Song Title: "Clothes"
Artist: Barlow Girl
Album: Barlow Girl
Click on the youtube link to listen to the song and read the lyrics-- was the best lyric video I could find.
http://youtu.be/O88KlgcsY8s
Lyrics (Below)
Clothes aren't what they used to be
They don't seem to fit you and me anymore
Modesty is out the door
Flaunting what we've got and more is in
Yeah its in
They're saying
Don't ask why just wear what we say
You'll look like a model if you'll only obey
To get the attention, just do what we say
Pay so much for clothes so small
Was this shirt made for me or my doll?
Is this all I get?
I looked so hot but caught a cold
I was doing just what I was told
To fit in
Were saying lets ask why
Don't wear what they say
Don't want to be a model
They cant eat anyway
That kind of attention will fade with the day
So Ill stand up and say
Clothes that fit are fine
Wont show whats mine
Don't change my mind
Ill be fine
~Behind the Song~
'About a year and a half ago, we had just seen a movie and we were upset about the immodest clothing the actresses wore. It made us want to protect our brothers in Christ, and men in general against seeing such things. Often, they have no choice because its always there, right in front of them. They can try to look away, but the damage has already been done. Its everywhere. So we just wanted to, in a creative way, not a condemning way, speak up about that issue. Now, many times when we play that song, guys will come up to us after our concerts and thank us for writing it.' - Becca Barlow (BarlowGirl)
*****
Barlow Girl has been one of my favorite bands for years. I can remember jumping on my bed when I was younger, singing this song as loud as I could -- with a hairbrush in hand as my always ready microphone, and all my always supportive stuff animals as my audience. All their songs are great, but this one always was a favorite of mine. I didn't understand the meaning of the words back then, not like i do now. Its a great song-- So enjoy and have a blessed week!
Check back on Monday for a new blog post!
Are you dressed to lure, or be pure? Find out on Monday.
Love, KayLeigh
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