She's Always a Woman
Billy Joel Lyrics

She can kill with a smile, she can wound with her eyes
She has the power to both heal and hurt and can manipulate with her facial expressions.

And she can ruin your faith with her casual lies
She can easily deceive with her lies, causing doubt and loss of faith.

And she only reveals what she wants you to see
She is selective with the information she discloses, only revealing what's beneficial for her.

She hides like a child but she's always a woman to me
Despite her childlike behavior in hiding, she remains a complex and full-fledged woman.

She can lead you to love, she can take you or leave you
She has the ability to inspire love and affection, but can also discard and leave someone at any moment.

She can ask for the truth but she'll never believe you
She may request honesty, but she won't trust anything you say.

And she'll take what you give her as long as it's free
She is willing to accept handouts, as long as there are no strings attached.

Yeah, she steals like a thief, but she's always a woman to me
Although she has stolen from others, she remains a woman in the artist's eyes.

Oh, she takes care of herself, she can wait if she wants
She is independent and self-sufficient, unafraid to put her own needs first.

She's ahead of her time
She's progressive and forward-thinking, challenging norms and conventions.

Oh, and she never gives out and she never gives in
She's strong-willed and won't easily give up, nor give in to others' demands.

She just changes her mind
She's capable of changing her opinion and direction without warning or explanation.

And she'll promise you more than the garden of Eden
She can make grand promises and pledges but may not keep them.

Then she'll carelessly cut you and laugh while you're bleeding
She can hurt others without remorse, even finding humor in their pain.

But she'll bring out the best and the worst you can be
She has this power to inspire both the best and worst in people.

Blame it all on yourself 'cause she's always a woman to me
Despite any harm or hurt, the artist still views her as a complex and fascinating woman.

She is frequently kind and she's suddenly cruel
She can transition between two extremes: kind and cruel, friendly and hostile.

But she can do as she pleases, she's nobody's fool
She is her own person, not swayed or controlled by anyone else.

And she can't be convicted, she's earned her degree
She is immune to punishment or criticism due to her intelligence and skill in manipulation.

And the most she will do is throw shadows at you
She may not harm you directly, but can cast negative implications or shadows on your reputation or character.

But she's always a woman to me
Despite any flaws or faults, she remains a fascinating and intriguing woman to the artist.