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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
India.Arie
Lead Vocals
Dodge
Drums
John "JT" Thompson
Bass Guitar
Pascal Danae
Guitar
Jonathan Shorten
Keyboards
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Carlos Broady
Songwriter
Shannon Sanders
Songwriter
India Arie Simpson
Songwriter
R. Hargis
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
India.Arie
Producer
Carlos Broady
Producer
Kedar Massenburg
Executive Producer
Kevin Haywood
Recording Engineer
Mike Shipley
Mixing Engineer
Chris Athens
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
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
[Chorus]
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 wearin', I will always be
India.Arie
[Verse 2]
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 my creator didn't make no mistakes on me
My feet, my thighs, my lips, my eyes
I'm lovin' what I see
[Chorus]
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 wearin', I will always be
India.Arie
[Bridge]
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 the conclusion, it's all an illusion
Confusion's the name of the game
A misconception, a mass deception
Something's gotta change
[Verse 3]
Don't be offended, this is all my opinion
Ain't nothin' that I'm sayin' law
This is a true confession
Of a life-learned lesson
I was sent here to share with y'all
[Verse 4]
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
'Cause everything is gonna be alright
[Chorus]
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 wearin', I can always be
India.Arie
[Verse 5]
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
[Verse 6]
Keep your Cristal 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
Oh-oh
[Chorus]
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 wearin', I will always be
India.Arie
[Outro]
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
Written by: Carlos Broady, India.Arie, Reginard Hargis, Shannon Sanders