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Lizzo released her debut album Coconuts this past January. In the three months since its release, the album has been streamed more than 18 million times across all platforms. It was certified Platinum by Apple Music and has received praise from music-industry luminaries like Shawn Mendes and Kim Petras.
It’s been compared to singer Janelle Monae’s debut album and even has elements of hip-hop. Similar to other musician’s debut records, Coconuts displays the artist at their most vulnerable and raw state, while still maintaining a boundary between what the audience is allowed to hear and what they are expected to see.
The 17-track album includes a track called “Ride on Time” which was written by G-Eazy, whom she dated for two years before splitting with in May of 2018. In this article, we’ll be looking at the album’s most socially relevant track titled “Coconut Oil.
“Coconut Oil” is the fifth track on Lizzo’s debut album. The lyrics to this track begin with the line, “I’ve been told they can’t relate to my swag,” where she uses “swag” in place of a more vulgar slang term often used to demean women. This lyric represents how she isn’t overly concerned with other people’s opinions of her, and that she isn’t standing for her appearance (or lack thereof) to be something that is used against her.
Andrea Booker –
Lizzo is Bae. What more do you want? 2016 I was going through a divorce and moving on with life. This album helped me gain self confidence and sass. Finding out exactly what I want out of life. Thank you Lizzo.
Brandon –
if you scratch the photo that is included it smells like coconut oil!
Sarah –
Yes yes yes I love lizzo I would buy this as a cd if it was available but I love to have it as mp3 love these songs! Feeling good as hell :)♡
MissyD –
Lizzo speaks for grown women. Her message: Love yourself and don’t be afraid of who you are! … Embrace being a beautiful woman inside and out!
Jay –
I just love Lizzo ❤️
lovedolls –
Great sound, love the music!
Discerning Buyer –
Loved Lizzo for years but I only enjoyed her music sporadically when it happened to come across XM or other streaming but thought it was finally time I bought her CDs. Love it, as I said above it’s go get it happy music with a flute. She is unapologetic, uplifting and motivating. I’ve listed to this in the shower, in the car on the treadmill at parties and it is fitting across all of those situations. Love the flute! It’s a highly undervalued instrument and glad to see it getting a spotlight.
Siren S. Den –
What do these tracks and coconut oil have in common?they are meant to help you, just like Lizzo. 🙂
B. M. Sithole –
I LOVE Lizzo. She seems to have come out of the blue and just exploded on the scene. I love her music and energy.
Jenni –
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Great Record!! I love Lizzo!! Came with a photo of Lizzo that is coconut scented! Great Record!