I was not blessed with Prince Charming looks
So I made sure to focus on my books
In terms of gains and guns,
I have none
So instead I bulked up on quids and puns
I figure that your type tend to have a certain physique
I doubt I fit the description, but I make up for it with my mystique
You don’t fancy a partner under 6ft in height
I think I can justify you making an exception to your rule,
Yep I just might
Because now you will never be short of a tower of strength or someone to be proud of and look up to
Your taste in complexion and skin is very well known
I’m neither ebony nor ivory but I’m just as savoury
I’m milk chocolate brown, I’m sure you can settle for that middle ground
You know that deep-pitch baritone, commanding sort of voice?
Yeah, unfortunately I don’t have it in my genes so I can’t rejoice
But I’ll use what I have to serenade you with compliments like I had only one choice
Shower you with words of comfort and advice, reassurance and insight
I am not much of a singer either
Cause I can’t hold a key, a note –
Or even a chord for that matter
But I can show you all the poetry I wrote
When I was bored, about how you make my life better
I have two left feet handicapped with no sense of rhythm
So I can’t really dance
But if embarrassing myself makes you happy and keeps you smiling
I won’t need a second chance
I don’t have millions waiting to inherit
Or a trust fund to cash in and profit
When it comes to money, lots of it I don’t have it
But what I have is a kind heart worth its weight in gold
So I’ve been told
And God’s got me too, so I know I’m rich in spirit
Right now I don’t have a car or vehicle to my name
But nuh watch nuh face, we still going places just the same
I can’t probably afford courtside seats
But I can get you a new pair of cleats
And we both gear up, head to the park and play
Till we can no longer stand on our feet
I can’t guarantee Box Office tickets to the summer latest movie premiere
But I have a HD quality stereo and know a friend who owns a projector
We can create our own little stay-at-home mini-theatre
Pop some popcorn, invite our closest friends over and have a great time right there
I know you love flowers the most so here is what I propose
A lack of funds is not a sufficient reason for me to relent
When I have a green thumb and can easily grow your favourites in my garden
So you can decorate your apartment with the sweet aroma of an orchid or a rose
Till I can get you the cruise you deserve, let me take you down to the pier
To go on long walks, talking about our dreams and sharing our worst fears
Really get to know you as a person while we watch the sun set
And find out what happened earlier at work to get you upset
I may not have the picture perfect family
But I don’t know anybody who does?
I know for a fact that they will all love you back unconditionally
Mom, Dad, Sister, Brother, Uncle, Aunt as well as my cuz
I heard that unless I’m pulling a 7-digit income
I’m out of your zone
It’s just a matter of time though till my own
Starts looking like the contact list on your phone
A companion who has a successful career is your preference
I know, I noticed, that’s why I’m working on my strengths
Setting goals and aspirations, full of ambitions and career driven
Hustling in silence to one day achieve them
I may not have the preferred traits of your ideal candidate
Nor do I possess the requisite attributes that you consider as boyfriend material
But trust me, your faith in me is well placed and you will have no regret
I’m destined to realize my potential so I’m confident that everything else is immaterial
Maybe I’m not as experienced as those who went before me
But that does not phase me, doesn’t deter me
I’m a fast learner, I’ll learn on the job so just hire me
And your happiness can be my salary
I can only be myself and no one else
For my part, I won’t deceive you in the hopes of winning your heart
Nor do I want to gain your affection under false pretences
That’s why I can only play to my strengths
I can’t and won’t be someone I am not
I have to be true to you and true to myself whatever the consequences
All I am is only a person who really loves you incredibly a lot.