Karaoke: Stronger Than Me
Amy Winehouse Lyrics


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You should be stronger than me
You've been here seven years longer than me
Don't you know you supposed to be the man?
Not pale in comparison to who you think I am
You always want to talk it through, I don't care
I always have to comfort you when I'm there
But that's what I need you to do, stroke my hair
'Cause I've forgotten all of young love's joy
Feel like a lady, and you my lady boy

You should be stronger than me
But instead you're longer than frozen turkey
Why'd you always put me in control
All I need is for my man to live up to his role
You always want to talk it through, I'm okay
I always have to comfort you every day
But that's what I need you to do, are you gay?
'Cause I've forgotten all of young love's joy
Feel like a lady, and you my lady boy

He said "the respect I made you earn
Thought you had so many lessons to learn"
I said "You don't know what love is get a grip
Sound as if you're reading from some other tired script"
I'm not gonna meet your mother anytime
I just want to grip your body over mine
Please tell me why you think that's a crime
I've forgotten all of young love's joy
Feel like a lady, and you my lady boy

You should be stronger than me
You should be stronger than me




You should be stronger than me
You should be stronger than me

Overall Meaning

In the song "Karaoke: Stronger Than Me" by Amy Winehouse, the singer is expressing her frustration with her partner's lack of emotional strength in their relationship. She implies that he has been in the relationship longer than her, and therefore, he should be more capable of taking on the traditional masculine role of being the strength in the relationship. However, she feels like she is the one who always has to comfort him and stroke his hair, which is not what she wants in a partner.


The singer also questions her partner's sexual orientation by calling him a "lady boy" and asking if he is gay. She expresses her desire for him to be more confident and assertive in the relationship, instead of always putting her in control. The singer further challenges her partner's idea of what love and respect should look like, suggesting that he needs to re-evaluate his assumptions and not impose gender stereotypes on their relationship.


Overall, the song explores themes of gender dynamics and power imbalances in relationships, challenging traditional beliefs about masculinity and femininity. The lyrics suggest a desire for a partner who is confident, self-assured, and emotionally strong, rather than someone who relies on the singer for comfort and validation.


Line by Line Meaning

You should be stronger than me
You ought to be more emotionally stable and resilient than I am.


You've been here seven years longer than me
You have been present in this relationship or situation for a longer period of time than I have.


Don't you know you supposed to be the man?
Aren't you aware that you should be fulfilling the traditional masculine role in the relationship?


Not pale in comparison to who you think I am
You shouldn't feel inferior to me, because I'm not actually as impressive as you believe.


You always want to talk it through, I don't care
You have a desire to communicate about our problems, but I am indifferent to doing so.


I always have to comfort you when I'm there
I find myself having to comfort you and assist you emotionally, when I'm supposed to be the one receiving support.


But that's what I need you to do, stroke my hair
Despite the fact that I need to be the one being comforted, I still require physical reassurance from you.


'Cause I've forgotten all of young love's joy
I have lost all memory of the joyful aspects of early romantic relationships.


Feel like a lady, and you my lady boy
Despite the fact that I feel feminine and delicate, I still expect you to fulfill the role of the masculine partner.


But instead you're longer than frozen turkey
Rather than exhibiting strength and security, you are stagnant and unchanging, like a frozen turkey.


Why'd you always put me in control
Why do you continuously place me in the position of leadership or decision-making, when that's not what I want?


All I need is for my man to live up to his role
All I really need from you is for you to fulfill the role of a masculine partner adequately.


But that's what I need you to do, are you gay?
Despite the fact that I expect you to perform the traditional masculine role, I find myself wondering whether you might be homosexual.


He said 'the respect I made you earn
He claimed that I had to work to earn his respect.


Thought you had so many lessons to learn'
He believed that I had a lot to learn about relationships and life in general.


I said 'You don't know what love is get a grip
I retorted that he had no understanding of what true love really is.


Sound as if you're reading from some other tired script'
He appeared to be reciting cliches and platitudes that he had heard before.


I'm not gonna meet your mother anytime
I have no interest in meeting or forming a relationship with his mother or any other member of his family.


I just want to grip your body over mine
All I want is a physical, sexual relationship with him.


Please tell me why you think that's a crime
I am questioning why he seems to believe that a purely physical relationship is wrong or immoral.


You should be stronger than me
Once again, I express the desire for him to be stronger and more powerful than I am in the relationship.


You should be stronger than me
Repetition of the same sentiment as before, emphasizing the importance of emotional strength and stability in the relationship.


You should be stronger than me
A third repetition of the same desire, which has still not been fulfilled or satisfied.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amy Winehouse, Salaam Remi

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Comments from YouTube:

Isabelle Amé

Love to sing this song Thank you for the karaoke!!!

Tracks Planet Karaoke

Thank you for singing!!

Valeria tábara

Si por favor!! Saquen "In my Bed" pleaseee

Emily

How’s the name of the song going to be “stronger than me” yet you put “stronger to me” as the lyrics?? Are you kidding lmaoo

Joseph Carolan

First of all it's a jazz song meaning the words are often changed live or in covers slightly and secondly the words are basically the same.

Christian Maxino

the lyrics are wrong here lol

Geney Thighs

Enid Etheve those aren’t the lyrics

Enid Etheve

So?

federica abodi

Please "In my bed"

Ariadna Abutti

Re mal la letra traducida

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