[Spoken Intro]
This a special shout going out
To my mama, Ms. Ernestine Charles
Mama used to do people hair in the kitchen
Press and curl, hot curlers, everythang
I love you, mama

[Verse 1]
Black Hair is a Revolution
Cornrows
Uh-uh Honey, I am tender-headed
Jheri Curls
Style Sophistication
Afro Puff
Ah, ooh, ah, ooh
Hair Weave
Call her Miss Ross
Braids
Pride, Respect
Extensions
More of a 90’s Fashion
Asymmetrical Shroom
Banji Girl!

[Chorus]
I’m going back, back, black to my roots
Where my love can be found and my heart rings true
I’m going back, back, black to my roots
To the time and the place, coming back to you
[Verse 2]
Black hair is a Revolution
Finger Wave
A Classic Extravaganza!
Press and Curl
Never mix, never worry
Flat Top Fade
Very Contemporary
Nail Sculpture
Urban Distinction
Hot Comb
Ouch Mama! That was my ear!
Blow Out Kits
Ooh, ooh tamba
No-Lye Relaxer
Fried, dyed, and laid to the side

[Chorus]
I’m going back, back, black to my roots
Where my love can be found and my heart rings true
I’m going back, back, black to my roots
To the time and the place, coming back to you

[Spoken]
Black Hair is...
Now mama got her own salon down on Auburn Ave
And if you wanna know what’s happening in Atlanta
Just go to the salon, that’s to you, all y’all down there
Brothers and sisters, Miss Earlene, Lizzy Dean, Renetta, Little baby boy, Tone Tone, Leonard, K-Ron, Cornisha
Peace to all my brothers and sisters
Peace, love and hair grease
[Chorus]
I’m going back, back, black to my roots
Where my love can be found and my heart rings true
I’m going back, back, black to my roots
To the time and the place, coming back to you

[Outro]
Black Hair Is...