Woman
Alex Palmer Lyrics
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You gotta be lucky now
I was just sitting here
Thinking good and bad
But I'm the kinda woman
That was built to last
They tried erasing me
But they couldn't wipe out my past
I'd rather go hungry
I got all of Ethiopia
Inside of me
And my blood flows
Through every man
In this godless land
That delivered me
I've cried so many tears even the blind can see
This is a woman's world.
This is my world.
This is a woman's world
For this man's girl.
There ain't a woman in this world,
Not a woman or a little girl,
That can't deliver love
In a man's world.
I've born and I've bread.
I've cleaned and I've fed.
And for my healing wits
I've been called a witch.
I've crackled in the fire
And been called a liar.
I've died so many times
I'm only just coming to life.
This is a woman's world.
This is my world.
This is a woman's world
For this man's girl.
There ain't a woman in this world,
Not a woman or a little girl,
That can't deliver love
In a man's world.
My blood flows
Through every man and every child
In this godless land
That delivered me
I cried so many tears even the blind can see
This is a woman's world.
This is my world.
This is a woman's world
For this man's girl.
There ain't a woman in this world,
Not a woman or a little girl,
That can't deliver love
In a man's world.
The lyrics of the song 'Woman' by Alex Palmer are a powerful statement of the strength, resilience, and perseverance of women. The opening lyrics, "You gotta be fortunate, You gotta be lucky now" suggest that the world can be an unpredictable place, and sometimes people are lucky and sometimes they are not. The singer then describes herself as a woman who was built to last, despite efforts by others to erase her past.
The next few lines speak to the motherly instinct of women, with the singer saying she would rather go hungry than let anything happen to her child. She then describes how she carries Ethiopia within herself, suggesting a connection to her heritage and lineage. The following lines are perhaps the most poignant in the song, as she declares that her blood flows through every man in this godless land, meaning that even in a world where women are often marginalized, their impact and influence cannot be denied.
The chorus is a rallying cry for women, as the singer proclaims that this is a woman's world, and that there is not a woman or little girl who cannot deliver love in a man's world. The song seems to acknowledge that women have often been relegated to supporting roles, as caregivers, healers, and nurturers. However, the singer makes it clear that women are capable of so much more and are an essential part of society.
Overall, the lyrics of 'Woman' are a celebration of women's strength, resilience, and the important role they play in society. The song is a tribute to all the women who have been marginalized, oppressed or erased throughout history, and a statement that their contributions will not be forgotten. It's an empowering anthem for the modern-day feminist movement.
Line by Line Meaning
You gotta be fortunate
Luck plays a major role in life and success
You gotta be lucky now
Luck favors those who work hard
I was just sitting here
Reflecting on life
Thinking good and bad
Evaluating the ups and downs of life
But I'm the kinda woman
Being a woman has its own set of challenges and strengths
That was built to last
Women are strong and can endure hardships
They tried erasing me
Women have been historically oppressed and marginalized
But they couldn't wipe out my past
The struggles and achievements of women cannot be erased
To save my child
A mother's love is unlimited and unconditional
I'd rather go hungry
A mother would sacrifice her own needs for her child's well-being
I got all of Ethiopia
The strength and resilience of the Ethiopian people reside within me
Inside of me
Her heritage and culture are a part of who she is
And my blood flows
Her ancestry and identity are a part of every aspect of her life
Through every man
Her identity and heritage are also a part of the people around her
In this godless land
The struggles of life can sometimes make it feel like there is no higher power
That delivered me
The events of her life have shaped her into who she is today
I've cried so many tears even the blind can see
Her struggles and pain are evident to everyone
This is a woman's world.
The world needs to acknowledge and respect the contributions and struggles of women
This is my world.
She is claiming her place in the world
For this man's girl.
Even though the world is dominated by men, women have their own unique perspective to offer
There ain't a woman in this world,
All women have the ability to make a difference
Not a woman or a little girl,
Women of all ages can contribute to society
That can't deliver love
Women have the power to bring love, kindness, and compassion to the world
In a man's world.
Even though the world may be ruled by men, women can still thrive and make a difference
I've born and I've bread.
Women have traditionally been responsible for providing for their families
I've cleaned and I've fed.
Women have traditionally been responsible for cooking, cleaning, and other domestic responsibilities
And for my healing wits
Women have also been associated with healing and medicine
I've been called a witch.
Women who exhibited knowledge and power were often feared and labeled as witches
I've crackled in the fire
Women have been punished and burned at the stake for their beliefs and practices
And been called a liar.
Women's words and experiences have been doubted and ignored
I've died so many times
Women have gone through numerous struggles and hardships throughout history
I'm only just coming to life.
Despite these challenges, women have the power to overcome and thrive
Writer(s): Jonathan Sharp, Cameron Mcvey, Neneh Cherry
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