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Moody Woman
Jerry Butler Lyrics


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Oh, I love you when you hug and kiss me
I get the feeling that you really miss me
Girl, I can't stand it when you start acting funny
And look at me like I'm buggin' you honey
Oh moody woman you change like the weather
Moody woman but you got it together
Moody, moody, moody woman I love you
You bet your life I do
Oh variety is the spice of life

Yes the pain makes the pleasure nice
You make my day when you say you need me
But that's no way to play when you say you're gonna leave me
Moody woman, oh I love you
Moody woman I think the world of you
Moody, moody, moody woman I love you
You bet your life I do

Oh baby you could be impossibly smart
You know you can girl
But I know you love me
You think the world of me
and you got a great big heart

People tell me that love's blind
There ain't no love as blind as mine
And though I have to suffer when you're feeling blue
My life would be much tougher if I didn't have you
Oh moody woman I know all about you
Moody woman can't live without you
Moody, moody, moody woman I love you
You bet your life I do

Oh moody woman yo know I love you
Moody woman I think the world of you
You have been my whole life
Moody woman I don't want to leave you
Moody baby you know that I need you
Why don't you let me love you

Overall Meaning

The song "Moody Woman" by Jerry Butler is a ballad about a lover who is expressing their love for a moody partner. The lyrics convey the singer's love for their partner in both good and bad times. The singer describes the pleasure they feel when their partner hugs and kisses them, and the pain they feel when their partner starts acting erratically. The singer compares their partner's moods to the weather, acknowledging that their moods change frequently. Despite this, the singer loves their partner deeply and cannot imagine living without them.


The song is about the ups and downs of a relationship and the importance of accepting one's partner for who they are, even when they are moody. It encourages listeners to embrace the unpredictability of their partners and love them through it all.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, I love you when you hug and kiss me
I feel loved and missed when you show me affection.


I get the feeling that you really miss me
I sense that you genuinely want to be with me.


Girl, I can't stand it when you start acting funny
I dislike it when you act strangely towards me.


And look at me like I'm buggin' you honey
I feel like you're annoyed with me when you give me that look.


Oh moody woman you change like the weather
You're unpredictable and changeable, like the weather.


Moody woman but you got it together
Despite your mood swings, you have your act together.


Moody, moody, moody woman I love you
I love you despite your unpredictable moods.


You bet your life I do
I love you very much.


Oh variety is the spice of life
Having diversity and change makes life more interesting.


Yes the pain makes the pleasure nice
Experiencing pain makes pleasure all the more enjoyable.


You make my day when you say you need me
When you express that you need me, it brightens my day.


But that's no way to play when you say you're gonna leave me
Threatening to leave me is not a healthy way to handle things.


Moody woman, oh I love you
I still love you, even with your mood swings.


Moody woman I think the world of you
I hold you in very high esteem.


Oh baby you could be impossibly smart
You're incredibly intelligent, baby.


You know you can girl
You certainly know that you're smart.


But I know you love me
I'm aware that you have feelings for me.


You think the world of me
You hold me in high regard.


and you got a great big heart
You have a kind and caring heart.


People tell me that love's blind
Others have said that love can make one oblivious.


There ain't no love as blind as mine
I am very blinded by my love for you.


And though I have to suffer when you're feeling blue
I endure pain when you feel sad.


My life would be much tougher if I didn't have you
If I didn't have you, my life would be harder.


Oh moody woman I know all about you
I'm familiar with your moodiness.


Moody woman can't live without you
I can't imagine living without you in my life.


Moody, moody, moody woman I love you
Your mood swings don't change how much I love you.


Moody woman I don't want to leave you
I don't want to abandon you, even with your mood swings.


Moody baby you know that I need you
You know that I rely on you, even with your mood swings.


Why don't you let me love you
Please allow me to love you despite your mood swings.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BELL, BUTLER, GAMBLE

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Comments from YouTube:

Christine Roberts

First time I walked through the double doors into the main room at Wigan Casino the heat and this record hit me, brings back wonderful memories every time I hear this x

straw man

I know exactly how you felt,it's hard to explain to someone who didn't experience it,

Linda Hayward

Christine...great post & completely agree with you..great times..

john fellows

Memories of much simpler, happy times !!

John Flanagan

All-time classic.

Sondra Smith

One of my absolute favs!!

debra gainey

I WAS IN 2ND OR 3RD GRADE WHEN I TOOK THE TIME TO LISTEN TO THIS. ONE OF MY AUNTIES WAS MOODY. QUITE BITCHY TO SAY THE LEAST. I LOVED WESTERN UNION MAN TOO. JERRY YOU ARE THE ICING ON MY CAKE WITH ALL YOUR HITS.

Dianne Clewes

Absolutely means a lot to me this fab tune, ktf

Sondra Smith

Wish i owned all his Greatest Hits!

alanpervin

Another track in my little box of magic. KTF all great tune

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