India.Arie

Do you know who this is? So today Ryan was watching some old Saturday Night Live thing on VH1 when I went downstairs to join him during Isabel's nap. So on came this song. You guys, this song moved me. I have never before felt so moved and empowered and touched by a song. I have heard the song "Video" by her many times but I have never REALLY listened to the words. Well, today I did. Wow. Ryan and I were both glued to the screen. I think everyone should listen to the words. It's for sure a woman song but so good for the men too. But let's face it, not many men read my blog anyhow (Hi, Uncle Gregg!). Plus, she is from Denver so even more reason to love her. So, I am posting the lyrics on here because I can. Read them if you like or go and listen to the song somewhere. You won't be disappointed.


Video

Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don't
Sometimes I comb my hair and sometimes I won't
Depend on how the wind blows I might even paint my toes
It really just depends on whatever feels good in my soul

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be the india arie

When I look in the mirror and the only one there is me
Every freckle on my face is where it's supposed to be
And I know our creator didn't make no mistakes on me
My feet, my thighs, my lips, my eyes; I'm lovin' what I see

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be the
india arie

Am I less of a lady if I don't wear pantyhose?
My mama said a lady ain't what she wears but, what she knows
But, I've drawn a conclusion, it's all an illusion, confusion's the name of the
game
A misconception, a vast deception
Something's gotta change
but,Don't be offended this is all my opinion
ain't nothing that I'm sayin law
This is a true confession of a life learned lesson I was sent here to share with
y'all
So get in where you fit in go on and shine
Clear your mind, now's the time
Put your salt on the shelf
Go on and love yourself
'Cuz everything's gonna be all right

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I Learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be the india arie

Keep your fancy drinks and your expensive minks
I don't need that to have a good time
Keep your expensive car and your caviar
All I need is my guitar
Keep your Kristal and your pistol
I'd rather have a pretty piece of crystal
Don't need your silicone I prefer my own
What God gave me is just fine

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be india arie


I wish all the young women of the world could hear these words and believe them. Older women too but especially those young folks, they need it most.

So this made me think about some of the songs that I love these days and I will say I am in a music funk. Anyone have anything that the love? Of course I love all of the Glee songs and Christmas songs and the old stuff I have but I am craving an awesome album (the entire thing) by some artist. Anyone have any recommendations?