Lyrics
My braids of black hang halfway down my back
Expressing the physical appearance of long, black braids hanging down the speaker's back.
My eyes, like coal, the windows to my soul
Describing the eyes as dark, like coal, and highlighting them as the windows to the speaker's soul.
But what's the point?
Raising a question about the purpose or meaning of the speaker's existence.
I ask of you
Asking for an explanation or reason, possibly directed towards a higher power.
No meat to cook with
Listing items that are absent or lacking, creating a sense of deprivation.
No mascara
Pointing out the absence of makeup, highlighting a lack of conventional beauty products.
No toilet paper
Emphasizing the absence of basic necessities, like toilet paper.
No diamond rings
Highlighting the absence of luxury items, such as diamond rings.
No refrigerator
Pointing out the absence of a refrigerator, possibly symbolizing a lack of sustenance or abundance.
No French perfume
Noting the absence of French perfume, suggesting a lack of refined or luxurious fragrances.
No hot water
Highlighting the absence of hot water, indicating a lack of comfort or basic amenities.
No blue jeans
Emphasizing the absence of common clothing items, like blue jeans.
Oh God why did you make me so beautiful?
Pondering the reason behind the speaker's physical beauty, questioning a higher power.
Why, God, why did you make me so beautiful?
Repeating the question of why the speaker was made beautiful, possibly expressing frustration or confusion.
My braids of black hang halfway down my back
Reiterating the description of the physical appearance of the speaker's braids.
My eyes, like coal, the windows to my soul
Repeating the comparison of eyes to coal and emphasizing their significance.
Oh God
An exclamation directed towards a higher power, expressing a sense of despair or frustration.
Why God?
Repeating the question, seeking an answer or understanding from a divine entity.
My braids of black hang halfway down my back
Repeating the physical description of the speaker's black braids.
My eyes, like coal, the windows to my soul
Repeating the comparison of eyes to coal, reinforcing their role as windows to the soul.
No bananas
Listing the absence of bananas, possibly symbolizing a lack of tropical or exotic elements.
No free press
Pointing out the absence of a free press, possibly alluding to a lack of freedom or information.
No plastic diapers
Emphasizing the absence of modern conveniences, like plastic diapers.
No citrus fruit
Listing the absence of citrus fruit, possibly symbolizing a lack of freshness or vitality.
No penicillin
Pointing out the absence of penicillin, possibly highlighting a lack of medical care or healing.
No privacy
Stating the absence of privacy, possibly expressing a sense of exposure or vulnerability.
No vacuum cleaners
Emphasizing the absence of common household appliances, like vacuum cleaners.
No pantyhose
Pointing out the absence of pantyhose, possibly symbolizing a lack of societal expectations or constraints.
Oh God why did you make me so beautiful?
Repeating the question about the reason behind the speaker's beauty, directed towards a higher power.
Why did you bother to make me so damn beautiful?
Expressing frustration or resentment about being made beautiful, questioning the purpose of such beauty.
How long God, how long can I stay beautiful?
Pondering the duration or sustainability of the speaker's beauty, questioning its permanence.
Why God, why did you make me so beautiful?
Repeating the question, expressing continued uncertainty or frustration about the speaker's beauty.
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