Dark Skin Girls
Del Tha Funkee Homosapien Lyrics

As simple as it sounds
This topic may appear simple, but it's more complex than it seems.

it's as simple as it ought to be
Preference for dark-skinned girls should be natural and not require further explanation.

light skin girls lack the dark skin quality
Dark skin is a desirable trait that light skin lacks.

ya don't understand?
Are you having trouble comprehending this concept?

You want an explanation?
Are you asking for further clarification?

Well let D-e-L release the frustration
Del is ready to express his frustration on this topic.

as I see it
From Del's perspective,

every single day
This is a common occurrence in Del's life.

light skin girls ain't satisfied unless they get their way
Light skin girls have a tendency to be spoiled and demand things their way.

always
This happens regularly.

plus they act stuck up
In addition, light skin girls often display snobby attitudes.

they all add up to one great big phuck up
Collectively, their behaviors create a huge mistake or failure.

they try to play suck up
Light skin girls will try to flatter or placate others to get what they want.

when they want somethin'
This behavior emerges only when they have a desire or demand.

then always leave a brother with nothin'
After getting what they want, they leave the person who helped them with nothing in return.

ya think ya look better cause ya skin's a little bit lighter?
Do you believe that your slightly lighter skin tone makes you more attractive?

You're thinkin' you're my type
Assuming that Del is attracted to you.

like I was a typewriter?
Comparing Del's attraction to a machine, which is absurd and disrespectful.

No, ya think ya all-uh-that and all-uh-this
Actually, you believe you are better than others because of your skin color.

but you ain't really shit
The truth is, you are not impressive or important.

without a makeup kit
You rely on cosmetic products to enhance your appearance.

see, ya might be light
Even though you are lighter skinned,

but ya ugly to me
Del finds you unattractive.

black is beautiful
In Del's opinion, dark skin is naturally beautiful.

to me, that's beauty.
In Del's perspective, true beauty lies in dark skin.

Dark skin girls are better than light skin, light skin girls ain't better than dark skin,...
This line repeats the message that dark skin girls are superior in Del's eyes.

CUBE: I disagree homeboy!
Cube disagrees, but his opinion is not relevant to Del's viewpoint.

Now, lets get to the problems
Del is shifting the topic to focus on the issues at hand.

and see if there's a way to solve them
He intends to brainstorm and find a solution.

problem number one, has got to be the attitude
The main problem is the poor attitude among light skin girls.

which is usually vain, selfish & rude
Their attitude is typically characterized by arrogance, self-centeredness, and impoliteness.

personality, wit 'er nose stuck up
Their personality is often defined by their snobbish behavior.

so don't try talkin' to her
It's a waste of time to engage in conversation with these types of individuals.

or walkin' with her
It's also not desirable to walk with them.

to class cause it's out of the question
Asking them to walk to class together is not feasible.

cause you bein' dark is the wrong complexion
Being dark-skinned makes Del an unsuitable companion in their eyes.

for her, she wish she was light, though
When they see him, they wish they were lighter skinned.

I mean lighter than light
They want to be exceptionally light-skinned.

or as close to white as possible
Their ultimate goal is to look as close to being white as they can.

but I fight to stay a brother
Del resists the pressure to conform to their ideal of beauty.

you see, green and dark skin sisters are the color
Del prefers women with dark or green skin.

this don't apply to all the girls with light skin
Del's criticism applies only to the light skin girls who behave in a certain way.

just the ones with their heads up their rear end
He's referring to those who display arrogance and snobbery.

cause if ya did, static would occur
If they had a different attitude, there would be less conflict.

dark skin cuties is what I prefer
Del finds dark-skinned girls attractive.

now, look at her
He uses this line to describe the behavior of light-skinned girls.

her vision is a blur
She has a distorted perception of beauty.

cause contact lenses only let ya see Benzes
Wearing lenses often distorts one's perception of beauty, causing them to see only expensive goods or luxury cars.

plus she would fuss & cuss if I tried to talk to her
She is likely to react aggressively if Del tries to communicate with her.

cause I'm a man who rides the bus
She will look down on Del because he travels by bus.

I get frustrated
These types of situations are distressing for Del.

well, lets say I used to
He used to find these situations frustrating, but he's learned to move on.

now a dark & lovely is who I give juice to
He prefers dark-skinned girls and gives them attention.

so come on, step to Del if ya with this
Those who agree with Del should approach him.

this is the facts
This is the truth.

so brothers don't forget this
He encourages others to keep this message in mind.

I can't understand
He expresses confusion and frustration.

you light skin wenches
Del uses derogatory language to refer to light-skinned girls.

ya think ya all that cause ya have long extensions?
They have an inflated sense of self-worth because of their long hair extensions.

Your hair was natural
He suggests that they've altered their hair with extensions or other products.

now ya got played out braids
Their hair looks outdated and uncool because of their choice of braids.

you woulda looked better with a fade
Del believes a short haircut would be more attractive on them.

dark skin girls are so fly, so honest, so sweet
Desirable traits in a woman, according to Del, include being dark-skinned, honest, and kind.

that's the type of girl I want to meet
Those are the characteristics that Del is looking for in a girlfriend.

not phony or a fake like you are
Light-skinned girls often display fake personalities.

see, Del is bolder
Del is confident and not afraid to speak his mind.

I tap you on the shoulder
He approaches them and initiates a conversation.

and say, 'Hey lighty
He addresses them using a nickname that refers to their skin tone.

could you tap that sister for me?'
He's asking them to set him up with a dark-skinned girl.

But you love Mr. Loveable
They likely have a preference for a boyfriend who is more lovable.

so you'll just ignore me
They'll disregard Del's request as a result.

so find another tip that you can hop upon
Find someone else to talk to, Del suggests.

to get with me ya need some sun and some Coppertone
For Del to be attracted to a light-skinned girl, they'd have to get tanned and use sunscreen.

you'll take a white boyfriend before a black one
They are more likely to choose white partners over black ones.

that's why Del has to stand and attack one
This is the reason why Del feels the need to confront this issue head-on.

next time you see a girl darker than you
He's providing advice for light-skinned girls looking for ways to improve their appearance.

no disrespct when you met her, cause the girl looked better than you.
Don't be disrespectful when you meet someone darker than you because in Del's eyes, they might be more attractive.