"Whip My Hair" is a song by American recording artist Willow Smith. The son… Read Full Bio ↴"Whip My Hair" is a song by American recording artist Willow Smith. The song is the debut single from her yet-to-be-titled debut release. The song was written by Janae Rockwell and Ronald "Jukebox" Jackson, with the latter producing the track. While attending events, Smith received media attention for her extravagant outfits compared to Rihanna, whom she later credited as a musical influence. Coincidentally leaked on the same day as Rihanna's "Only Girl (In the World)", the song was covered by numerous media outlets, including Time, Billboard, and CNN the day of its release. Initial reception praised the song's kid-friendly, yet universal appeal, while dubbing Smith "baby Rihanna". However, some others critics called the song's hook "grating" and "a nightmare of a brain drill."
Soon after the song's debut, it was officially announced that Smith signed a record deal with Jay-Z and Roc Nation. The song impacted urban airplay on September 21, 2010. It was released digitally on October 26, 2010. Prior to radio add dates and release, the song collected greatest gainer recognitions on the Rap Songs chart, and on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It would later go on to debut at number eleven on the US Billboard Hot 100, and reach the top five on the US R&B chart. It reached the top twenty in several international markets, including debuting at number two on the UK Singles Chart, meanwhile topping the UK R&B Chart. The song's accompanying music video features a colorful concept in which Smith dons several hairstyles which act as paintbrushes to enliven a school. Since going viral, the song became a internet meme, and impacting pop culture.[citation needed] The official remix featuring British rapper Tinie Tempah was released on January 3, 2011. An unofficial remix featuring a verse from rapper Nicki Minaj surfaced on the internet in 2010. The guest vocals were taken from Pearl Future's 2009 song "Lookin' at Me."

Whip My Hair
Willow Lyrics

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I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (just whip it)
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (whip it real good)
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth, I whip my

Hop up out the bed turn my swag on
Pay no attention to them haters because we whip 'em off
And we ain't doing nothing wrong
So don't tell me nothing, I'm just tryna have fun
So keep the party jumping, so whats up? (yeah)

And I'll be doing what to do
We turn our backs and whip our hair
And just shake 'em off, shake 'em off
Shake 'em off, shake 'em off

Don't let haters keep me off my grind
With my head up, I know I'll be fine
Keep fighting until I get there
When I'm down and I feel like giving up
I think again

I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (just whip it)
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (whip it real good)

I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (just whip it)
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (whip it real good)

I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (OK, OK, OK, OK) (just whip it)
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (whip it real good)

I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (OK, OK, OK, OK)
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth

I'm going get more shine in a little bit
Soon as I hit the stage, applause I'm hearing it
Whether it's black stars, black cars I'm feeling it
But can't none of them whip it like I do

I, I get to that mmm yeah I go hard
When they see me pull up I whip it real hard
I whip it real hard, real hard
I whip it real hard

Don't let haters keep me off my grind
With my head up, I know I'll be fine
Keep fighting until I get there
When I'm down and I feel like giving up
I think again

I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (just whip it)
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (whip it real good)

I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (just whip it)
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (whip it real good)

I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (OK, OK, OK, OK) (just whip it)
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (whip it real good)

I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (OK, OK, OK, OK) (just whip my hair)
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth

All my ladies if you feel it
Come on do it do it whip your hair (whip your hair)
Don't matter if its long, short
Do it do it whip your hair (whip your hair)

All my ladies if you feel it
Come on do it do it whip your hair (whip your hair)
Don't matter if its long, short
Do it do it whip your hair, your hair, your hair

I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (just whip it)
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (whip it real good)

I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (just whip it)
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (whip it real good)

I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (just whip it)
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (whip it real good)

I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth

I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (just whip it)
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (whip it real good)

I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (just whip it)
I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my hair back and forth (whip it real good)

I whip my hair back and forth

I whip my hair back and forth
I whip my

Overall Meaning

The song "Whip My Hair" by Willow Smith is an energetic and catchy tune that encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and express themselves without fear of judgment. The opening line "I whip my hair back and forth" serves as a rallying cry that celebrates hair as a symbol of freedom and expression. The lyrics suggest that the act of whipping one's hair is a way of rejecting conformity and embracing one's unique identity.

The song is also about overcoming negativity and staying focused on one's goals. The lines "Don't let haters keep me off my grind/ With my head up, I know I'll be fine/ Keep fighting until I get there/ When I'm down and I feel like giving up/ I think again" showcase the importance of perseverance and self-belief in the face of adversity.

Overall, "Whip My Hair" is a fun and empowering song that encourages listeners to embrace themselves fully and chase their dreams with confidence and determination.

Line by Line Meaning

I whip my hair back and forth
I move my hair from side to side in a playful manner

I whip my hair back and forth (just whip it)
I'm emphasizing that I'm just playing around and having fun

I whip my hair back and forth (whip it real good)
I continue to whip my hair, now with extra enthusiasm or skill

I whip my hair back and forth, I whip my
I continue to move my hair from side to side, emphasizing how much fun I'm having

Hop up out the bed turn my swag on
I've just woken up but I'm feeling confident and ready to take on the day

Pay no attention to them haters because we whip 'em off
I'm not letting people who don't like me bring me down, I shake them off

And we ain't doing nothing wrong
I'm having innocent fun and not doing anything to harm others

So don't tell me nothing, I'm just tryna have fun
I don't want to hear any negativity, I'm just enjoying myself

So keep the party jumping, so whats up? (yeah)
Let's keep the fun going, what's next?

And I'll be doing what to do
I'll continue doing what I do best, having a good time

We turn our backs and whip our hair
I'm not letting negativity get to me, I turn my back and continue to have fun

And just shake 'em off, shake 'em off
I'm shaking off the negativity, not letting it affect me

Don't let haters keep me off my grind
I'm not letting others bring me down or distract me from my goals and ambitions

With my head up, I know I'll be fine
I'm confident in myself and won't let others bring me down

Keep fighting until I get there
I'm not giving up on my dreams and goals

When I'm down and I feel like giving up
Sometimes I feel discouraged, but I won't give up

I think again
I remind myself to stay positive and keep going

I whip my hair back and forth (OK, OK, OK, OK) (just whip it)
I use my playful hair-whipping as a symbol of my positive attitude and energy

I'm going get more shine in a little bit
I'm confident that I'll continue to grow and shine with time

Soon as I hit the stage, applause I'm hearing it
I'm proud of the work I've put in and the recognition I'm receiving

Whether it's black stars, black cars I'm feeling it
I'm enjoying my success, whether that means material objects or other accomplishments

But can't none of them whip it like I do
I'm proud of my unique talents and abilities

I, I get to that mmm yeah I go hard
I work hard to achieve my goals

When they see me pull up I whip it real hard
I continue to have fun and showcase my unique talents

I whip it real hard, real hard
I emphasize my confidence and unique abilities

Keep fighting until I get there
I won't give up on my goals no matter how hard it gets

I whip my hair back and forth (OK, OK, OK, OK) (just whip my hair)
I continue to use my hair-whipping as a symbol of my positive attitude and energy

I whip my hair back and forth
I continue to have fun and enjoy life

All my ladies if you feel it
I'm reaching out to my fellow females and encouraging them to have fun and be confident

Come on do it do it whip your hair (whip your hair)
I'm encouraging my fans to join me in having fun and being confident

Don't matter if its long, short
Hair length doesn't matter, we can all have fun and be confident

Do it do it whip your hair (whip your hair)
I continue to encourage my fans to join me in having fun and being confident

Do it do it whip your hair, your hair, your hair
I'm emphasizing the playful and confident attitude we should all have

I whip my
I continue to use my hair-whipping as a symbol of my positive attitude and energy

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ronald Jackson, Janae Ratliff

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