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Miss Celie's Pants Lyrics – Fantasia

Soundtrack Album: The Color Purple

Miss Celie's Pants Text

[CELIE]
All I need's a needle and a spool of thread
Got about a million patterns in my head
All the ladies' legs are gonna love to dance
When they in Miss Celie's pants

[LADIES]
Gabardine, velveteen, satin or lace
Buttons and bows all over the place

[CELIE]
Styles that'll make you feel like a queen

[LADIES]
That woman's a whiz with a sewin' machine

[LADIES]
Who that say, who that say, who that
Who that say, who that say, who that
Who that say, what you say
In Miss Celie's pants
Who that say, who that say, who that

[SOFIA]
Look out here, get out my way
Sofia's back and I'm here to stay

[LADIES]
In Miss Celie's Pants

[SHUG]
Girl, you swept out the memories
Filled this place with joy

[SOFIA]
In this big old store

[DORIS]
Got your sewin' machine

[DARLENE]
Mirror shiny clean

[JARENE]
And a fitting room
Smell like sweet perfume

[SOFIA]
That man might have

[SHUG, GLODENE, ODESSA]
Done you wrong
[CELIE]
And brought you to tears
And made you believe that you're not strong

[LADIES]
Strong

[CELIE]
But, look
I said, look
Are you lookin'?

[CELIE]
We all lookin', honey

[CELIE]
Look who's wearin' the pants now

[LADIES]
Who that say, who that say, who that
Who that say, who that say, who that
Who that say, what you say
In Miss Celie's pants

[LADIES]
Who that say, who that say, who that (Who that say)
Who that say, who that say, who that (Who that say)
Who that say, what you say
In Miss Celie's pants

The Color Purple

Soundtrack Lyrics for Movie, 2023

Track Listing

›Huckleberry Pie

Halle & Phylicia Pearl Mpasi

›Mysterious Ways

Tamela Mann

›She Be Mine

Phylicia Pearl Mpasi

›Keep It Movin'

Halle, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi

Corey Hawkins

Danielle Brooks

Fantasia

Fantasia

Taraji P. Henson

Fantasia & Taraji P. Henson

›Agoo

The Color Purple Ensemble

›Hell No! (Reprise)

Fantasia

›Miss Celie's Blues (Sister)

Taraji P. Henson

›Miss Celie's Pants

Fantasia

›I'm Here

Fantasia

›Maybe God Is Tryin' To Tell You Somethin'

Taraji P. Henson

Fantasia

Fantasia

USHER, H.E.R.

Keyshia Cole

Alicia Keys

Jorja Smith

›Keep Pushin' (Missy Elliott Remix)

Halle

›When I Can't Do Better

Mary J. Blige

›There Will Come a Day

Celeste

›Any Worse (Squeak's Song)

H.E.R.

›Hell No! (Reprise) (Missy Elliott Remix)

Fantasia

›You See Me

Coco Jones

›Workin' (Timbaland Remix)

Corey Hawkins

›Mysterious Ways (Mörda Remix)

Tamela Mann

›All I Need

Jennifer Hudson

›Hell No! (Timbaland Remix)

Danielle Brooks

JANE HANDCOCK

October London

Darkchild, Konstance

V. Bozeman

›Maybe God Is Tryin' To Tell You Somethin'

Mary Mary

February, 05th 2024

"Miss Celie’s Pants" by Fantasia, from "The Color Purple" soundtrack, is a song that celebrates independence, creativity, and the transformative power of self-expression. The lyrics narrate the journey of Miss Celie, a character who finds liberation and empowerment through the art of sewing, specifically making pants. The song begins with Celie describing her skill and passion for sewing: "All I need's a needle and a spool of thread / Got about a million patterns in my head." This highlights her creativity and the abundance of ideas she possesses, ready to be transformed into reality. The phrase "All the ladies' legs are gonna love to dance / When they in Miss Celie's pants" suggests that her creations are not just garments but symbols of joy and freedom, inspiring confidence and celebration among those who wear them. The chorus with the ladies chiming in about different fabrics and styles illustrates the community's admiration for Celie’s work. It shows how her sewing brings beauty and variety ("Gabardine, velveteen, satin or lace / Buttons and bows all over the place") into the lives of the women around her. The song also touches on themes of resilience and overcoming adversity. Characters like Sofia and Shug acknowledge Celie’s journey, noting how she has replaced pain and sadness with joy and purpose ("Girl, you swept out the memories / Filled this place with joy"). This change is not just personal but also impacts her environment, as indicated by the descriptions of her sewing space. Finally, the song culminates in a powerful statement of transformation and empowerment: "Look who's wearin' the pants now." This line is both literal and metaphorical, representing Celie’s newfound control over her life and her role as a source of inspiration and strength in her community. In summary, "Miss Celie’s Pants" is an uplifting anthem about finding one's voice and strength through creative expression, challenging traditional norms, and building a community of support and empowerment.

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