Braid My Hair
Mario · Mario [2002]
When you look at me, I know you see
A 15 year old, gettin his dough
Back and fourth to the studios
Hoppin ROUND limosines, rockin the latest jeans
Jordans, fresh, t-shirts, new
And even though these things are true
Its hard work and sometimes I just wanna go home and...
Tell my girl to....
Braid my hair
C'mon and braid my hair
Back in my hood, feelin good
No worries or no cares
Baby, use your hands to make me feel alright
And take away the stress and drama in my life
Won't you braid my hair
You may think that I'm complainin'
But thats not the case, all I'm sayin
Is my body gets weak, my mind gets tired
I need sleep, but I gotta keep travelin on the road
Doin these shows, New York to Cali Dallas to Philly
Its the rules of the game, that I chose to play
but sometimes i wanna say (say)
baby wont you...
Braid my hair
C'mon and braid my hair
Back in my hood, feelin good
No worries or no cares
Baby, use your hands to make me feel alright
And take away the stress and drama in my life
Won't you braid my hair
Sit me down like you love me (love me)
Do it anyway you want, baby take it slowly
Front to back, side to side, criss cross
Get creative with it girl do your thang
Put it down like you love me
Let your fingers do the walkin
And your lips do the talkin in my ear
Tell me what I wanna hear
I swear, cant wait for you to....
Braid my hair
C'mon and braid my hair
Back in my hood, feelin good
No worries or no cares
Baby, use your hands to make me feel alright
And take away the stress and drama in my life
Won't you braid my hair
Do what you wanna do
baby its up to you
sit me between your legs
girl wont you braid my hair
baby make me feel allright
and make it last all nite
(and take away the stress and drama in my life)
while you....
Braid my hair
C'mon and braid my hair
Back in my hood, feelin good
No worries or no cares
Baby, use your hands to make me feel alright
And take away the stress and drama in my life
Won't you braid my hair
A 15 year old, gettin his dough
Back and fourth to the studios
Hoppin ROUND limosines, rockin the latest jeans
Jordans, fresh, t-shirts, new
And even though these things are true
Its hard work and sometimes I just wanna go home and...
Tell my girl to....
Braid my hair
C'mon and braid my hair
Back in my hood, feelin good
No worries or no cares
Baby, use your hands to make me feel alright
And take away the stress and drama in my life
Won't you braid my hair
You may think that I'm complainin'
But thats not the case, all I'm sayin
Is my body gets weak, my mind gets tired
I need sleep, but I gotta keep travelin on the road
Doin these shows, New York to Cali Dallas to Philly
Its the rules of the game, that I chose to play
but sometimes i wanna say (say)
baby wont you...
Braid my hair
C'mon and braid my hair
Back in my hood, feelin good
No worries or no cares
Baby, use your hands to make me feel alright
And take away the stress and drama in my life
Won't you braid my hair
Sit me down like you love me (love me)
Do it anyway you want, baby take it slowly
Front to back, side to side, criss cross
Get creative with it girl do your thang
Put it down like you love me
Let your fingers do the walkin
And your lips do the talkin in my ear
Tell me what I wanna hear
I swear, cant wait for you to....
Braid my hair
C'mon and braid my hair
Back in my hood, feelin good
No worries or no cares
Baby, use your hands to make me feel alright
And take away the stress and drama in my life
Won't you braid my hair
Do what you wanna do
baby its up to you
sit me between your legs
girl wont you braid my hair
baby make me feel allright
and make it last all nite
(and take away the stress and drama in my life)
while you....
Braid my hair
C'mon and braid my hair
Back in my hood, feelin good
No worries or no cares
Baby, use your hands to make me feel alright
And take away the stress and drama in my life
Won't you braid my hair
Braid My Hair
Mario's "Braid My Hair" stands as a defining track from his 2002 debut album, showcasing his signature blend of R&B and hip-hop. Released during a pivotal era for the genre, the song exemplifies his ability to craft smooth, melodic hooks that balanced commercial appeal with authentic street credibility. As a key part of his early discography, the recording highlights his vocal versatility and the collaborative spirit that characterized his work with producers like Timbaland. The track remains a staple in discussions of early 2000s R&B, reflecting the sound that propelled Mario to international stardom and established him as a leading figure in the genre's evolution.