Admiring Quote by Valentine Xavier
““My honey child, them housing projects Cannot contain her multitudes A sunbeam, hard upon her Just a fly strugglin’ through her braid loops Watch me prove to ‘em I’m more than nothin’ But a ragamuffin with homesick eyes Yes, when it gets to be the same old thing Shorty you ought to come and see about me My love, she is a drummer Than industrial steel, her backbone tougher The eloping night and the honey moon that trails Just dirt ‘neath her finger nails I’ll be down on them crossroads ‘Til daybreak winks a bright eye And if it gets to be the same old thing Shorty you ought to come and see about me She’s heard all the right things And they did not persuade her She has no use for your words What she wants is your labor ‘Cause when gringos speak of minorities They tend to keep their voices low Ah, but when that gets to be the same old thing Shorty you ought to come and see about me””
About This Quote
Source Song: Unknown (likely a rap/hip‑hop track)
The speaker describes a resilient, multifaceted woman navigating hardship, urging a lover to recognize her depth beyond stereotypes.
In simple terms: A strong woman faces challenges, and the speaker wants her to notice him.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge her complexity and show genuine support.
Themes
resilience
identity
love
social inequality
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
poetic
social commentary
When to use this quote
- romantic pursuit
- community activism
- personal empowerment
Key Concepts
intersectionality
self‑worth
urban struggle
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you see beyond surface labels?
- What does “more than nothing” mean for her?
A Different Perspective
She may resist help if she feels misunderstood.
