She's Always A Woman
Celtic Thunder Lyrics


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She can kill with a smile
She can wound with her eyes
She can ruin your faith with her casual lies
And she only reveals what she wants you to see
She hides like a child
But she’s always a woman to me

She can lead you to love
She can take you or leave you
She can ask for the truth
But she’ll never believe you
And she’ll take what you give her, as long as it’s free
Yeah, she steals like a thief
But she’s always a woman to me

Oh, she takes care of herself
She can wait if she wants
She’s ahead of her time
Oh, and she never gives out
And she never gives in
She just changes her mind

And she’ll promise you more
Than the Garden of Eden
Then she’ll carelessly cut you
And laugh while you’re bleedin’
But she’ll bring out the best
And the worst you can be
Blame it all on yourself
Cause she’s always a woman to me

Oh, she takes care of herself
She can wait if she wants
She’s ahead of her time
Oh, and she never gives out
And she never gives in
She just changes her mind

She is frequently kind
And she’s suddenly cruel
She can do as she pleases
She’s nobody’s fool
But she can’t be convicted
She’s earned her degree
And the most she will do




Is throw shadows at you
But she’s always a woman to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Celtic Thunder's song "She's Always A Woman" are a portrayal of a woman who is enigmatic, complex, and deeply flawed. The first verse begins by describing her ability to manipulate and deceive with her appearance and actions. She is capable of causing great damage to those who fall under her spell, and only shows what she wants others to see. Despite her childish tendencies and her faults, she remains a woman that the singer cannot resist, and she has a hold over him that he cannot explain.


The second verse acknowledges that this woman is not entirely heartless. She can be loving and giving, but this comes with conditions. She is quick to turn on those who disappoint her and will take whatever she can without feeling guilty. The third verse delves deeper into her personality traits, highlighting her tendencies to be mercurial and unpredictable. She can be kind and then suddenly cruel, but what sets her apart is that she refuses to conform to anyone else's expectations. In the final lines of the song, the singer reflects on how the woman has earned her autonomy, and although she remains a mystery, she will always hold power and an allure in his eyes.


Overall, the song is a bittersweet ode to the complexity of the feminine psyche, acknowledging that women can be simultaneously enchanting and cruel, loving and deceitful. It presents a nuanced view of femininity that recognizes the multiplicity of emotions and motives that exist within all individuals.


Line by Line Meaning

She can kill with a smile
She has a powerful charm and magnetism, which can lead people astray.


She can wound with her eyes
She has a way of showing disapproval or hurt through her eyes.


She can ruin your faith with her casual lies
She can speak untruths so convincingly that it can hurt someone's faith in her.


And she only reveals what she wants you to see
She only shows the side of herself that she wants others to see, which may not be her true self.


She hides like a child
She has a tendency to keep secrets and not reveal her true self.


But she’s always a woman to me
But despite all her complexities, she is always a woman in my eyes.


She can lead you to love
She has the ability to lead someone to fall in love with her.


She can take you or leave you
She has the power to choose to be with someone or not.


She can ask for the truth
She may ask for honesty and truthfulness, but may not believe it when given.


But she’ll never believe you
She has a hard time trusting others and believing in their truthfulness.


And she’ll take what you give her, as long as it’s free
She will take advantage of what others give her, as long as she doesn't have to give anything in return.


Yeah, she steals like a thief
She takes things that don't belong to her or does things that are dishonest in order to get what she wants.


But she’s always a woman to me
But despite all her flaws, she is always a woman in my eyes.


She takes care of herself
She's independent and knows how to take care of herself.


She can wait if she wants
She has the power to wait and be patient, without feeling like she needs to rush or take action.


She’s ahead of her time
She is forward-thinking and visionary in her ideas and actions.


And she never gives out
She never gives up, even in difficult times.


And she never gives in
She never compromises or gives up her beliefs or values.


She just changes her mind
She has the power to change her mind or her course of action, regardless of what others may think.


And she’ll promise you more
She may make promises that seem too good to be true.


Than the Garden of Eden
She may make promises of happiness and fulfillment that are unrealistic and unattainable.


Then she’ll carelessly cut you
She may hurt someone without fully realizing the impact of her actions.


And laugh while you’re bleedin’
She may find satisfaction or amusement in someone else's pain.


But she’ll bring out the best
She has the ability to bring out the best in others, even in difficult situations.


And the worst you can be
She also has the ability to bring out the worst in others, sometimes intentionally or unintentionally.


Blame it all on yourself
She may cause problems or issues, but will shift the blame onto others or avoid responsibility for her actions.


Cause she’s always a woman to me
Despite her flaws and complexities, she is always a woman in my eyes.


She is frequently kind
She can be kind and caring towards others, especially when it serves her best interests.


And she’s suddenly cruel
She can also be cruel and hurtful to others without warning, often in response to feeling threatened or vulnerable.


She can do as she pleases
She is independent and has the freedom to do what she wants, without feeling the need to justify herself to others.


She’s nobody’s fool
She is intelligent and wise, and doesn't easily fall for other people's tricks or manipulation.


But she can’t be convicted
She is able to avoid being held responsible for her actions, often due to her charm and persuasive abilities.


She’s earned her degree
She has the knowledge and experience to navigate difficult situations and interactions with others.


And the most she will do
She won't go out of her way to help others if it doesn't benefit her.


Is throw shadows at you
She may cast doubt or darkness onto her surroundings and the people around her, without fully confronting the issues at hand.


But she’s always a woman to me
Despite her complexities, flaws, and strengths, she is always a woman in my eyes.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Joel

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Oh Neil love you singing this song! Thank you! ❤️

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Neil at his sexiest!

@magicwolfcub5530

Sometimes I'll close my eyes and think he's taking about me

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Such a beautiful tone in your voice, love it

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