This song is truth. So many of us are talented and because we don't look a certain way, we don't get the same opportunities especially in the entertainment industry. While others are appropriated and borrowing and are super successful because of it.
meganjerai *writes this about this song and get A+* Yes! I used comment from this video and copied it and got A+ You took your time cause this is a mini essay
That's just not truth. Many people want to become celebrities and most seldom do no matter what color they are. It is by God's design that you are not famous and out of His goodness. Anyone who doesn't have that fate is blessed rather they realize it or not. It is not your race or your color. Todrick is very talented but in truth, most people can't sing and write and actually have those talents but thinks they do and there are many many people who do have that talent and don't make it very far.
Yo I been writing songs since the first grade Been running from the truth since my first fade To get big cars, to make big stars It takes big scars, better get a first aid Dumb songs are the first played No heart, but they're charting on the first day How you stay brave, when they throwin' you the worst shade? Ones with the talent are the worst paid Anyway, if I have blue button eyes and blonde hay Would I make the magazine on the best page? Be the leading man, if I was less gay? If I was a woman would you try to give me less pay? I could sing for you, but you prefer rap Ask God why he made me out of burlap Porcelain glass is a hall pass where I'm from And... I don't know about you, but I think that's dumb I think that's dumb We the backbone of the green city Never been a model but I've seen plenty Young men and women, tryna fit in Tryna get thin, but skinny don't mean pretty Rainbow, bright colors in the air though Color on the air, but it's rare though The proof is right there though It's not fair though, but they swear "No, what does he know? He just a scarecrow!" Tell me something Why we countin' blessings if they don't count? Yeah, the show is sold out but they sold out And I would rather walk in my shoes 'til the sole's out Yellow brick road, less traveled That's the old route My money built the man a green glass palace Tweedledum ain't what they call it if you ask Alice Why slum, under his green thumb Waiting for crumbs Cause... I don't know about you, but I think that's dumb I think that's dumb Don't find me, I got my own lane formin' Don't mind me, I'm just brainstormin' Do you suppose we could sell our shows And our clothes, with no big booty crows in our videos Will the man never stand for the people Will we demand that our love should be legal Will the land never treat the greens equal Will the fight that they lost become the sequel Cause I'll march till it's done, to the beat of my own drum Cause there's a fight to be won Stand on this post 'til I'm numb, at least I'm standing for some And that we can overcome Cause... I don't know about you, but I think that's dumb I think that's dumb
The last second of the song is so meaningful. The way the other dancers just walked off the stage like they were the heroes, while Todrick and the dancers who were in the whole song are left in the shadows despite all their effort. I really really love this song
This is so powerful. It's beautiful and inspirational that the "Brainless Scarecrow" knows more about media and controversies than the average person, and knows that equality is sooo important to humanity. I understand this to the fullest extent
Todrick is so fucking great man. He writes beautiful meaningful songs, is a fucking beast when it comes to dancing, and is a spectacular actor. He literally does it all and is goddamn amazing every time 👏🏼 we love you Toddy 💖
I love this song "I've never been a model, but I've seen plenty. Young men and woman trying to fit in, trying to get thin. But skinny don't mean pretty" ❤❤
JessicaKnows... &... other great lines like... "The ones with the talent are the worse paid" or "Ask God why he made me out of burlap," "To make big stars, it takes big scars...," "If I had blue botton eyes & blond hay, would I make the magazine on the best page... be the leading man if I was less gay" ...etc, etc, etc... :-)
I legit get chills when the chorus drops and Todrick with his backup dancers are all dressed in black and maintain eye contact while dancing. This video is amazing and I can't stop watching.
How the hell did this music slip under the radar?!? According to the kick counter, it only rocked 15 thousand you-tuberz worlds?!? This is cause for a re-release?!? RE-RELEASE!!! RE-RELEASE!!!
Thank you for releasing each of these individually. I look forward to seeing the rest! It makes it much easier to share with friends who might not have the time or data to watch the full Straight Outta Oz.
This song is so great. The visuals are awesome and the message is so powerful. It also made me realize why I stopped listening to the radio. I finally understand what's missing. The songs are empty, just for money, no messages. Either the texts are simple and stupid or about sex. I am so done with these kinds of songs. Thanks Todrick. Keep going. You're wonderful ❤️
I love this song so much! You talk about about: the contradictions and misconceptions of the music industry, gender inequality, socio-economic status, injustices of sexual orientation, the media and the consumption of African-American culture...but I'm mad confused how you can curate such beautiful, influential work and stand beside a woman that openly portrays all these negative ideals within her music and brand. Do you truly believe in your message on these political standpoints? Or did you do this to be on trend?
Not only is this song a full-on BOP, but you're telling me that it also has truth in almost every single lyric AND it's Wizard of Oz themed? SOMEONE GET THIS MAN A MUSIC AWARD.
i'm crashing the like button i wanna like this a thousand time! i know i know it doesn't do anything! but this bish needs some likes and subs!! Honey you are a true talent!😍 keep it up! 😘 Lots love from the Netherlands
omg. I love so much how you use your musical platform to bring attention to issues in society. I have the utmost respect for you and I think you are unbelievably wonderful. Also, your music is the bomb!
It's so amazing being a day 1 fan and watching you grow and make this amazing masterpiece ❤️ I'm so happy for you so proud of you! Straight outta Oz is pure art
So, just saw his show in Orlando last night, and I think this was my favorite of the numbers, honestly. The dancing was just AWESOME and so tight! I mean, oh my god, the whole SHOW was amazing, but, seriously, the dancing in this one just really stuck with me!
OMG that ending though. I hope I'm not being dumb by noticing it (whether its obvious or not there at all), but at the very end garish blonde 'model' stereotypes got added in front of the actual dancers to highlight the whole point about anyone 'different' being obscured and ignored by the industry. Very clever! I hope Todrick continues to create to this high quality. BTW I also really love this song. Level-pegging with Papi imho.
To add onto your comment (I know it's been two years, so forgive me) the people brightly dressed (and I believe they're most, if not all, white) get really excited and happy and leave the screen. Meanwhile, Todrick and the other black people are dressed in full black and stay in place, their heads bowed.
09/20/2021 Just wanted to say that until I read these two comments that whole ending just went "whoosh" over my head. Thanks for bringing attention to the point. Some of Todrick's points are like a brick to the face, some are so subtle it takes extra effort to spot them.
This is by far one of my favorite songs from Straight Outta Oz it's so catchy and is just makes me want to dance. Great work Todrick keep it up love you.
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"Ones with the talent are the worst paid" 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Well
"We the backbone of the green city!"
Yass Todrick talking about how black culture and style is literally what makes these folk money!!!
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Nisee R I caught that too 👍🏿
This song is truth. So many of us are talented and because we don't look a certain way, we don't get the same opportunities especially in the entertainment industry. While others are appropriated and borrowing and are super successful because of it.
meganjerai *writes this about this song and get A+* Yes! I used comment from this video and copied it and got A+
You took your time cause this is a mini essay
Michaela Wiggins what
And rich
That's just not truth. Many people want to become celebrities and most seldom do no matter what color they are. It is by God's design that you are not famous and out of His goodness. Anyone who doesn't have that fate is blessed rather they realize it or not. It is not your race or your color. Todrick is very talented but in truth, most people can't sing and write and actually have those talents but thinks they do and there are many many people who do have that talent and don't make it very far.
he releases a song and i say "this is definitely my fav" then he released another and i say that that one is my fav so basically they are all my fav.
me
exactly!!
exactly!
#fcute_ sup3rfruit AYYYEEE F CUTIE!
me.
Needs to do a Todrick in Wonderland..
he'd be an amazing Cheshire
YES
+Pirate “Jodi-Ann James” Candy OMG YESSSS 😍😍😍
he could even be The Hatter
+Pirate “Jodi-Ann James” Candy As the Qween
Todrick isn't nominated for MTV's Breakthrough Long Form Video award.
Now, I don't know about you, but I think that's dumb.
IKR He should be nominated for a grammy for something!
But than again...MTV is pretty dumb 😉 #TodrickHallWrocks
AND GOD SAID "LET THE WORLD BE SLAYED BY THE MOST FUCKING MUSICALLY TALENTED MAN EVER." And THE Todrick Hall was born. 😍😍😍
yasss
YES
YAAAS
AMEN YASS
So true😜😜
Yo
I been writing songs since the first grade
Been running from the truth since my first fade
To get big cars, to make big stars
It takes big scars, better get a first aid
Dumb songs are the first played
No heart, but they're charting on the first day
How you stay brave, when they throwin' you the worst shade?
Ones with the talent are the worst paid
Anyway, if I have blue button eyes and blonde hay
Would I make the magazine on the best page?
Be the leading man, if I was less gay?
If I was a woman would you try to give me less pay?
I could sing for you, but you prefer rap
Ask God why he made me out of burlap
Porcelain glass is a hall pass where I'm from
And...
I don't know about you, but I think that's dumb
I think that's dumb
We the backbone of the green city
Never been a model but I've seen plenty
Young men and women, tryna fit in
Tryna get thin, but skinny don't mean pretty
Rainbow, bright colors in the air though
Color on the air, but it's rare though
The proof is right there though
It's not fair though, but they swear
"No, what does he know? He just a scarecrow!"
Tell me something
Why we countin' blessings if they don't count?
Yeah, the show is sold out but they sold out
And I would rather walk in my shoes 'til the sole's out
Yellow brick road, less traveled
That's the old route
My money built the man a green glass palace
Tweedledum ain't what they call it if you ask Alice
Why slum, under his green thumb
Waiting for crumbs
Cause...
I don't know about you, but I think that's dumb
I think that's dumb
Don't find me, I got my own lane formin'
Don't mind me, I'm just brainstormin'
Do you suppose we could sell our shows
And our clothes, with no big booty crows in our videos
Will the man never stand for the people
Will we demand that our love should be legal
Will the land never treat the greens equal
Will the fight that they lost become the sequel
Cause I'll march till it's done, to the beat of my own drum
Cause there's a fight to be won
Stand on this post 'til I'm numb, at least I'm standing for some
And that we can overcome
Cause...
I don't know about you, but I think that's dumb
I think that's dumb
Sara cool
Thank you.
Good look. We heard the song.
frickin brilliant lyrics
*THIS IS LITERALLY MY FAV SONG FROM HIS CD*
It kinda reminds me of "What's My Name" by Rihanna and Drake
Absolutely. This is my favorite one.
Same it's so good and the rap is so good when you really listen to what he's saying
Completely!! Katie Alexis JessicaKnows
Same honestly this is the most incredible heart felt song as well as water guns
The last second of the song is so meaningful.
The way the other dancers just walked off the stage like they were the heroes, while Todrick and the dancers who were in the whole song are left in the shadows despite all their effort.
I really really love this song
Todrick, I love these new songs your pushing out! Good job!!!
Ryan!! ily bby
ikr!! love you ryan
Who?
You know they were all on Straight Outta Oz
hi ryan
Omg Todrick should have a contest of people dancing the dance in this song. It will be a video montage of dancing.
Or their own style of dance
This is so powerful. It's beautiful and inspirational that the "Brainless Scarecrow" knows more about media and controversies than the average person, and knows that equality is sooo important to humanity. I understand this to the fullest extent
I love the costuming and creativity in Straight Outta Oz
Unless you just don't like music I don't know how people could dislike this video.
true that
You’ve got some homophobic racist sexist assholes to thanks for that because this brings actual problems forward
Todrick is so fucking great man. He writes beautiful meaningful songs, is a fucking beast when it comes to dancing, and is a spectacular actor. He literally does it all and is goddamn amazing every time 👏🏼 we love you Toddy 💖
I bet them x factor judges are crying themselves to sleep now
😂😂
lmao right
he was on American idol
francheska landfair did he win??
no he didn't win
The force is strong with this one ✨
Am I the only one who wants that hoodie he's wearing?🤔
Me too
i need it
Same
Oh, no.
Me too
I'm really happy that he's making music that makes him happy, but damn his OG songs are my favourite.
You preach the absolute truth, I wish this song was on the radio
I love this song
"I've never been a model, but I've seen plenty. Young men and woman trying to fit in, trying to get thin. But skinny don't mean pretty" ❤❤
"But skinny don't mean pretty..." 👏👏👏 preach.
Todrick should have his own HALL of fame get it
OMG I love this song it's so good
Omg I love the line (if I was a women would you try to get me less payed)😄👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
YYEESS it's my favorite!
JessicaKnows...
&... other great lines like... "The ones with the talent are the worse paid" or "Ask God why he made me out of burlap," "To make big stars, it takes big scars...," "If I had blue botton eyes & blond hay, would I make the magazine on the best page... be the leading man if I was less gay" ...etc, etc, etc... :-)
This brings tears of joy to me. Regardless of how the world may treat us, we know better. We are love and light.
5 yrs later still playing..I love everything todrick have done but this is my favorite song..😍
Thank you for always fighting for us! Legalize love for all!
I get chills every time when the beat drops and I'm not exaggerating
It's dumb that he isn't on the top charts!!! True talent
DAMN, GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!
This needs to be in the charts!!! I love it
It really does. These lyrics are universal.
I don't think it'll be a hit cause the lyrics are actually talk about something that's important
+Nora Dalmy the sad truth
+Nora Dalmy *talking. My grammar in this though 😂
Why doesn't this have more views?! This song had so much meaning behind it!
I legit get chills when the chorus drops and Todrick with his backup dancers are all dressed in black and maintain eye contact while dancing. This video is amazing and I can't stop watching.
How the hell did this music slip under the radar?!? According to the kick counter, it only rocked 15 thousand you-tuberz worlds?!?
This is cause for a re-release?!? RE-RELEASE!!! RE-RELEASE!!!
Todrick deserves so much more recognition.
We all need to share his music!!!!!
Thank you for releasing each of these individually. I look forward to seeing the rest! It makes it much easier to share with friends who might not have the time or data to watch the full Straight Outta Oz.
Still his best song for me. I'll always love you mr.hall
Wow. A rap song that actually has a good message.
I'm impressed.
This. Is. So. Deep.
the rhythm of the rap gives me a drake vibe and that is everything to me
and music a bit of lean on major lazer! love it!!
+Platon Emil i see it
Im feeling that too
+Platon Emil Hey that's soo true and I love that song+
i'm kinda getting a justin bieber vibe idk
Todrick, you have helped my son come out. Now he is so proud just because he listens to your music
still listening to the whole album 3 years later this is my favorite album🥰😍
isn't it amazing how far Todrick has come since his American Idol days! Just shows when you have true talent you don't need those TV shows.
This song is so great. The visuals are awesome and the message is so powerful. It also made me realize why I stopped listening to the radio. I finally understand what's missing. The songs are empty, just for money, no messages. Either the texts are simple and stupid or about sex. I am so done with these kinds of songs. Thanks Todrick. Keep going. You're wonderful ❤️
Dude needs to be on the Radio in the UK. We need this sort of awesome music. We need to recognise this incredible talent 😍
These new songs are the truth that he's been coming out with! ✌✊💪
Yaaaaaaaaash This song needs to be on radios!!!!!!
How does this video not have millions of views?!
BEST ONE YET!!!!!
When you do a tour with your music Ima be first in line cus Ohmygoshhhhh
Ummmmm this is my music and I'm on tour. #gotcha
+todrickhall when will u come to Australia
+todrickhall todricl you are the queeeeen Slay em toddy ❤️❤️
+todrickhall please make a german Tour
+todrickhall oh my gosh I've been under a rock then
I love that he uses the word "dumb" & not "stupid". stupid is equivalent to "hate"
such a great message.
This guy is getting me to where I am. Thanks for being such an inspiration!💖
Dumb is beyond Bop, I luh ittttt
2:01 When you gonna do a back flip, but your crush is watching so you decide not to.
Todrick - singer, dancer, writer --- you are a real Renaissance man! You blow my mind with your talent! keep it up
Is there a youtube/independent Grammy Category?? I LOVE dam near this entire album.. LOVE It..
Five years ago you sang for gas and now you're going on tour all over America and Europe. Boy, you can be proud! ❤
I love this song so much! You talk about about: the contradictions and misconceptions of the music industry, gender inequality, socio-economic status, injustices of sexual orientation, the media and the consumption of African-American culture...but I'm mad confused how you can curate such beautiful, influential work and stand beside a woman that openly portrays all these negative ideals within her music and brand. Do you truly believe in your message on these political standpoints? Or did you do this to be on trend?
Why isnt there a love button on youtube cause this needs one!! I cant stop playing this.
Also the lyric where u said something about being less gay
Don't be less cause then u wouldn't be the person u are today
U perfect!
Not only is this song a full-on BOP, but you're telling me that it also has truth in almost every single lyric AND it's Wizard of Oz themed?
SOMEONE GET THIS MAN A MUSIC AWARD.
The lyrics are the best part
Nothing compares to your live show, but I'm so glad you've given us the gift of your album with videos to enjoy forever!
STILL MY FAVE SONG OF STRAIGHT OUTTA OZ
This is my favorite song!!!!!!!! I LOVE TODRICK HALL!
i'm crashing the like button i wanna like this a thousand time! i know i know it doesn't do anything! but this bish needs some likes and subs!! Honey you are a true talent!😍 keep it up! 😘 Lots love from the Netherlands
Words not from his brain, but from his heart.
Went to his Columbus straight outta Oz concert it was AWESOME
Please put this album in Spotify!!!!! LOOOOOVVVEEEE!
Toddy rocking that Yeezy style ❤️😂👏🏼
I think this has such a positive message
"Trying to fit in, trying to get thin... but skinny don't mean pretty" - Todrick Hall 2016
10/10 best lyrics
omg. I love so much how you use your musical platform to bring attention to issues in society. I have the utmost respect for you and I think you are unbelievably wonderful. Also, your music is the bomb!
Need that hoodie
This song NEEDS to be on the radio
my favourite song from the album by far 🔥
Me TOO!!! I thought it was just me!
Much love to you Todrick, I've been a fan since I first saw you on Rupauls Drag Race. Keep living your dream!!!! 💋💗💓💞
I loved it when he said "skinny doesnt mean pretty"!!!❤ if only everybody thought that our world would be much easier
i really love his word play, so talented .
I wish I had even an eighth of his creativity
You do you just haven't discovered how to let it out yet
I just want to live in the middle of the landscape behind him so bad, It's so gorgeous!!!
I didnt realize he was a "back up dancer" the first 5 times I saw this. now this video is even deeper to me.
I LOVE THAT SOONG!!!!
It's so amazing being a day 1 fan and watching you grow and make this amazing masterpiece ❤️ I'm so happy for you so proud of you! Straight outta Oz is pure art
So, just saw his show in Orlando last night, and I think this was my favorite of the numbers, honestly. The dancing was just AWESOME and so tight! I mean, oh my god, the whole SHOW was amazing, but, seriously, the dancing in this one just really stuck with me!
This should have more views than it has
This is definitely my favorite song on the album.
OMG that ending though. I hope I'm not being dumb by noticing it (whether its obvious or not there at all), but at the very end garish blonde 'model' stereotypes got added in front of the actual dancers to highlight the whole point about anyone 'different' being obscured and ignored by the industry. Very clever! I hope Todrick continues to create to this high quality.
BTW I also really love this song. Level-pegging with Papi imho.
To add onto your comment (I know it's been two years, so forgive me) the people brightly dressed (and I believe they're most, if not all, white) get really excited and happy and leave the screen. Meanwhile, Todrick and the other black people are dressed in full black and stay in place, their heads bowed.
09/20/2021 Just wanted to say that until I read these two comments that whole ending just went "whoosh" over my head. Thanks for bringing attention to the point. Some of Todrick's points are like a brick to the face, some are so subtle it takes extra effort to spot them.
This song should hit the charts.
If this was a few years ago this would've been the most controversial thing ever
|-/
The emperor has no clothes. Awesome music, awesome talent.
out of all the songs dumb is my favorite😍😘❤❤❤❤❤❤ If u don't like it I think that's DUMB
My instructor played this song all the time in our gym class. Some dip massage 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
1 dislike?
I think that's dumb
Same
👍
thanks for not being a hater
Oz its 133 now well i think thats dumb
Oz 148 that ain't dumb that's just deaf
Todrick, this is AMAZING! I've been a fan since day one, but still a little bummed that I can't see you in concert. Europe wishes you were here!
I love all your songs todrick and can u go a 4 melanie Martinez plzs
yes😱please
😍😍 YAS
yesss please todrick
ya
ya
This is by far one of my favorite songs from Straight Outta Oz it's so catchy and is just makes me want to dance. Great work Todrick keep it up love you.
you are so FUCKING TALENTED DAYUUUUUUUM
He killed it