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What is the Meaning of This?

from One Year Wiser by Jodi Heights

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A soulful reaction to society’s modern standards for women.
Inspired by this quote: "Well-behaved women seldom make history."
- Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

lyrics

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?
You look pretty in pink.
You’re such a drama queen.
That dress makes you look so skinny.
Don’t make a scene.
Wear a push up bra.
Try to lose some weight.
Cover up the problem spots on the body you hate.

CHORUS
What is the meaning of this?
Don’t feed me empty words.
So I want to be more than just a pretty face.
There are things I was born to do.
I will never make history by always behaving like a lady.

You look so young for a woman your age.
Have you had any work done, honey?
Isn’t it funny that beauty’s such a pain?
Show a little more skin, but cover up your scars.
You should care more about your dress size than who you are.
CHORUS


BRIDGE
Be a good little girl made of sugar and spice, and if you can’t be beautiful, then learn to play nice.
Be a good little girl and never raise your voice.
Who told you that you even have a choice?

CHORUS

What is the meaning of this?

credits

from One Year Wiser, released December 16, 2017
Songwriter, Vocals & Keyboard Instruments: Jodi Heights
Drums: Fabio Pirozzolo
Bass: Richard Gates
Guitar: Raleigh Green
Cello: Aristides Rivas (One Year Wiser, What is the Meaning of This?)
Background Vocals: Laura Vecchione (What is the Meaning of This?)

Preproduction, Brass & String Arrangements - Ray Tarantola
Recorded by Mike Davidson at Plaid Dog Recording
Mixed by: Erich Talaba at Eli's Place
Mastered by Adam Ayan at Gateway Mastering, Portland, Maine

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Jodi Heights Boston, Massachusetts

In the sea of singer-songwriters, Jodi Heights stands out with her classically honed technique and her brilliant lyrics that plumb the depths of everyday life. She holds multiple degrees in music, including a Master of Music from the New England Conservatory.
In 2022, Jodi released the single White Knight and a 3-song EP, Triptych. This was Jodi’s second project with Plaid Dog Recording.
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