That's Just the Woman in Me
Céline Dion Lyrics


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If your shoes refuse to shine
And your legs don't walk in line
And tomorrow is just some other time, yeah

That's just the woman in me, baby
That's just the woman in me, baby
That's just the woman working on you
And if your feet can't find the floor
And your key won't fit the door
And you forgot that two twos are four, yeah

That's just the woman in me, baby
That's just the woman in me, baby, yeah
That's just the woman working on you

Oh, oh yeah, now
And I've seen you wandering, baby
Up and down my street, yeah
Trying to explain that I
That all this pain to a
All the people that you meet
Searching for that imperious
Mysterious femme fatal kind of stuff, yeah
But if you don't know by now
That it's me anyhow
Then baby, you've got it wrong

So if your play gets so confused
And your TV is blowing a fuse
Just come on over you've got nothing to lose

Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
That's just the woman in me, baby
That's just the woman in me, baby, yeah
That's just the woman working on you
(Working on you) yeah
Working on you
(Working on you) oh yeah
Working on you
(Working on you) oh yeah
Working on you
(Working on you) oh

'Cause I need, yeah (working on you)
I need a man to love, yeah (working on you)
Because I need, yeah (working on you)
I need a man to love, yeah (working on you)

Oh, respect me, protect me (working on you)
Roll over, come over
Run away to your ivory towers (working on you)
Buy me a bunch of flowers, and love (working on you)
That's the woman in me, baby (working on you)
Working on you
(Working on you) oh yeah
Working on you
(Working on you) oh yeah
Working on you
(Working on you) oh yeah
Working on you
(Working on you) oh, oh, oh, oh
(Working on you)
Working on you
(Working on you) oh yeah
I need a man to love me, yeah




(Working on you) oh yeah
I need a man to love, oh yeah

Overall Meaning

In the song That's Just the Woman in Me by Céline Dion, the singer discusses different scenarios where things may not be going according to plan, but she attributes them all to just being the woman in her. The lyrics suggest that even if her shoes refuse to shine, her legs don't walk in line, her feet can't find the floor or her key won't fit the door, it's all just a part of her being a woman. She also talks about how if a man is looking for an imperious, mysterious femme fatal, he may be searching for something that's not actually her. Instead, she encourages him to come over, and let the woman in her work on him.


The overall message of the song seems to be that being a woman can bring challenges, but it's just a part of who she is, and doesn't define her worth or abilities. The lyrics also suggest that the woman in her represents love, affection, protection, and even imperfections, but she is still worthy of being loved and respected. The song may be interpreted as Céline Dion embracing her femininity in a world that often tries to diminish or challenge it.


Line by Line Meaning

If your shoes refuse to shine
If all the things that you believe should be going right in your life seem to be going wrong.


And your legs don't walk in line
If you feel as though you're lost, and things are out of sync in your life, nothing seems to move forward or progress.


And tomorrow is just some other time, yeah
If you're finding it hard to look forward or make plans for the future.


That's just the woman in me, babe
All these feelings and emotions are a part of my personality as a woman


And if your feet can't find the floor
If you feel like things are uncertain and out of reach in your life


And your key won't fit the door
If you're coming up against roadblocks in your life and struggling to find solutions that fit


And you forgot just that two twos are four, yeah
If you're struggling with basic things, feeling like you can't even think straight.


And I've seen you wandering, baby
I've seen you struggling - searching for answers


Up and down my street, yeah
In your search for answers, you often come to me


Trying to explain that I caused all this pain
Trying to make sense of all the pain you're feeling, looking for someone to blame


To all the people that you meet
You've been talking to others about your struggles and are trying to find someone to understand


Searching for that imperious
Looking for someone who has all the answers, who can fix everything


Mysterious femme fatal kind of stuff, yeah
Searching for a woman who can provide solutions with ease


But if you don't know by now
If you still haven't realized that the source of your pain and struggles is deeply personal and unique to you.


That it's me anyhow
That I, as a woman, represent the source of these struggles for you


Then baby, you've got it wrong
Then you're mistaken. It's not other people or outside influences causing these struggles, it's internal


So if your play gets so confused
If you're struggling to make sense of your own life and can't seem to find a way to move forward


And your TV is blowing a fuse
If all the distractions and entertainment in your life aren't providing relief and instead are making things worse


Just come on over you've got nothing to lose
Come to me, seek my guidance, what do you have to lose?


Cause I need, I need a man to love
As a woman, I have emotional and physical needs that can only be met by a loving partner in life.


Because I need you, I need a man to love
I specifically need you in my life, and crave the connection that comes from loving, intimate partnership.


Oh, respect me, protect me, roll over, come over
I need a partner who not only cares for me, but is willing to fight for me and be physically close.


Run away yeah
If you're not willing to be that partner for me, then walk away from our relationship.


Bring me a bunch of flowers, and love
Give me the symbol of connection and love, along with the genuine love itself.


Working on you, Oh yeah, Working on you
Through all these conflicts and desires, I am continuing to work on building my partnership with you.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Kimberley Rew

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carla chriscarvalho

Você é uma deusa. Que talento, que voz maravilhosa. Sou sua fã

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Definitivamente una dé las mejores cantantes en este mundo! Amo sú bella voz 💙

Andreza Bastos

Queen celine 👑 🇧🇷

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Love the woman in you Celine Dion, what a powerful voice

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I love this song.

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LOVE it 😘❤️

Helison Rodrigues

60's
Love this style
From Brazil!

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Sucesso...

jose Dresen

Always good🎶❤

Elias Mota Ferreira

4:04 - 4:12 OMG! Epic! ❤

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