"Video" - India Arie
I took a mental health day. I'm learning more and more how much of a necessity it is to put myself first before all else. Work will always be there when I get back, but I have to understand that I don't live to work. I can't. It'll destroy me and I've been "destroyed" enough for one year. So I decided to work at something that would make me happy.
I spent a day with my baby sis trying to get on the Ellen show. We knew being on "standby," there was a strong possibility that we wouldn't get in, but we took a shot at it anyway. My college professor once told me, "You don't know what could've been if you don't show up." So, we showed up.
It's Ellen for Pete's sake! I find her to be an amazingly inspiring woman. Full of energy, humor, and light, it's hard not to be drawn to her. And I knew even for a moment, I needed some of that light.
We arrived at 2PM along with a million other people. Apparently, they felt the same way. The show was scheduled to start at 6PM and with no real clue what to expect, we took a number and a seat. Hours later, a total of 225 guests were guaranteed to get in, but the rest still remained on a wait list. I was #329. Chances looked grim, but for the first time I didn't let it weigh me down because I realized that regardless of what happens, we were given an opportunity to see what it was all about.
In the end, we didn't get front row seats. Hell, we didn't even get seated! But, we did get a chance to be in her space, her "Riff-Raff room" is what they called it. We were a part of the show, but hidden in the back of the studio, sitting on plush couches and watching it on the big monitors. Was it better than the real thing? Of course not! But we made the best of it and were given guaranteed seats for a future show. I'm not looking at it as a waste of time because it was an experience. And sometimes you don't always get lucky, but I felt lucky just to be a part of it.
Lyrics:
Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don’t
Sometimes I comb my hair and sometimes I won’t
Depend of 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
India.Arie (TORIBETTY)
When I look in the mirror and the only one there is me
Every freckle on my face is where it’s suppose to be
And I know my creator didn’t make no mistakes on me
My feet, my thighs, my Lips, my eyes, I’m loving 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
India.Arie (TORIBETTY)
Am I less of a lady if I don’t where panty hose
My momma said a lady ain’t what she wears but what she knows…
But I’ve drawn the conclusion, it’s all an illusion
Confusion’s the name of the game
A misconception, a vast deception,
Something got to change
Now don’t be offended this is all my opinion
Ain’t nothing that I’m saying law
This is a true confession
Of a life learned lesson
I was sent here to share with y'all
So get in when 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
‘Cause everything’s gonna be alright
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 (TORIBETTY)
Keep your fancy drink, and your expensive minks
I don’t need that to have a good time
Keep your expensive cars and your caviar
All’s I need is my guitar
Keep your crystal and your pistol
I’d rather have a pretty piece of crystal
Don’t need you 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 (TORIBETTY)
http://www.elyrics.net/read/i/india.Arie-lyrics/video-lyrics.html
http://www.mixmatters.com/hot/2008/India_Arie-Therapy.html
http://www.milkintheclock.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ellen-new.jpg
I took a mental health day. I'm learning more and more how much of a necessity it is to put myself first before all else. Work will always be there when I get back, but I have to understand that I don't live to work. I can't. It'll destroy me and I've been "destroyed" enough for one year. So I decided to work at something that would make me happy.
I spent a day with my baby sis trying to get on the Ellen show. We knew being on "standby," there was a strong possibility that we wouldn't get in, but we took a shot at it anyway. My college professor once told me, "You don't know what could've been if you don't show up." So, we showed up.
It's Ellen for Pete's sake! I find her to be an amazingly inspiring woman. Full of energy, humor, and light, it's hard not to be drawn to her. And I knew even for a moment, I needed some of that light.We arrived at 2PM along with a million other people. Apparently, they felt the same way. The show was scheduled to start at 6PM and with no real clue what to expect, we took a number and a seat. Hours later, a total of 225 guests were guaranteed to get in, but the rest still remained on a wait list. I was #329. Chances looked grim, but for the first time I didn't let it weigh me down because I realized that regardless of what happens, we were given an opportunity to see what it was all about.
In the end, we didn't get front row seats. Hell, we didn't even get seated! But, we did get a chance to be in her space, her "Riff-Raff room" is what they called it. We were a part of the show, but hidden in the back of the studio, sitting on plush couches and watching it on the big monitors. Was it better than the real thing? Of course not! But we made the best of it and were given guaranteed seats for a future show. I'm not looking at it as a waste of time because it was an experience. And sometimes you don't always get lucky, but I felt lucky just to be a part of it.
Lyrics:
Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don’t
Sometimes I comb my hair and sometimes I won’t
Depend of 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 videoAnd 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 (TORIBETTY)
When I look in the mirror and the only one there is me
Every freckle on my face is where it’s suppose to be
And I know my creator didn’t make no mistakes on me
My feet, my thighs, my Lips, my eyes, I’m loving 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
India.Arie (TORIBETTY)
Am I less of a lady if I don’t where panty hose
My momma said a lady ain’t what she wears but what she knows…
But I’ve drawn the conclusion, it’s all an illusion
Confusion’s the name of the game
A misconception, a vast deception,
Something got to change
Now don’t be offended this is all my opinion
Ain’t nothing that I’m saying law
This is a true confession
Of a life learned lesson
I was sent here to share with y'all
So get in when 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
‘Cause everything’s gonna be alright
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 (TORIBETTY)
Keep your fancy drink, and your expensive minks
I don’t need that to have a good time
Keep your expensive cars and your caviar
All’s I need is my guitar
Keep your crystal and your pistol
I’d rather have a pretty piece of crystal
Don’t need you 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 (TORIBETTY)
http://www.elyrics.net/read/i/india.Arie-lyrics/video-lyrics.html
http://www.mixmatters.com/hot/2008/India_Arie-Therapy.html
http://www.milkintheclock.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ellen-new.jpg
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