You know how people are becoming sexually active way too early because they think it's going to be like it is in the movies. And people are not aware of their bodies in a certain way, because they are afraid to see themselves for who they are because they want to see themselves in someone else's shoes or whatever.

Because you never know where life is gonna take you, And you can't change where you've been, But today, I have the opportunity to choose.

It's not fair that people ignore AIDS in Africa because it's Africa. It's not fair.

It doesn't cost a thing to smile.

I'm not the average girl from your video and I ain't built like a supermodel but I learned to love myself unconditionally because i am a queen

Anyway, in my performance style, I'm a singer-songwriter. People can call it neo-soul or R&B or whatever. But at the core, when you see me live, I'm a singer-songwriter.

Your real job in this world is to be you.