That's a Woman
Celtic Thunder Lyrics


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Woman, such a delicate creature
Every feature needs to be loved from the start
Defend her and she?ll surrender
Offend her and she will harden her heart

A delicate creature is something she ain?t, but atake it from me that?s a woman
That isn?t an angel, that isn?t saint, but atake it from me that?s woman
She knows how to please and she knows how to play, take it from me that?s a woman
Forget to honor love and obey she?ll take you and break you and throw you away,
That?s a woman, That?s a woman.

She knows every move and knows every trick, take it from me that?s a woman
How to kill with a word and cut to the quake(?) take it from me, that?s a woman
How to look through you as if you?re not there, take it form me that?s a woman
How to say no with a flick of her hair, she?ll turn you and burn you and not even care, That?s a woman, that?s a woman

Faithful and true, that?s a woman, trusting in you, that?s a woman
Gentle and constantly caring, strong as the love she is sharing
When you look in the eyes of a woman (look in here eyes, you?ll see nothing but lies, that?s a woman)
And through the disguise of a woman (every one is the same, she?s just playing a game, she?s a woman)
You?ll see in all there, there?s romance in the air
Nothing else can compare, that?s a woman.

Woman, so soft and beguiling,
See her smiling, and feel your heart all aglow
Enfold her, lay her head on your shoulder
And hold her till you just can?t let her go.

Treat her as if you just don?t give a damn, that?s how to handle a woman
Be more of a stallion, less of a lamb, that?s how to handle a woman
Keep her hanging around till she?s ready to burst, that?s how to handle a woman
Don?t try to be bad, be the worst, do unto others but just do it first
To a woman, to a woman




Be wise, be wary and be on your guard, that?s how to handle a woman
If you feel that you?re falling, you?d better be hard, ?cause that?s how to handle a woman
Don?t let her get closer, and don?t let her in, that?s how to handle a woman
'cause if you allow her get under your skin, my friend that?s the end, cause you ain?t gonna win
With a woman, with a woman

Look at her body and look at her move, now that?s what I call a woman
I?m thinking now I?ve got something to prove, ?cause that?s what I call a woman
All my moves are stalling here, I can?t get through to this woman
The pipes, the pipes are calling here, I think I could be falling here for this woman
What a woman

Faithful and true, that?s a woman (She couldn?t be true, she?s just playing with you, what a woman)
Trusting in you, that?s a woman (Trusting in who, you just haven?t a clue, what a woman
Gentle and constantly caring (Just let it be this one?s for me, what a woman)
Strong as the love she is sharing
When you look in the eyes of a woman
And through the disguise of a woman
You?ll see it(?) all there, there?s romance in the air
Nothing else can compare, that?s a wo-
Who would have thought I?d ever get caught
What a woman!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Celtic Thunder's "That's A Woman" speak of the complexities and contradictions of women. The opening lines describe women as delicate creatures, and goes on to say that every feature of hers needs to be loved from the start. However, the lyrics also warn men that offending a woman will cause her to harden her heart, while defending her will lead to her surrender. The song then describes women as beings who know how to play and how to please but can also turn and break a man if he forgets to love, honor, and obey.


The second part of the song implores men to be wise, wary, and on their guard when handling a woman. It advises men to treat women as if they just don't give a damn, keep them hanging around till they are ready to burst, and be more of a stallion than a lamb. It then warns that men should not let women get too close, or they risk falling too hard and losing the game.


This Celtic Thunder song highlights the different personalities and personas that women can embody. It recognizes their gentleness and caring nature, while also acknowledging their manipulative and seductive powers. It warns men not to underestimate women, who can turn from sweet to fierce in a flash. Ultimately, the song celebrates women as romantic, complex beings who are simply irresistible.


Line by Line Meaning

Woman, such a delicate creature
Although she might appear delicate, she is a force to be reckoned with.


Every feature needs to be loved from the start
She wants to be appreciated for all that she is from the beginning.


Defend her and she’ll surrender
If you protect her, she will let down her guard and trust you.


Offend her and she will harden her heart
If you hurt her, she will become cold and unyielding.


A delicate creature is something she ain’t
Although she seems delicate, she is not weak.


That isn’t an angel, that isn’t saint, but a take it from me that’s woman
She is not perfect, but she is a woman, and that means something.


She knows how to please and she knows how to play
She understands how to make herself attractive and how to manipulate situations.


Forget to honor love and obey she’ll take you and break you and throw you away
If you don't show her love and respect, she will destroy you.


She knows every move and knows every trick
She is highly skilled in the art of manipulation.


How to kill with a word and cut to the quake(?), take it from me, that’s a woman
She knows how to use her words to hurt you and make you feel small.


How to look through you as if you’re not there
She can make you feel invisible and unimportant.


How to say no with a flick of her hair, she’ll turn you and burn you and not even care
She can reject you easily and without remorse.


Faithful and true, that’s a woman, trusting in you, that’s a woman
Despite her flaws, she can be loyal and devoted.


Gentle and constantly caring, strong as the love she is sharing
She can be gentle and caring, while still being strong and passionate.


When you look in the eyes of a woman, look in her eyes, you’ll see nothing but lies, that’s a woman
She can be deceptive, and sometimes her eyes don't reveal the truth.


And through the disguise of a woman, every one is the same, she’s just playing a game, she’s a woman
Despite their differences, many women play games in relationships.


You’ll see in all there, there’s romance in the air, nothing else can compare, that’s a woman
Despite the challenges, being with a woman can be incredibly romantic and rewarding.


Woman, so soft and beguiling
She can be gentle and alluring.


See her smiling, and feel your heart all aglow
Her smile can make you feel warm and happy inside.


Enfold her, lay her head on your shoulder, and hold her till you just can’t let her go
Sometimes, all she needs is to feel loved and protected.


Treat her as if you just don’t give a damn, that’s how to handle a woman
Sometimes, ignoring her can drive her wild and make her want you more.


Be more of a stallion, less of a lamb, that’s how to handle a woman
Being confident and assertive can make you more attractive to her.


Keep her hanging around till she’s ready to burst, that’s how to handle a woman
Not giving her everything she wants right away can make her appreciate you more.


Don’t try to be bad, be the worst, do unto others but just do it first to a woman, to a woman
Sometimes, being bad (in a fun way) can be sexy and exciting for her.


Be wise, be wary and be on your guard, that’s how to handle a woman
Be cautious of her intentions, and don't let her hurt you.


If you feel that you’re falling, you’d better be hard, ’cause that’s how to handle a woman
Don't let your feelings control you--you need to be strong to deal with her.


Don’t let her get closer, and don’t let her in, that’s how to handle a woman
Sometimes, keeping your distance from her can make her want you more.


’cause if you allow her get under your skin, my friend that’s the end, cause you ain’t gonna win with a woman, with a woman
If you let her get too close to you emotionally, she might have the upper hand in the relationship.


Look at her body and look at her move, now that’s what I call a woman
She can be incredibly attractive and sexy.


I’m thinking now I’ve got something to prove, cause that’s what I call a woman
Sometimes, men feel they need to prove themselves to women to win their affection.


All my moves are stalling here, I can’t get through to this woman
Sometimes, no matter what you do, she might not be interested.


The pipes, the pipes are calling here, I think I could be falling here for this woman
Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you might fall for her anyway.


Faithful and true, that’s a woman, She couldn’t be true, she’s just playing with you, what a woman
She can pretend to be faithful and true, but sometimes she is playing with your emotions.


Trusting in you, that’s a woman, Trusting in who, you just haven’t a clue, what a woman
Despite her tendency to play games, sometimes she really does trust you.


Gentle and constantly caring, just let it be this one’s for me, what a woman
She can be gentle and caring and offer a lot of comfort and support.


Strong as the love she is sharing
Her love can be incredibly powerful.


When you look in the eyes of a woman, And through the disguise of a woman, You’ll see it(?) all there, there’s romance in the air, nothing else can compare, that’s a wo-
Despite all the complications and challenges, there can be incredible romance in a relationship with a woman.


Who would have thought I’d ever get caught, What a woman!
Despite everything, sometimes you might find yourself caught up in her spell.




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@Ror0254

Love this song . One of my favourite Paul and Ryan songs ❤

@MrsDigiot

What a performance!!!

@karrenkuzyk9412

❤❤❤❤❤ Celtic Thunder... I've seen them 4 times. Was 💔en when I heard that George had passed away. My niece and I had just seen them, and got George's autograph.

@julievanderleest

Wow that’s a blessing to see them. Losing George was tragic for sure. Crazy how much a short moment can change a life forever. I understand that all too well. My heart went out to George family and friends. The group has never been the same without him but I’m glad that they continued and carry George’s legacy.❤

@Saxonygal

16 years later and this is still one of my absolute favorite songs from Celtic Thunder. The contrast between Ryan and Paul's viewpoints and voices within the storytelling of the song are just fantastic!

@janicerockwell8417

What a man believes is true ! 😊❤

@mike_havens

At the final "Strong as the love she is sharing" I always add 'With Ryan' to it when I sing the song😂

@janeelfgren

LOVE this song.💚💚💚💚💚💚

@johnmize3624

Just love Irish thunder they are so awesome I enjoy there music 😊

@lisajastemski9311

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤LOVE THIS SONG STILL SAW IT WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT

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