In 1964, at the age of 11, Khan formed her first musical group, the Crystalettes. While still in high school, she joined the Afro-Arts Theater, a group which toured with Motown great Mary Wells; a few years later, she adopted the African name Chaka Khan while working on the Black Panthers' breakfast program. After quitting high school in 1969, Khan joined the group Lyfe, soon exiting to join another dance band, the Babysitters — neither was on the fast track to success, but her fortunes changed when she teamed with ex-American Breed member Kevin Murphy and Andre Fisher to form Rufus.
Debuting in 1973 with a self-titled effort on the ABC label, Rufus was among the preeminent funk groups of the decade. Distinguished by Khan's dynamic vocals, the group earned half a dozen gold or platinum albums.
While still a member of the group in 1978, Khan embarked on a successful solo career. Her signature hits, both with Rufus and solo, include "Tell Me Something Good", "Sweet Thing", "Ain't Nobody", "I'm Every Woman", "I Feel for You" and "Through the Fire".
I'm Every Woman
Chaka Khan Lyrics
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It's all in me
Anything you want done, baby
I'll do it naturally
I'm every woman
It's all in me
I can read your thoughts right now
Every one from A to Z
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa
I can cast a spell
Of secrets you can't tell
Mix a special brew
Put fire inside of you
Anytime you feel danger or fear
Instantly
I will appear 'cause
I'm every woman
It's all in me
Anything you want done, baby
I'll do it naturally
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa
I can sense your needs
Like rain unto the seeds
I can make a rhyme
Of confusion in your mind
And when it comes down to some good old-fashioned love
That's what I've got baby, 'cause
I'm every woman
It's all in me
Anything you want done, baby
I'll do it naturally
I'm every woman
It's all in me
I can read your thoughts right now
Every one from A to Z
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa
I ain't braggin' 'cause I am the one
You just ask me, ooh, it shall be done
And don't bother to compare
'Cause I've got it (I've got it)
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa (I've got it, yeah-yeah)
Whoa, whoa, whoa (ah)
Ah ah
I'm every woman
I'm every woman
I'm every woman
I'm every woman (oh)
I'm every woman (whoa, whoa, whoa)
I'm every woman (whoa, whoa, whoa)
I'm every woman (whoa, whoa, whoa)
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I'm every woman (whoa, whoa, whoa)
I'm every woman (whoa, whoa, whoa)
Chaka Khan's song "I'm Every Woman" celebrates the innate strength of women. It speaks to the woman who can do anything, without needing help from anyone. The message of the song is that women should not conform to society's norms that may limit them; instead, they should embrace the unique abilities they have and be confident in their own strength.
The song's repeated refrain "I'm every woman, it's all in me" highlights the universal truth of a woman's strength, skills, and capabilities. The lines, "I can read your thoughts right now, every one from A to Z/ I can sense your needs like rain unto the seeds" reveal the intuition that a woman possesses, being able to understand and read people's needs and desires. In addition, the line "I can make a rhyme of confusion in your mind" emphasizes the creativity and resourcefulness of a woman that can quickly resolve any complicated situation.
Overall, "I'm Every Woman" is a unifying anthem for women, promoting self-confidence and self-belief. It reminds listeners that women are capable of doing anything they set their minds to and that they should never let anyone else dictate their worth.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm every woman
I embody the qualities of every woman
It's all in me
I possess all of these qualities within myself
Anything you want done, baby
I am capable of doing anything you desire
I'll do it naturally
I will do it with ease and without effort
I can read your thoughts right now
I am perceptive and intuitive to your thoughts and feelings in the moment
Every one from A to Z
I understand everything about you from the beginning to end
I can cast a spell
I possess the power to captivate and mesmerize you
Of secrets you can't tell
I have the ability to uncover hidden secrets
Mix a special brew
I can make special concoctions that enhances your desires
Put fire inside of you
I am capable of igniting passion and excitement within you
Anytime you feel danger or fear
I am always there to comfort and support you
Instantly
Without any delay
I will appear 'cause
I will always be present because I care for you
I can sense your needs
I have a deep understanding of your desires and needs
Like rain unto the seeds
I have the ability to nourish and nurture your growth
I can make a rhyme
I can create a flow and harmony in all aspects of your life
Of confusion in your mind
I can ease your confusion and bring clarity to any situation
That's what I've got baby, 'cause
I possess all the skills needed to give you love and understanding
I ain't braggin' 'cause I am the one
I am not boasting because I truly am capable
You just ask me, ooh, it shall be done
Simply ask me and it will be accomplished
And don't bother to compare
There's no need to compare me to anyone else
'Cause I've got it (I've got it)
I possess everything that you need
Ah ah
I'm every woman (oh)
I am capable of embodying every aspect of femininity
Whoa, whoa, whoa
I'm every woman (whoa, whoa, whoa)
I'm every woman (whoa, whoa, whoa)
I'm every woman (whoa, whoa, whoa)
I'm every woman (whoa, whoa, whoa)
I'm every woman (whoa, whoa, whoa)
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I'm every woman (whoa, whoa, whoa)
I'm every woman (whoa, whoa, whoa)
I'm every woman (whoa, whoa, whoa)
I'm every woman (whoa, whoa, whoa)
I'm every woman (whoa, whoa, whoa)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
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"Come 2 My House" album 1998