Black Girl Lost 2005
Papoose Lyrics

A young wild beautiful love child
Describing the subject as a young and free-spirited person.

You like them thug style link rockin, then mink coppin
Describing the type of men the subject is attracted to.

Hit you on the sink a hundred dollar drink poppin
Referring to the wild and expensive lifestyle of the subject.

The head'll make you take him shoppin, a foul doctrine
Describing the manipulative behavior of some of the men the subject is involved with.

Reminiscent of my first time up in a chick
Comparing the subject's naivete to the artist's past experiences with women.

You was innocent, but now you rent-a-dick, wear the tightest shit
Commenting on how the subject's mindset has changed over time.

Chanel lookin real, airbrushed nails
Describing the subject's grooming practices.

Hit the gym, hit the scales, heaven-sent but negligent (so fine..)
Describing the subject's attractive physical appearance but also pointing out her neglectful behavior.

To see a prophecy, your ebony tone is lockin me
Referring to the prophetic nature of the subject's appearance and beauty.

The way you moan make me daydream of you on top of me
Expressing the artist's sexual attraction to the subject.

Wishin I could be the one man; but you juggle
Expressing the artist's desire to be with the subject exclusively, but acknowledging the subject's involvement with multiple men.

Way too many Willies all in one hand
Referring to the multiple men the subject is involved with.

You wanna run up in clubs, gettin rubbed on
Describing the subject's preference for going to clubs and being touched by men.

Niggas pull your hair, shake your fat rear
Describing the physical interactions the subject has with men in clubs.

Get your fuck on - followin week, you back there
Describing the subject's cycle of going to clubs, having sex with men and then returning the next week.

But what you stuck on, weed, clowns and cars
Describing the subject's fixation on drugs, entertainment and materialistic items.

Puffin with some lil nigga, husband not knowin she's out
Describing the subject's deceitful behavior towards her partner, smoking with another man behind his back.

Could you believe Eve, Mother Earth of the seas
Referencing Eve from the Bible and likening the subject to her as the Mother Earth figure of the seas.

Niggas thirst you, you just let em hurt you and leave
Commenting on how the subject allows men to use her for sex and then discard her afterwards.

What up mah, frontin like you naive
Calling out the subject for pretending to be naive.

Push your man's whip, calling police when you flip
Describing the subject's deceitful and manipulative behavior towards her partner.

Can't understand it, yo it should be a throne for us
Reflecting on how black women should be respected and admired.

But for now that's a whole different zone from us, word!
Acknowledging that the reality for black women is different and often more difficult than what it should be.

Diamonds all shinin, lookin all fine
Describing the subject's physical appearance as glamorous.

Pretty little face, get a little high
Describing the subject's attractive facial features and tendency to use drugs.

Young girl stugglin, tryin to survive
Acknowledging the subject's struggles and hardships in life.

Mother of the Earth, she made you and I
Referencing the subject's powerful and maternal nature.

Just tired of playin the same ol' games
Expressing disillusionment with the subject's current lifestyle and mindset.

Messin with my mind, emotional thangs
Commenting on the artist's emotional connection to the subject.

And there goes, a black girl, lost
Reflecting on how the subject's behavior causes her to lose sight of herself and her potential.

Like Isis, she got you heartbroke and felt lifeless
Comparing the subject to the Egyptian goddess Isis, who was also associated with loss and hardship.

Grow up girl instead you want revenge so now you act the nicest
Commenting on how the subject's desire for revenge causes her to act kind and manipulative towards men.

To who'sever gettin down and trifless
Referring to the men the subject is using and manipulating.

To get his mind all you do is give him somethin priceless
Describing the subject's manipulative tactics towards men.

Cause in time he'll realize the thighs is all he needs
Commenting on the superficial and sexual nature of the subject's relationships with men.

More than weed, then you hit him off with lies and greed (deceit, yeah)
Describing how the subject manipulates men by using lies and greed to get what she wants.

There you go again, startin' wars, makin me more yours
Commenting on the subject's tendency to start fights and create drama in her relationships.

Seem to get a kick out of keepin' me on all fours
Describing the subject's desire to dominate and control men in her relationships.

Face glistenin, I'm addicted to you
Expressing the artist's attraction and addiction to the subject's physical appearance.

Original, Wisdom Body got me picturin you
Describing the subject's unique and captivating physical appearance.

Igloos of ice trickin' on you, you never listen
Describing how the subject is easily fooled by men and their material possessions.

To this nigga spendin' Franklins on tennis anklets
Describing the subject's materialistic nature and how she is easily swayed by men who spend money on her.

Must've had a bad deal in the past though
Acknowledging that the subject's experiences in life may have contributed to her current behavior.

Can't even keep it real with a nigga with cash flow
Commenting on how the subject cannot be honest and genuine even when involved with a wealthy man.

Say men are all the same, what we need to do is break this chain
Acknowledging that the subject may have a negative perception of men, but suggesting that there needs to be a change to break this pattern.

You got a job part-time and school's your night thing
Describing the subject's current employment and academic situation.

With dreams to settle down, it ain't far from now
Describing the subject's desire to have a stable and committed relationship in the future.

You gettin interviewed, but your boss is into gettin' screwed
Describing the subject's negative experiences in the workplace and how she is mistreated by her boss.

Typical day that the black girl sees
Commenting on how these experiences are common for black women.

Comin' home wantin' more from a college degree
Describing the subject's desire to improve her life through education and professional growth.

Where are you focused, on legit niggas and where the coke is
Questioning where the subject's focus is, on legitimate and successful men or on drugs and illegal activity.

Nice and Thug Life niggas, yo you seem hopeless
Commenting on how the subject's attraction to both nice and thug men is indicative of her lack of direction and purpose.

Your value, too much to be measured, I wonder how you
Acknowledging the subject's inherent value and worth as a person.

Could ever be played, your pussy worth gold amountin' to
Commenting on how the subject's sexual appeal is highly valuable and sought after.

More than the world, but not knowin' nothin' about you
Acknowledging the irony that while the subject's sexual appeal is valuable, she is not necessarily known beyond that.

You leavin' the crib, takin' all your kids out to
Describing the subject's role as a mother and how she still manages to take care of her children despite her lifestyle choices.

Drop them off, lettin' some nigga knock you off
Commenting on the subject's lack of responsibility and how she prioritizes men over her children.

So hot and soft, that's the same thing that got you lost (you should be ashamed)
Describing how the subject's sexually alluring behavior has contributed to her lost state and that she should be ashamed of this behavior.

Growin' up seein' it, it should remind you, you bein' lied to
Reflecting on how the subject was exposed to this behavior growing up and how it has clouded her judgment.

Everything that move be inside you
Insinuating that the subject let's men take advantage of her sexually.

Sacred as you are, left with these wannabes to guide you
Acknowledging the subject's inherently valuable and dignified nature, but commenting on how she chooses to associate with men who do not recognize her worth.

I watched you, hard to knock you, I tried not to
Commenting on how the artist has observed the subject's behavior and finds it difficult to criticize her.

They spot you out dancin' topless in your drawers
Describing the subject's behavior at clubs and how she is viewed as a sexual object.

Damn look, there goes a black girl lost
Reflecting on how the subject's behavior and lifestyle has caused her to lose sight of herself and her potential, and how this is a common experience for black women.