Teena Marie - High Yellow Girl Lyrics
(feat. Alia Rose)Everybody says that you're so beautifulFrom the inside to the outMy precious jewelI hope that I can give you all the love you needI'd lay down my life for ya baby, yes indeedHigh Yellow girlGolden lady fair, with hair, like lamb's woolHigh yellow childSo familiar to me, like the river NileI lie awake at night sometimes my eyes get fullHow did I deserve such love from an angelOh, the lovely simple thangs, your soul rushingThe sun rises and sets on ya baby, blessed beHigh yellow girlSkin like clover honey, eyes like mother's soulHigh yellow childOne half dark like daddy, one half mama brightSo familiar to me (you look like me)Your smile, it reminds me of every aromatic saffronHigh yellow child, Yellow child highPatiently, I waited, for so long, I prayedAnd my sweet Jesus sent me you on Christmas dayLast night I picked up my guitar, chile I'm feelin youWhat can I give to my daughter, hey y'all, tell the truthHigh yellow girlGolden lady fair, with hair like lamb's woolHigh yellow childSo familiar through me, like the river NileSo familiar to me, your smileIt reminds me of aromatic saffronHigh yellow child, Yellow child highThey call here Mello YellowCause her skin is caramelThey call her Mellow YellowCause her skin is caramelHigh Yellow child[Alia Rose:] I got a little sister named brown sugar[Teena Marie:] [? ]My babies don't have to cry, I lay down my life[Alia Rose:] I love you Mommy[Teena Marie:] Love you too baby[Alia Rose:] High yellow cinnamon, red boned, chocolateEbony, brown sugarHigh yellow cinnamon, red boned, chocolate, Ebony, brown sugar, sugar, sugar...
