Woman
- John Lennon Lyrics
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Woman
I can hardly express
My mixed emotions at my thoughtlessness
After all, I'm forever in your debt
And woman
I will try to express
For showing me the meaning of success
Ooh, well, well
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Ooh, well, well
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Woman
I know you understand
The little child inside the man
Please remember my life is in your hands
And woman
Hold me close to your heart
However distant, don't keep us apart
After all it is written in the stars
Ooh, well, well
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Ooh, well, well
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Well, woman
Please let me explain
I never meant to cause you sorrow or pain
So let me tell you again and again and again
I love you, yeah, yeah
Now and forever
I love you, yeah, yeah
Now and forever
I love you, yeah, yeah
Now and forever
I love you, yeah, yeah
In John Lennon's song "Woman," he expresses his mixed emotions and inner feelings towards the woman who he owes his success to. He recognizes that he has been thoughtless and acknowledges his indebtedness to her. He thanks her for showing him the meaning of success and how she understands the child within the man. Lennon pleads with this woman to hold him close to her heart and not keep them apart, even if they are distant from each other. He reminds her that their love is written in the stars.
The song is a heartfelt tribute to the women in Lennon's life, particularly his wife, Yoko Ono. The chorus of the song contains the phrase "for the other half of the sky," which is a reference to a Chinese proverb that says "women hold up half the sky." Lennon was a strong advocate for feminism and saw women as equals to men, so this phrase meant a lot to him.
The song was released in 1980, just a few months before Lennon was tragically assassinated outside his apartment in New York City. The song became a tribute to his wife and a testament to the strength of their love, even in the face of tragedy.
Line by Line Meaning
Woman, for the other half of the sky
The woman is important and valued, and is an equal part of the world.
I can hardly express my mixed emotions at my thoughtlessness
I am struggling to articulate how sorry I am for being thoughtless and careless with your feelings.
After all, I'm forever in your debt
You have done so much for me, and I owe you everything.
And woman, I will try to express my inner feeling and thankfulness for showing me the meaning of success
You have helped me understand what is truly important in life, and I am grateful for that.
Woman, I know you understand the little child inside the man
You see the vulnerable and emotional side of me that I hide from the world.
Please remember my life is in your hands
I am putting my trust and my life in your care, and I am depending on you to take care of me.
And woman, hold me close to your heart, however distant, don't keep us apart
Even if we are physically separated, I need to feel your love and support.
After all, it is written in the stars
Our destiny is to be together, and nothing can change that.
Please let me explain, I never meant to cause you sorrow or pain
I want to make things right and I am sorry for any hurt I may have caused you.
So let me tell you again and again and again
I want you to know how much I love you and I will keep telling you over and over.
I love you, yeah, yeah, now and forever
My love for you is strong and will never end.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Winston Lennon
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Woman
I can hardly express
My mixed emotions at my thoughtlessness
After all, I'm forever in your debt
And woman
I will try to express
My inner feeling and thankfulness
For showing me the meaning of success
Ooh, well, well
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Ooh, well, well
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Woman
I know you understand
The little child inside the man
Please remember my life is in your hands
And woman
Hold me close to your heart
However distant, don't keep us apart
After all it is written in the stars
Ooh, well, well
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Ooh, well, well
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Well, woman
Please let me explain
I never meant to cause you sorrow or pain
So let me tell you again and again and again
I love you, yeah, yeah
Now and forever
I love you, yeah, yeah
Now and forever
I love you, yeah, yeah
Now and forever
I love you, yeah, yeah
@kathryndeleonable
We lost John 43 years ago today, it's still hard to believe, I remember that day well. I love this song and I listen to it every October 9 and December 8. God bless you, John, wherever you are, we still miss you.
@mysteriousmarissa
❤💧🫂
@massey4business
@@Realvincegill__Wow! Brian! You only have 1 sub! 😂
@justindensonvibes
Gotta be the most senseless murder of the 21st century. Why in the world would anyone wanna kill a Beatle? Even the guy attacking Harrison didn't make any sense. They were all about peace and love, but tragedies happen to them. Luckily George survived his and stayed with us for a little longer.
@Zerzez
wow i can tell that you are a really true fan :)
@thebaseplayerclara
I never think he will be gone, he will always be in our heart❤ And a memory for the world💯
@staci6864
I’m going to play this for my mother at her funeral this week. It’s so beautiful. Love you, momma.
@prettyafricangirl8046
May her soul rest in peace..stay strong
@nathanphelps2982
may your mother rest in peace
@carole8142
I am sorry for your dear Mother. Sending you love from New Zealand. XX Sorry.