India.Arie - Video

[@IndiaHodgee]

I love the self love that India gave to our community

[@billywatson9821]

Yes. She is amazing.

[@thelightseeker94]

She was too real for the music industry.

[@kyarrajohnson7821]

agree with everything said

[@davidb5205]

But...when this song was released, she was signed to UMG, the biggest record label in the music industry. She got so much support that she started her own label, Songbird, in partnership with Universal Republic Record, a division under UMG. UMG is a business that operates on supply/demand principles. The real question is: why aren't more people supporting her? THAT has nothing to do with the industry and everything to do with the general public/audience.

[@davidb5205]

***** Brainwashed? In what way? Nobody is holding a gun to my head and forcing me to listen to anything. As a consumer with internet access, I have more choices than ever. I can choose which artist to discover on Soundcloud, which artist to stream on Spotify, which artist's album/merch/tour tickets to buy online. The supply is definitely there. And like I said, even India Arie continues to make music with the support of the largest record label in the world. So, it has nothing to do with the industry desires and everything to do with the complacency of an audience that doesn't think for itself or actively support great artists.

[@davidb5205]

***** There is a lot of trash on TV and on the internet. However, no one is going to bubble wrap and child-proof the world for little kids. It is solely the responsibility of the parents to be vigilant and to pay attention to what their kids are consuming. It's certainly not easy in 2016 with so much out there, but it is still a parent's responsibility and no one else's. Again, I have to ask: why aren't these parents taking responsibility for their children? Everyone has a choice. Nobody is forced to consume anything they don't want to.

[@kimilaadubois9416]

jthe lightseeker True.

[@chantalgayle8881]

This song makes me cry... growing up in a world where I think being plastic is perfect.... when in reality What God gave me is just fine

[@sarahawkins5098]

Keep singing it until you stop crying and you start smiling!!!#BelieveIt

[@jdjdkdckkcjcchcjdiskdk8816]

god bless u

[@Ainprn]

chantal gayle it made me cry and still makes my eyes water because of the hatred I had and still battle with, with myself and I’m just trying to get it together and this song helps me so much

[@wanjirukarago9308]

💯💯👌

[@aylarodriguez7103]

You have a beautiful soul & it's not about what is on the outside but what is on the inside that counts . Who cares about the way other people look no one lives your life but you . Your beautiful inside & out

[@Mr.MallyMall]

This song is a classic. This is the kind of song you appreciate the older you get.

[@williemazehaze8673]

Definitely

[@dobazajr]

I couldn't agree more. The older you get the more you embrace yourself regardless of how you look and how you would like to run your life positively.

[@Thir13eenBeatz]

it absolutely does

[@Great_Sandwich]

Not really.

[@malcolmmccoy3401]

I appreciated it when I was young. This song came out when I was 5, and I remember riding in the car and everyone in my family had brown skin. This song made me love our skin tone and find the beauty in my people. I felt so lucky to have skin so brown and lips so round, because this song was about me. 😊

[@kisseyfaces4128]

I am a big woman battling depression at the moment and self love means more to me now then it ever has.... This song is so soul soothing

[@lauryn4eva792]

You are beautiful

[@tequisapage4732]

Kissey Faces You are beautiful, you are worthy and most importantly you are MORE than enough. I speak healing over your life Queen 👑

[@claresamorris6731]

Yeah You're Big and Beautiful You Are A 👑.

[@Go_Ginnaaa]

You are beautiful Queen 👸🏿❤️

[@claresamorris6731]

@@Go_Ginnaaa Yes Beauty Starts within We are all Queens.

[@infinitetundra]

I won a 13 Year battle with Depression and had this on repeat all day.

[@terripuckett6272]

Congrats man/girl stay strong

[@vamperkillzshy]

Yay! Kick that demons ass

[@auntyjasmine2566]

Congratulations sis

[@chuckydawl4098]

Congratulations❤

[@salenasheppherd7551]

Congratulations on your victory! #KeepPushing💪🏽💪🏽🙏🏼🙏🏼💯💯

[@mongikazip]

My Queens, India Arie, Jill Scott, Sade, Erykha, Lauryn, Mary J. Blige, M'eshelle Ndegeocello, Nina Simone, Ledisi and Angie Stone. Those are ultimate soul sistahs

[@ethansoul5822]

Mongikazi Phetshula you got that right

[@josiah8279]

Preach 💎

[@LivelifeLit]

Don't forget Floetry mama. ✔️

[@jwridah7]

Jennifer Hudson Fantasia Jasmine Sullivan. Avery Sunshine to top out those amazing soulful voices!!

[@gregorybogi5305]

Erykah Badu....

[@WorldOrderSha]

I play this for my 1 year old daughter very often. She won’t understand it yet, but subconsciously she will. Gotta teach them young 💙

[@livetomanifest2272]

❤️❤️

[@minntungwa8640]

@@livetomanifest2272 I love what you're doing♥♥

[@livetomanifest2272]

@@minntungwa8640 thank u min!! I super appreciate that brother!! ❤️❤️✊️

[@brianacesany4260]

Yes! I play it for my one year old daughter too. She will know this song in her subconscious for sure!

[@EyeofZai]

my mama played this whole album for me ever since i was little so i know for certain that you’re doing the right thing ❤❤

[@gigichesley527]

This society needs this kinda music desperately in this day and time

[@abdulrosid5111]

Gia Chesley xxxvido

[@ryini]

Okay I will try and create some beats like this. I'm getting requests for it

[@youngflex229]

It would fall on deaf ears

[@diamondlegendgodsontheocra1983]

Underworld same Guy😎😎😎❤✌

[@wanjirukarago9308]

💯💯💯💯👌

[@KingSosa97]

One of the most underrated songs of all time

[@glenday7474]

So true

[@Lemons19902010]

That's because it's too positive and speaks to being and accepting yourself for who you are. And India is dark skinned and fully clothed.

[@homnyasaverde7153]

Yes indeed!

[@wanjirukarago9308]

True

[@russellhughes7265]

Period

[@KatBlaque]

I never REALLY felt the lyrics of this song until today and wow This blows me away.

[@NoobyroobysL808]

L

[@theworldaccordingtochase]

I love your channel!

[@NoobyroobysL808]

:)---Xx

[@toomanywindows]

+Kat Blaque Kat, I disagree and I agree with you. But I'm glad we can agree that this song is good. Because ALL women are beautiful and we should just be happy in ourselves. Glad to see you here and God Bless

[@kendraspencer3925]

yess

[@chasidyblackvoo607]

2024 I needed to hear this.❤

[@BeautifullyResilient23]

Me too. It's such a good message that she is sending out. It makes me feel whole & that I don't need to change because of society or people's expectations.

[@malcomporcherlove9176]

As a young black male, this even helps me to appreciate my features. I have no choice but to embrace myself because everyone is taken.

[@chalimike5946]

Best song ever

[@pitufina5825]

Embrace yourself. You are beautiful ;)

[@dominicclark3774]

keep ya head up my boy!!

[@exclusivelytay4114]

👐🏽🥳 as you should I love this song 🎵 too it reminds you just to love the features god gave you 🥳

[@britneyn9469]

This was such a beautiful comment tfs

[@KiyahReloaded]

As a young 13 year old black African American who looks lowly down on myself this song really give me a better perspective of myself!Thanks you so much for this song India!!!!

[@TruthofAce]

You're beautiful young Lady 💕, don't know you nor need to🙏🏾

[@KiyahReloaded]

@@TruthofAce Thank you!🥺😊

[@TruthofAce]

@@KiyahReloaded 💜🙏🏾

[@titavaughns7698]

You are absolutely perfect the way you are!!! You're diversity, uniqueness, interests, your existence brings a joy to the world physical and spiritual. Remember that love. Only you can be you and that is the greatest strength! ❤❤❤

[@KiyahReloaded]

@@titavaughns7698 Thank you I'll be sure to remember it.

[@jazkarena9876]

¨My WORTH is not determined by the PRICE of my clothes.¨ YESSS and we still bumpinn in 2K20!!!

[@ontayyricardo]

You a Queen Shorty

[@albertpringle4918]

FOESHOW

[@jazkarena9876]

Ontayy Ri'Cardo 🖤

[@jazkarena9876]

Ontayy Ri'Cardo wats yo ig?

[@ontayyricardo]

Jasmyn Lee I don’t even have 1 Sweet but I subscribed you back

[@ChichiThugmen]

My mother would put these songs on when she was not feeling like herself. I understand now! 🦋 love you mommy 🔊💃🏽

[@ariaslittleangel]

“I rather have a pretty piece of crystal ,don’t need your silicone I prefer my own what god gave me is just fine “ FELT THAT

[@curtislamarlanier]

Look at the comment at the top of this video! Done! Peace Queen!

[@talktimewiththaqueen2672]

❤️

[@MzCnajohnson]

Yesss

[@oneiceb5974]

😂

[@BosseLadi12]

I was in middle school song came out! I love it as much now as I did then!!!

[@Him_Downstairs36]

I love that she said she’s not like the other girls in the video, but she still embraces and shows love to those girls.

[@deanfleischer6239]

Great point!

[@Obolo_m3nace]

I love those typa women. They don’t knock down other women for being diff than them or bc they don’t understand them, they embrace it all!

[@jordinsfruitfulministries2910]

"Don't need your silicone, I prefer my own, what God gave me is just fine." India don't know how many women she taught to love their self with that line ♥️🤞🏽

[@skinimin6746]

"Silly Comb"

[@rajaeenyahawa881]

We need this more than ever nowdays….with people like kardashians being the „icons“ of our modern day time…this is SO MUCH BETTER!

[@Gator87]

@@skinimin6746 "SILICONE" that's why she says "What God gave me is just fine", why would God give her a comb 😑

[@crystalgriffith6314]

Thank You JESUS!!! Amen

[@ntobekomchunu9405]

Powerful just Powerful!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@lifeofneacy3891]

As a black woman in my late 20s this song even though it's over 20 years old but it did motivate me to accept me who I am . Idia arie my forever favorite artist

[@jackjill8129]

I'm proud of you. You are perfect the way you are never forget

[@Naazzziaa23]

Me too queen let your light shine!!!

[@ashleydanielle2306]

"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." This is my favourite part of the song. I tell myself this everyday lol

[@imaanbintasiyah6791]

You should. Everyone should. Cause everyones beautiful and i know its common but its true. 😁

[@ashleydanielle2306]

But I still wanna be a supermodel lmao. I know i'll rip that runway *snapfingers*

[@imaanbintasiyah6791]

+Ashley Danielle Lol probably would 😂...(Dont take that the wrong way btw😂😂)

[@ashleydanielle2306]

lmfaoooo, trust me I won't.

[@imaanbintasiyah6791]

+Ashley Danielle 😂lol

[@cakes3958]

Lyrically, this is one of the best songs ever!

[@jaslynclayton]

this is the best song .

[@cresswellchipman2533]

Very underrated song! Hollywood will never embrace it though! It's too real!😊👍

[@Factsdontcareaboutfeelings182]

Have you only heard three songs in your life or something?

[@cakes3958]

@@Factsdontcareaboutfeelings182 oooh we got a snob here!

[@MissMarieRich]

This song reminds to never forget to take care of yourself and love yourself too!

[@shirleyminor5637]

What you said back then is just as important for our dark skin female today as then and in my mind more IMPORTANT NOW thank you ! love you ! and your music

[@chineyting356]

High vibrational music ♥️💛💚

[@zion367]

Definitly❤

[@Petite_mon]

Yes❤

[@danielledoyle7645]

When u realize india arie was on the #blackgirlmagic wave way before it became a trend

[@danyale9887]

Yesssss

[@antonioholloway2797]

And its beautiful 😍😍#Blackgirlmagic

[@patriciacurtis7448]

BOOM! #TRUTH

[@jazmynbrown6820]

Fr i was thinking the same thing

[@lashuna.9611]

Its BEEN a LIFESTYLE. Black folks didn't love themselves so they didn't hear it... Now we love us and want to...#WeAreLions #HereUsRoar

[@beloit22]

Brought tears to my eyes......OUR SOCIETY NEEDS MORE OF THIS

[@RK724bb]

I wish we had a modern day black woman artist who had this type of sound and vibe~

[@biokomalabo9468]

We have no black women in mainstream music. However, there are independent black women doing good music, we have to support them.

[@pandanightshade2966]

She is still putting out songs

[@flawlesslawless4180]

I think normani motivation

[@beniess]

lizzo

[@breonnapeyton9473]

Ari Lennox

[@sarakyoutube]

I first discovered this song in 2012 still to this day this resonates so deep and inspirers me to be myself.

[@MosesMibonda]

Jus discovered it now

[@pigeondance]

Such an iconic song

[@hils1015]

I imagine her children to be well rounded, got it all together, kind of people.

[@ItsLexiJ]

All women over the globe. You are A QUEEN!

[@EyeSpyBlackAmor]

thank you beautiful

[@crappy.arianna7553]

Thank you💚

[@marysmokiejane1944]

well i wouldnt say all... i mean queens need slaves

[@EyeSpyBlackAmor]

MARYSMOKIEJANE oh be quiet someone has to always ruin it. Let Queens have their shine.

[@Jaimiexo]

♡♥︎

[@ChakeraRoberts]

In a society where your looks and your possessions determines your worth.. this song is so relaxing & authentic ❤

[@LimitLessGoals001]

True black queen 👑❤️ thank god for the women who still have this type of soul not many of us left

[@curtislamarlanier]

The realest thing that you will understand is this...YOU are the standard!!! Everything else derives from you!! Stay natural and DON'T change!! I'm a KING talking!! Peace Sis!

[@MeshunnaSiggers]

We as black women must learn to love ourselves and everything else will fall in line!

[@mt5800]

I really don't wanna start a fight or anything but just think about how people would react if they heard a guy calling himself a "True white king".

[@MeshunnaSiggers]

A white man can reference himself however he chooses. I don't think any intelligent person would be offended. We as humans have to learn to accept others opinions!

[@BAESOBEAUTIFUL]

Tru

[@Official.IntuitionQu44n]

She’s so naturally beautiful and makes you want to embrace your own inner beauty as well and I love it. This song will always be a bop.

[@CaapriceTube1]

100 %

[@queenofpunt]

She made me feel so comfortable and beautiful when i was a kid😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 She made me love my natural hair too. The icon India Arie

[@darlenebobbitt9561]

I no that's right

[@darlenebobbitt9561]

I need to start worrying about darlene and stop worrying about everyone else

[@kimonepusey291]

This woman have been telling us to love ourselves for so many years 🥰💅🤳🤾🏾‍♀️💃🏿🤸🏾‍♀️

[@jayp4994]

"my momma said a lady aint what she wears its what she knows" 👏👏👏👏👏

[@MegaRaet]

Jay P I just want to give her a hug for saying that.

[@MegaRaet]

Jay P I just want to give her a hug for saying that.

[@factoryresetearth]

Jay P perfection

[@hurtspublishing3906]

Yass

[@hasooniisback7165]

You girls need to realize you are all queens, dont let anyone define you!!!

[@BAESOBEAUTIFUL]

THANK YOU !!!💕💕

[@michaelthomas1087]

Yes sir and they matter and your more than what you think you are🙏🏾❤️

[@oblambo]

16 years later it still holds up

[@yeahisaidit5633]

it's been 15 years 2001 is when it came out!

[@oblambo]

Andre Nickson .......thank you.

[@natalieberg8655]

+Andre Nickson I was listening to this in 2000. I'm sure.

[@TheUncleBungle]

according to the description it came out in 2000 !!!

[@oblambo]

TheUncleBungle -_- yeah... that's 16 years

[@JussCarm]

Remember listening to this a young teen, now as a 36 yr old mom this song jus hits the right way🥰🥰

[@williemazehaze8673]

I’m a father now… definitely hits more now

[@bobbiewilson1744]

Yessss

[@vamoneygroup]

Me too

[@regalchic]

I'm 35 now , also listened as a teenager

[@kylemossi]

"Don't be offended, this is all my opinion, aint nothin that I'm sayin, law." This is my favorite line in the song. She's not demanding anything of anyone. She's just telling her story.

[@dalesharee]

This song brings tears to my eyes. The truth in her words and the feeling I get when I hear it is indescribable it's just a great feeling. I love how bold and free her spirit is and I feel that through her music..I'm corny I kno but oh well lol

[@aravianewton5505]

listen to Nature by india aire it's deeper than this##

[@ShreeBeFree]

you ain't corny. you're real. i totally agree - transformative song. sung by a QWEEEEEN!

[@zigzag1able]

daleshareemlee same and im a man

[@YungMakarov]

I’m a male going through a rough break up. I spent about a year thinking I was not good enough and that’s why my relationship failed. Lately I put this on and change a couple words to fit for me. This song makes me keep my head up and realize I am not perfect but I am worth it.

[@rasirjohnson697]

Sorry bro you will find someone eles

[@beyondthegraveuk8098]

When you love yourself.. thats when true love comes your way❤

[@mfax1000]

Focus on your goals. Your purpose in life and love will....find you!

[@victorallencook7107]

WORD!! 🙏👊

[@bfry38]

One day she will come back if she hasn’t already. People don’t realize what they have until it’s gone. Everyone thinks the grass is greener on the other side, but it’s just fertilized in shit! I wish everyone a great 2020 with everything that’s going on!! 💪

[@MandieCait]

My favorite thing about this video is when she goes into the video audition with the other girls and at first, the video sets it up to feel like they're just using her or trying to make a joke out of her. Then, bam, turns out they're all just beautiful in their own way and they rock out together. Gets me every time.

[@enousoroh8670]

I grew up loving this song... I still do and always will. I love her sass and the special way she writes her name. India.Arie, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Tracy Chapman, Lauryn Hill...these are some super cool black women in music that I grew up loving their music 💝

[@Catchmarley]

"Im not the average guy from your video and i aint built like a male model but i learned to love myself unconditionally because i am a KING"

[@mmorris7419]

GO 'HEAD,KING!!!!🤩👍

[@christenelozano4330]

Thats right your a King

[@Kalashnikingz47]

It don't work that way for the guys! 😂

[@YoMamaBih]

@@Kalashnikingz47 Stop hatin

[@KirinChan1998]

YESSIR YESSIRRR

[@TheFlourishFiles]

I still want those sunflower embroidered pants!

[@gabriellantali6488]

ikr😊😊👍

[@beautyyGoddd]

Yessss me to I'm still looking for them

[@MasterOfClix]

+Loreal Jackson why not make them? if you make them, you get to add your own personal touch.

[@beautyyGoddd]

+MasterOfClix my art skills are crappy I can't even draw a circle or trace one neatly 😔😂

[@srodseph]

+Loreal Jackson maybe you can find iron-on appliques?

[@Jaydee__]

This woman helped me love myself and I am forever appreciative of her music.❤

[@lolaaaaaaaable]

"My momma said a lady ain’t what she wears but what she knows…"

[@Lisa87692]

That's my favorite part.

[@thelmawilliams4102]

Anna Lisa. i love this song.😊 she is one of my favorite artist ever. her and Lauren Hill.

[@Tkjawa]

Sade too for me

[@tabathatjohnson5304]

your mother is right

[@nerojuge8405]

She said that at exactly when I read this lol.

[@desireemonette4017]

All women are beautiful. All men are beautiful. It takes looking deep within yourself to figure out this truth. Take time to discover your beauty. God makes no mistakes.

[@sashasarronen6300]

+Desiree' Gladney I know i am.

[@desireemonette4017]

+Sasha Sarronen And blessed you are

[@charlinejohnson1631]

Desiree' Monette Amen

[@aryaijadodson6332]

Desiree' Monette amen

[@braxtonthomas6194]

Desiree' Monette thank you

[@lexyo.6808]

I loved this song at 11... Love it even more at 27 ❤️❤️

[@guitargeekette]

here here! I relate to it now more than ever.

[@AllIAm1]

Lexy O. Ditto

[@yamaridunklin7319]

Lexy O. I'm only 15 and I loved this song since I was little

[@bitca222]

Same! Co-signed immediately!

[@danabrittanykanalani7027]

Yes

[@unclewillieson8094]

I have to beautiful daughters ages 10 and 12. My eldest daughter is now goin through a faze where she's starting not to like the way she look and children in school tell her she's ugly. But as an adult ik that children often say things with no regards as to how it may make the other person feel. So I sent her this song and told her to listen to it, She did and she called me crying, just to say thank you and she loves me so much for being the best dad in the world. Now she's gained her confidence and she's not effected by the way others view her through their lens. So I thank you dearly for taking the time to give us this song. It's really a amazing song .

[@ushakaur2587]

this world is such a better place because of India aria, her strength courage and wisdom. her authentic spiritual guidance and wisdom got me out of 20 + years of depression. the universe seriously has our backs. never give up

[@dominicclark3774]

i see what you did there :)

[@Jaimiexo]

This song makes me so happy😍😊

[@daiy-timetv3712]

song** lol

[@billabongistech9200]

👍

[@susanre67]

do u believe in us

[@hineruapini1240]

Jaimie xo me to know matter wat my day brings

[@nakeysharicks9131]

A lady isn't what she wears but what she knows...love this still ✌

[@victoriacrudup3477]

My mom showed me this in middle school when I was having a lot of self-worth and body image issues. Thank you Mom I love you and this song always reminds me of her

[@peachesncreamy9653]

If you're listening to this beautiful song after all these years, you are a lifetime winner.

[@tryphaenas_]

This song dropped in my spirit and I revisited the video only to realize how much this message is so needed today; especially in this digital age where people live to impress others on social media. "My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes." Loving the skin you're in is the ultimate flex.

[@zoemanj9631]

Omg this music is soo timeless, I wish my black queen would embrace this

[@rasirjohnson697]

Zoe Manj right bro.

[@liyahbiaa]

This is my song for the horizon of my spiritual journey2021and i am still here today🥰, you are very inspiring and i love you indiaaa arieeee!!

[@innerarmistice6641]

I listen to this song first thing in the morning. Self confidence is the number 1 key to self love!!!!!

[@WhatAlex]

Same!

[@Lemons19902010]

I wish we had more Black women sang uplifting songs like this!

[@lynnmarieanderson1744]

I wish we had more women in general doing songs like this and looking and dressing natural rather than all this hypersexual, drop it while it's hot dancing and wearing lingerie and heels and tons of makeup- you get what I mean. I still love singers like Beyonce and yes, even Madonna but some women out there just don't seem to really know how to have any class. I really like the message in this song!!!!

[@marzh1073]

@@lynnmarieanderson1744 the song also says "a girl isn't what she wears but what she knows" but I get what you mean.

[@lynnmarieanderson1744]

@@marzh1073 I didn't mean to go on and on about it. There's nothing wrong with wanting to look sexy. God, I hope I'm not becoming my mom!!!! Peace💕

[@marzh1073]

@@lynnmarieanderson1744 haha peace to you too 😅

[@rogersbrown3497]

It's sad it took her soooooo long to win a Grammy!! She's a REAL artist!

[@JWill951]

She won a Grammy for her second album. It didn't take her long at all

[@anjelheaven]

@@JWill951 Right?! Literally two years into her career.

[@barbaraannhenderson9049]

Should have plenty of them she is multi-Talent.

[@Unnatural09]

Sorry but the grammys are a dumpster fire than what it used to be.

[@veganbutterfly3652]

@@JWill951 she should have won for the 1st album ... and I am sure she would had if she was light skinned!!!

[@adnanojd]

December 2024 and still jammin this classic from 2001, great times no social media no smart phones just great vibes ✊🏾💯

[@g.gonzalez6138]

As a Latina American women who was surrounded by girls in school who didn't look like me at all, this was such a powerful song for me. This is a wonderful song for all women. But I feel like it hits home especially for women of color. India Arie was ahead of her time. What a beautiful person and soul ❤❤

[@joegoldberg8490]

This is a wonderful song for black girls

[@theonlyonewithgum1452]

@@joegoldberg8490 It's honestly a good song for everyone, Joe. Being comfortable in your skin is a universal message--from a black, gay man.

[@joegoldberg8490]

@@theonlyonewithgum1452 You’re not a Black woman so your take is irrelevant…

[@joegoldberg8490]

@@theonlyonewithgum1452 Damn Black girls can’t ever have anything! When we speak up about it, everyone tries to shut us up, including Black MEN.

[@theonlyonewithgum1452]

@@joegoldberg8490 I don't understand what your point is. Should people not empathize with this song because it's "just for black girls?" What is your goal? To hoard it into oblivion? I'm pretty sure even India Arie would disagree with you smdh. Just because something is targeting a group of people doesn't mean they are the sole beneficiaries. Sorry to break it to you, love 😘

[@marcusfelton3672]

I know im a man but this song uplift me on a personal level and tell me to love me and everything about me

[@warmlavender5525]

As it should! You don’t have to go by what the world sets as the standard for “manliness”. You have your own charm & that message is universal. 💕

[@ritahahahaaha]

🤗😘😘😘

[@noahbunch2991]

You a real G king 💯💪🏾🤴🏾 i like this song 🎵 💯 too

[@matthewhassanisaacridgeway2554]

Me too. It dosnt matter. Love ourselves unconditionally. Xx

[@TheInsaneBEAST1]

"Don't need your silicone, I prefer my own, what God gave me is just fine" I really respect that she created an uplifting tune without putting anybody down. Even in the video, India.Arie isn't looking down on the other women who conform to those superficial beauty norms. You can see how comfortable she is in her own skin as she's grooving with them around the 1:50 mark. Like Judge Judy said, beauty fades, dumb is forever.

[@Refreshingmysoul87]

I’m not ashamed to admit that this is my go to banger. This song came out when I was younger but some of the lyrics apply to me still in 2024 .

[@shawnsiefman2388]

I'm a straight man and I've been vibing to this song since it came out. How empowering and positive it is.. May the Universe send you all a force of healing and protection!🙏🏽❤👑

[@princekentk]

🎯👏🏽

[@rmiller7832]

My 2 yr old saw her on Sesame Street and will not stop watching her videos. She loves this woman. Better her than Nicki or Kardashian.

[@lauryn4eva792]

My daughter also she used to love watching this music video whenever I played it.

[@jjOnes10mine]

Miss India Arie has always been a "Queen."

[@erik4515]

I love what she stands for. Recovering from narcissist abuse and she helps me know there are woman of substance and importance of self love

[@rachaeldaley8173]

This song is awesome! and I must say her melanin is poppin

[@rachaeldaley8173]

What are you even saying? Do we live in a world where I can't say how beautiful her skin is in this video? You don't know anything about me or where I live, I could live in Africa for all you know and be making this comment. For your information not everyone that is on KZbin lives in America and is apart of your messed up society. Outside of America we have the wonderful invention of the internet as well and we are able to view videos and say whatever the hell we want to say . I live in a predominantly black country where it is perfectly acceptable to tell a woman just how BEAUTIFUL her black skin is. India is a beautiful black queen that helps other girls know how to appreciate our MELANIN and that it makes us beautiful. If you see anything else, maybe you need to re-evaluate your life and your opinions. Also, wth does living among white people have to do with enjoying being black? I do not live around white people and I accept myself for who I am, I do no need white people to enjoy being black. If I was to continue I would end up writing a damn book. I'll just wish you well in life and hope you become conscious that we do not need anyone's validation to enjoy being who we are and we certainly do not need validation to tell a beautiful woman that she is beautiful.

[@rachaeldaley8173]

How you got ignorance from what I said I will never know but since I'm knowledgeable about grammar let me help you out. It's *I *you're *you're

[@LoopyDreamz775]

8 years later and you right 👍 She gorgeous

[@destinyc1446]

funny how i haven't heard this song in years but i remember every lyric. Good music lol

[@thanksfornothing5636]

Destiny christian Your Beautiful 😍

[@rodwilliams7457]

Thats what music with substance does lol #MissGoodMusic!

[@hurtspublishing3906]

Right

[@libanali1464]

@@ammonbakarri-o6842 19 years is a long time still.

[@thehodges1222]

she is another reason to appreciate my blackness Thank you india =)

[@moefun19]

Thank you for teaching me How to understand women better How to understand my two daughters my wife and granddaughter better Pure love ❤️

[@Nonamegirl1]

This songs message helped me feel so GOOD about myself! I could finally feel. It's like going through life, feeling bored, a little lost, or not having a point, then suddenly, you hear this song and just feel. You feel that sun in the video and have memories of happy moments, family trips, experiences. You feel like a happy you. Kind of like nothing matters except you on a beautiful sunny day. There is honestly nothing special about music today like this 1 video.

[@kitkatgaming40]

Who else thinks this song is inspirational?

[@mcvcalvi]

KitKat Gaming I do. I feel this song so much.

[@ladyd6545]

All day EVERY day....💕💕

[@1life1voice]

This song came out at a perfect time for me in my life when I was a teenager going into adult hood. I'm african american dark skinned and growing up kids often made fun of my color. I also didn't have the most up to date clothes so my confidence was low. This song helped me so much growing up it boosted my confidence and I started to grow into my looks and came to love my dark skin and my beautiful notty hair. I'm now a successful business owner with a bright future ahead and very confident in who I am. I shared this for any person out there struggling with self image, it definitely gets better first learn to love yourself and the rest will follow. You will definitely have the last laugh believe me.

[@lalatoofineharris6790]

Happy for you

[@aravianewton5505]

praise God!! Yes I bet they all on you Now!! if not they even dumber than back than my sister of my same skin!# no lols I'm serious I am glad to here you embraced yourself cuss my brother is part philipino and we have a black mixed dad my brother is darker than me!! So he goes through Hell cuss his mom is so light!! Skin color wasn't my biggest issue I'm medium brown but hair was mine!! And my name and being unique was the prob!! post bac if u can.

[@brandonmarks466]

wow what a beutiful story.

[@hastamanana8696]

I remember the first time I heard this song. I was at a bar having drinks with an old friend I hadn't seen in a while. I went up to the bartender and asked, "What was that song that was just playing? Can you play it again?" It's interesting how music can tie in memories of when you were listening to that song and bring back memories you had forgotten...

[@shaieshabell9383]

I learned to love myself unconditionally, because I am a QUEEN. Thanks for being the woman that looked like me growing up

[@icsharpk]

Shaiesha Bell 🤞🏾❤️

[@caleblocke8122]

The kinda music my future daughter will listen to. Along with Erykah Badu, queen latifah, and others like them

[@wanjirukarago9308]

Me too I hope she will be listening to such too.

[@Felix-M.]

Yep 👏💯 👏 💯👏💯

[@noseferatu5747]

Tbh I wish ppl thought young boys needed this type of music i think that's why i think I'm worthless now, my younger sister was always treated better and i was abused for who i am especially being a disgrace to the black community, I'm nothing but worthless and alot of black men and women would be happier if i wasn't here at all it would just make the black community alot better, I'm a worthless black boy

[@anastasiakasumba7397]

@@noseferatu5747your worth is determined by u. Don't let them project their insecurities on you

[@Princess_Diariess]

Don’t forget Lauryn Hill!!🙌🏾

[@cherrycolaaa]

*Keep your silicone, I prefer my own, what God gave me is just fine* 🖤

[@LovingSoul61]

cherrycolaaa I'm laughing at myself because I have lived my whole life thinking she said "silly comb"🤣

[@sierrahall1717]

LovingSoul61 you are not alone that makes 2 of us 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️😂😂😂

[@barnesfam]

That's right!

[@sweetsoundsofreading4733]

Me too, thought she was saying keep your silly comb used for straightened hair, but she prefered her own (wide toothed, pick) for her natural hair!!!

[@sweetsoundsofreading4733]

@Mevrouw Aruba no you're right, she did say silicone, all these years I thought I heard 'silly comb' and tried to rationalize what that meant.

[@TrueLibra91]

This song is the soundtrack for my life. It first got me through middle school. Now it’s doing it again at 31 years of age. Thank you, India ❤

[@HebrewHoney777]

"Don't need your silly comb, I prefer my own...what God gave me is just fine" 💯

[@DanielaSilvaUniDFS]

Its silicone etc, for breasts.

[@LikeASkyScraper1313]

She says 'silicone' :)

[@smirlerenard]

Daniela Silva pfff et alors quoi tu veux les meme

[@KeikoKatze]

herzet RAY ben obvieusement tu tiens quelques problemes et tu ne respectes pas les femmes!

[@DanielaSilvaUniDFS]

herzet RAY​ sorry I don't understand French.

[@MIS315]

Why is this beautiful woman not hailed as a role model for all black girls?!! She is worth 10 Beyonces!!!

[@braxtonthomas6194]

MIS315 absolutely

[@ladyd6545]

Say THAT!!!

[@xoxozion215]

Beyonce cant compare

[@jasmineragland6490]

She's a thousand times better than Beyonce and look better 😍😍😍😍😍

[@jessicabumpers4813]

She Actually Is!!!!!

[@112steinway]

"I'm not built like a super model". Oh honey...you are far too modest.

[@altonwalker3221]

This is BEAUTIFUL!! Every wife, mother, daughter needs to KNOW this!! ❤️❤️

[@1123RYANJAMES]

I really envy her self-esteem. She's got a gift!

[@happysmiley6112]

Right when she said "sometimes i shave my legs and sometimes i don't" i liked the video

[@largerthanlife8974]

All of her songs send positive messages, to love and respect yourself... When I was young my father use to play India Arie all time when we were together and I really appreciated that. I appreciate the fact that he respects me enough not to play any vulgar music with bad cursing. My father is now deceased and I miss him very much... I just had to share because this song reminds me of him.

[@uh.jahkayla]

Awww I love this song till this day 🩷

[@JironMitchell919]

I'm a young man...2021...middle of the night feeling mother nature speak to me..I have no clue..smh no clue, what made me put this song on...I love you so much India..your message, your pureness in your lyrics 💯 you a tru artist ✊🏽 that helped a young man notice a lot about himself thru your beautiful song..thank you so much 💙

[@thetwilightzone7151]

We need her now. From Indie Arie to Cardi B. Smh I feel bad for this generation, they missed out.

[@linkone2489]

...ALL GIRLS ROCK...you miss that point then you miss a big part of this song...get woke

[@kenwilliams3494]

@@linkone2489 exactly

[@dantegood2195]

Restless Rebel no need for this comment.

[@wanjirukarago9308]

😂😂😂😂 How dare you compare the two😂😂😂

[@jessgirr1728]

Music is eternally good. Soo many great artists then and now

[@idkbrah241]

Here's the lyrics ! 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 my 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

[@amoh47]

Thank you

[@MaryAbbott390]

This song has always and will always be one of my very favorites.

[@cherryboo65b56]

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 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 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 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 Am I less of a lady if I don't wear panty hose My momma said a lady ain't what she wears but what she knowsâ?¦ But I've drawn the conclusion, it's all an illusion Confusion's the name of the game A misconception, a mass deception, Something gotta 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 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 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 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 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

[@lovemeknots]

Thank you!

[@hana_stars]

a moment of silence for how underappreciated this is after hours of writing the lyrics

[@techbonn7835]

Epic!

[@Thinkslikemakeup]

I use to sing this song as a little girl, only to know now how important the message of this song is, especially with societies beauty standards now a days.

[@TaylorPegram]

God I love her, I hope not only females but males will learn to love themselves for who they are, and not to worry about what others think. Just be happy in your skin!!!

[@marckid93]

Amen to this :)

[@havefaith2016]

Love this song. Makes me feel positive.