Discover the story of the song > Run and Tell That! – original broadway cast of hairspray

The protagonist and their friends are invited to a party hosted by Seaweed's family, who are people of color. They feel excited and cool to be invited somewhere new. In the song, Seaweed sings about people judging him and others based on their skin color, but also acknowledges that there is beauty in diversity. The song encourages everyone to celebrate differences and embrace diversity because it makes the world a better place. Li'l Inez, Seaweed's sister, also sings about embracing her own voice and identity despite the discrimination she has faced.