Mascara – English Lyrics

• By: Jazmine Sullivan
• Album: Reality Show

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw and relatable lyrics of Jazmine Sullivan's "Mascara" to understand how modern R&B skillfully addresses complex social themes. This song is a masterclass in storytelling through music, offering rich vocabulary and cultural insights into beauty standards and self-worth. Learn how powerful vocal delivery can enhance a message, making it an engaging and thought-provoking piece for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.

[English]

Yeah my hair and my ass fake, but so what?

I get my rent paid with it and my tits get me trips

To places I can't pronounce right

He said he'd keep it coming if I keep my body tight

And them bitches stay mad cause I'm living the life

'Cause I'm living the life, oh

Most people think I'm shallow

'Cause I'm always dressed like I'm going out to the club

But I gotta keep up cause it's new chicks poppin' up everyday

And they want the same thang

So I never leave the house without makeup on

I keep mascara in my pocket if I'm running to the market

'Cause you never know who's watching you

So I got to stay on, I got to stay on

I got to stay on, I got to stay on

Said I got to stay on

No, I ain't got a job, but so what?

I don't need it when I'm getting everything that I want

And everything that I ask for

I wear that freakum dress for daddy and he give me more

And them bitches stay mad cause they working so hard

While I'm working so smart, oh

It's a small price to pay when you're living this good

And it keep me in the hills, and it kept me out the hood

'Cause it's new chicks poppin' up everyday

And they want the same thang

So I never leave the house without the makeup on

I keep mascara in my pocket if I'm running to the market

'Cause you never know who's watching you

So I got to stay on, I got to stay on

I got to stay on, I got to stay on

Said I got to stay on

Now, I know why you're looking at me like that

It ain't attractive when you're looking at me like that

No, don't be mad 'cause while you're cooking

Dinner for your broke nigga

You could be in the gym working on your figure like me

So, don't I deserve to be privileged?

Don't I deserve to get the very best?

'Cause it ain't easy being this fine all the time

'Cause if it was, then we all could do it

But we can't, no no

So bitch don't kill my vibe, don't be mad 'cause you coach class

And I'm in that G5

Beautiful girls run the whole world

That's why I got to stay on

So I never leave the house without makeup on

I keep mascara in my pocket if I'm running to the market

'Cause you never know who's watching you

So I got to stay on, I got to stay on

I got to stay on, I got to stay on

Said I got to stay on

Oh

And she drive the dope boys crazy

She knows, all them hoes so jealous

'Cause that ass, will make a man leave home

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That's why she keeps her mascara on

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