The line “gotta love that Afro hairdo” is significant as it celebrates Black culture and identity, particularly in a time where natural hair was not typically accepted in mainstream beauty standards. Rae goes on to mention the presence of loneliness and fear, while reassuring that it’s alright to have those feelings. The mention of “sapphire and faded jeans” shows the importance of individuality and the beauty in wearing things that make you feel good, as opposed to following trends. The protagonist encourages the listener to let their hair down or be their truest selves. The chorus of the song emphasizes self-love, acceptance, and the pursuit of one’s passions. The image of little girls playing double-dutch on the concrete conjures up feelings of carefree happiness, nostalgia, and sisterhood. Summer is referred to as “cinnamon” and is sweet, which is a nod to childhood and simpler times. The birds have no care in the world, and they remind the protagonist that it’s okay to let go of worry and stress. This is a metaphor for the gifts of nature that provide us with solace and offer lessons in resilience. In the opening verse, three birds tell the protagonist that they don’t need to worry. When you gonna realize that you don't even have to try any longer?Ĭorinne Bailey Rae’s hit song “Put Your Records On” captures a moment of freedom, self-love, and bliss. The more you stay the same, the more they seem to change Maybe sometimes we feel afraid, but it's all right You're gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow Three little birds sat on my window And they told me I don't need to worry Summer came like cinnamon, so sweet Little girls, double-dutch on the concrete Maybe sometimes we got it wrong, but it's alright The more things seems to change, the more they stay the same Ooo, don't you hesitate Girl, put your records on, Tell me your favorite song You go ahead, let your hair down Sapphire and faded jeans I hope you get your dreams Just go ahead, let your hair down You're gonna find yourself somewhere, Somehow Blue as the sky, sunburnt and lonely Sipping tea in the bar by the road side (Just relax, just relax) Don't you let those other boys fool you Gotta love that Afro hair do Maybe sometimes we feel afraid, but it's alright The more you stay the same, the more they seem to change Don't you think it's strange? Girl, put your records on, Tell me your favorite song You go ahead, let your hair down Sapphire and faded jeans I hope you get your dreams Just go ahead, let your hair down You're gonna find yourself somewhere, Somehow Just more than I could take Pity for pity's sake Some nights kept me awake I thought that I was stronger When you gonna realize that you don't even have to try any longer? Do what you want to Girl, put your records on, Tell me your favorite song You go ahead, let your hair down Sapphire and faded jeans I hope you get your dreams Just go ahead, let your hair down Girl, put your records on, Tell me your favorite song You go ahead, let your hair down Sapphire and faded jeans I hope you get your dreams Just go ahead, let your hair down Ooo, You're gonna find yourself somewhere, Somehow.Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song
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