Black Cinderella
Protoje Lyrics

I’ve got to find my Black Cinderella
The singer is searching for his perfect woman, his 'Black Cinderella'

She cannot be my Black Cinderella
He can’t settle for just any woman, she must be his perfect match

Me tell you she nuh discreet pon the city streets
The woman he’s searching for is not one to shy away from attention

So she see it, so she do it
If she wants something, she’ll make it happen regardless of the consequences

She say she sweet so ‘til you repeat
She has a way with words and can easily convince someone to do what she wants

Me have a speech fi you listen fi it
He has a warning for those who are easily manipulated by her words

Young girl wear your size ‘cause dem shoes deh nuh fit you feet
He advises young women to stay true to themselves instead of trying to fit into someone else’s mold

Choose fi manipulate, use you fi get you weak
She chooses to manipulate others to get what she wants, making them weaker in the process

And she nuh cheap, you have the dues fi facilitate
Despite her manipulative ways, she knows her worth and expects to be compensated accordingly

Cinderella put the spell on you
She has the power to enchant and control those around her

Princess with the glass slipper come fi trick oonu
She may seem like the perfect match, but she’s only tricking you

And when me say it turn to porridge from the pumpkin
When he speaks truth about her, the illusion fades away

Country bumpkin inna the carriage where the skunk in
He compares being with her to riding in a carriage with a foul odor

And like a dream when it sunk in, what a something
When reality sets in, it’s hard to comprehend what just happened

In reality she looking for a fun thing
She’s only interested in temporary pleasure, not a serious relationship

But in reality I’m looking to become king
He’s seeking someone who will complement him and help him achieve greatness

Though my duality it have me chasing, hunting
He’s conflicted between his desires and aspirations

For the physical pleasure then
He’s looking for temporary physical pleasure, just like her

Although the real treasure them
The true value lies in more meaningful connections

Only spiritually measure them
He values spiritual connections over physical connections

She nice and she fit and she round and she firm
She may have a great physical appearance, but that’s not enough for him

Ripe Julie mango but heart full of worm
She may appear sweet, but her true intentions are rotten

Daughter confirm that her thoughts full of germs
Even her own daughter knows she has bad intentions

How she find me? Say goodbye lady!
He’s done with her and wants nothing to do with her anymore

She want it, she get it then she leave it fi spoil
She only wants things for temporary pleasure, not for the long run

Same meditation she teach to your child
She’s teaching her manipulative ways to her offspring

Careful, you wind up beside her, you frighten, you might pay
It’s dangerous to get involved with her because you may end up paying the price

So what I say
He concludes his warning about her manipulative ways and selfish intentions