I'M A WOMAN
B.J. Brenda DeLee & Pattie Lyrics
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I'm the only woman you need
I'm the only woman you need
Only one you need take me
Don't be a fool like you have me
If you want to be happy
I'm the only woman you need
Never have to be sad again
'Cause I'll always be your friend
I gave my heart to you
What more can I do
To show you how much I care
About you and all the little things you do
But see all I ask is that you make me feel like
I'm somebody
All day, all day, everyday, give your lovin' away
Whoa,
Baby, can't you see
If we should part
That all my days of loving you
You know they weren't that hard
That's why I'm saying I gotta be strong
I'm the only woman you need
Only one you need take me
Don't be a fool like you have me
If you want to be happy
I'm the only woman you need
All you have to do is trust me
Never have to be sad again
'Cause I'll always be your friend
I know that I was wrong
For all that carryin' on
But are you gonna hold this
Against me for life
You know all I wanted to do is be your wife
And make you happy
I'm the only woman you need
Only one you need take me
Don't be a fool like you have me
If you want to be happy
I'm the only woman you need
All you have to do is trust me
Never have to be sad again
'Cause I'll always be your friend
If you really don't want me (want me)
I wish you'd let me know
And I will go so far away
I can not stay
If you don't want me to, I can
Be a fool for you no more (I don't think so)
You see I tried
Tried to please you
The best way I know how
And I never decieved you
If only we could trust each other
Stop thinking foolish things
I don't want another lover
I'm the only woman you need
Only one you need take me
Don't be a fool like you have me
If you want to be happy
I'm the only woman you need
All you have to do is trust me
Never have to be sad again
'Cause I'll always be your friend
The song "I'm a Woman" by B.J. Brenda DeLee & Pattie is essentially a woman's plea to her partner to trust her and believe in their relationship. The lyrics express the singer's loyalty to her partner and her eagerness to make their relationship work. She reminds him that she is the only woman he needs in his life, and he should not be a fool, which possibly suggests that he has cheated on or betrayed her in the past. The line "if you want to be happy, I'm the only woman you need" suggests that she believes that if he chooses her, he will find happiness and contentment in their relationship.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses her willingness to go to great lengths to make her partner happy, to make him feel loved and appreciated. However, she also expresses that she needs to be loved and appreciated as well. The lines "All day, all day, every day, give your lovin' away" and "All I ask is that you make me feel like I'm somebody" show that she needs his validation and affection to thrive in their relationship.
Overall, "I'm a Woman" plays on the theme of love, loyalty, and trust in a relationship. It is a passionate plea from a protagonist who wants her partner to see her worth and commit to their love. The song's upbeat tempo and the strong vocals of the singers make it a classic soulful hit that still resonates with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, I'm the only woman you need
I'm the only woman you need to be happy, so don't look for anyone else.
I gave my heart to you, What more can I do
I already gave you everything, so please reciprocate my love.
All day, all day, everyday, give your lovin' away
Show me love every day, all day, and I'll be happy.
That's why I'm saying I gotta be strong
I need to be strong to keep loving you and dealing with the challenges.
If you really don't want me (want me), I wish you'd let me know
If you don't want me anymore, just tell me so I can move on.
You see I tried, Tried to please you, The best way I know how
I did my best to make you happy, in my own way.
Stop thinking foolish things, I don't want another lover
Stop suspecting me, I really don't want anyone else but you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BLIGE, COMBS, MAYFIELD, THOMPSON
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