can't look without being watched, no
You rang my buy before I made up my mind, ow
Oh, now attitude, why even bother?
I can't change your mind, you can't change my color
(Mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da)
Why oh why must it be this way?
(Mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da)
Before you can read me, you've got to learn how to see me, I said
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind
(Mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da, mmm-da)
Why oh why must it be this way?
Before you can read me, you've got to learn how to see me, I said
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind
The lyrics of Sub7tven feat. En Vogue's "Free Your Mind" express the frustration and anger of black women who face discrimination and stereotyping based on their appearance and race. The first two lines of the song express the frustration of being judged based on appearances. The singer states that she wears tight clothing and high heel shoes but it doesn't mean that she's a prostitute. The lyrics go on to explore the stereotypes and assumptions that people make about people based on their race, clothing, and appearance. The lyrics, "Oh please forgive me, for having straight hair. It doesn't mean there's another blood in my heirs," illustrate how societal norms and expectations can lead to assumptions about authenticity and identity.
The chorus of the song calls for listeners to "Free your mind and the rest will follow. Be color blind, don't be so shallow." This message suggests that people should ignore the preconceived notions and stereotypes that they have been taught and instead focus on getting to know people as individuals without the burden of societal expectations. The lyrics suggest that by doing this, people can begin to embrace diversity and overcome the prejudices that have long divided society.
In conclusion, "Free Your Mind" is a powerful call to action that encourages listeners to look beyond appearances and see people for who they are as individuals. It highlights the need for people to recognize and challenge their own prejudices and biases in order to create a more just and equitable society.
Line by Line Meaning
I wear tight clothing and high heel shoes
Just because I dress a certain way doesn't mean I am promiscuous
It doesn't mean that I'm a prostitute
I'm not a prostitute just because of my clothing
I like rap music wear hip hop clothes
I enjoy a music genre and style of fashion, it doesn't define me
That doesn't mean that I'm sellin' dope
I'm not involved in illegal activities just because of my music and clothes
Oh please forgive me, for having straight hair
I shouldn't be judged based on physical characteristics I was born with
It doesn't mean there's another blood in my heirs
My hair type doesn't determine my racial identity
I might date another race or color
I am open to relationships with people of different races and ethnicities
Doesn't mean I don't like my strong black brothers
My preferences for dating don't diminish my love and support for my community
Why oh why must it be this way
Questioning why there is so much judgement and misunderstanding in society
Before you can read me you gotta learn how to see me, I said
To truly understand me, you need to go beyond surface-level assumptions and stereotypes
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Let go of biases and prejudices to open yourself up to diverse perspectives and experiences
Be colour blind, don't be so shallow.
Don't let skin colour be the only lens through which you view and interact with people
So I'm a sistah
Acknowledging my identity as a black woman
Buy things with cash
Purchasing items with cash doesn't reflect negatively on my financial status
That really doesn't mean that all my credit's bad, oooh
The way I choose to pay for things doesn't indicate my credit-worthiness
So why dispute me and waste my time
Challenging or doubting me based on assumptions is unproductive and disrespectful
Because you really think the price is high for me
Assuming I can't afford something solely based on my appearance is unfair and ignorant
I can't look without being watched, no
Feeling constant scrutiny and judgement in various social situations
You rang my buy before I made up my mind, ow!
Assuming what I want to purchase before I even decide is a form of invalidation
Oh now attitude, why even bother
Not wasting energy on those who refuse to see beyond their biases
I can't change your mind, you can't change my colour
Understanding that perceptions and prejudices can be difficult to change
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Denzil Foster, Thomas McElroy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Free Your Mind Lyrics
[Intro]
Prejudice, wrote a song about it
Like to hear it? Here it go
Free your mind
[Verse 1]
I wear tight clothing, high heeled shoes
It doesn't mean that I'm a prostitute, no no
I like rap music, wear hip hop clothes
That doesn't mean that I'm out sellin' dope, no no no
Oh my forgive me for having straight hair, no
It doesn't mean there's another blood in my heir, yeah yeah
I might date another race or color
It doesn't mean I don't like my strong black brothers
[Pre-Chorus]
Mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah
Why oh why must it be this way?
Mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah
Before you can read me you gotta learn how to see me, I said
[Chorus]
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
[Verse 2]
So I'm a sista, buy things with cash
That really doesn't mean that all my credit's bad, oh
So why dispute me and waste my time?
Because you really think the price is high for me
I can't look without being watched, and oh
You rang my buy before I made up my mind, OW!
Oh now attitude, why even bother?
I can't change your mind, you can't change my color
[Pre-Chorus]
Mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah
Why oh why must it be this way?
Mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah
Before you can read me you gotta learn how to see me, I said
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[Chorus]
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind
[Break]
[Pre-Chorus]
Mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah, mmm-dah
Why oh why must it be this way?
Before you can read me you gotta learn how to see me, I said
[Chorus]
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Be color blind, don't be so shallow
FREE YOUR MIND!
@mcgavn3514
Everyone acting as though the lyrics in this song were ahead of it's time. As a person who was brought up in this time era... I can assure you we were all on point with this. Feels like we have gone in reverse the last ten years for some reason.
@DairwoodBarton27
We definitely have went backwards I remember the 90s too and I thought we were more progressive then than we are now
@AwestrikeFearofGods
It's funny that in the decade of the Rodney King beating and the O.J. Simpson trial, black-white relations in the USA were better than today. The amount of fear and distrust being instigated by politicians/media/educational system is sickening. Anyone who doesn't believe it, can ask an black person over 35. Same goes for m/f relations. The only thing that's gotten better is LGBT. They really had it tough in the 90s.
@mematron
This is true
@MattheoBorey
Oh yes.
@sallyconnor6841
This.
@SuperDenglish
I'm a hardcore metal rock dude. This song is amazing. Easily one of the best rock songs of the decade. Hugely underated group.
@hulkwarrior
Heavy metal fan here....these chicks kinda rule though
@tompatchak8706
600% agreed
@ahhwe-any7434
Fr? This used to be my stripper song 🥁..
Also, I kind of just wanted to unclutter my head but here we r again. Sigh..I haven't heard this in awhile