Discover the story of the song > All Dolled Up – Janelle Monáe

The lyrics describe a process of getting dressed up and changing one's appearance to look better. The protagonist suggests plucking, tucking, cutting, and applying different products to their hair and skin. They emphasize that when you're all dolled up, you can hide your flaws and feel like a whole new person. The song also mentions choosing trendy outfits and pretending to be someone else. However, at the end, the protagonist expresses a desire to be able to choose who they really are and be a whole new version of themselves.