Moi J'Ai Une P'tite Femme
Clifton Chenier Lyrics


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Well, I got a woman, way over town
She's good to me, oh yeah
Said I got a woman, way over town
She's good to me, oh yeah
She gives me money when I'm in need
Yeah, she's a kind of friend indeed
I got a woman, way over town
She's good to me, oh yeah

She saves her lovin', early in the mornin'
Just for me, oh yeah
She saves her lovin', early in the mornin'
Just for me, oh yeah
She saves her lovin', just for me
Always loves me, so tenderly
I got a woman, way over town
She's good to me, oh yeah

She's there to love me
Both day and night
Never grumbles or fusses
Always treats me right
Never runnin' in the streets
Leavin' me alone
She knows a woman's place
Is right there, now, in the home

I got a woman, way over town
She's good to me, oh yeah
Said I got a woman, way over town
She's good to me, oh yeah
Well, she's my baby, don't you understand
Yeah, I'm her lovin' man, now
I got a woman, way over town
She's good to me, oh yeah
Well, don't you know she's all right




Well, don't you know she's all right
She's all right, she's all right

Overall Meaning

The song Moi J'Ai Une P'tite Femme by Clifton Chenier speaks of a woman that the singer has in his life who lives far away from him, but she is good to him. The opening verse talks about her generosity, how she is always willing to lend him some money when he needs it, and how she is his true friend. The second verse talks about how she reserves her love for him, waking up early in the morning just to shower him with love and affection. She loves him tenderly and with a passion that is reserved just for him.


The third verse talks about the reliability and consistency of the woman, who is always there for him, day or night, and who never complains or causes any trouble. She is a loving partner who treats him well and respects him. The fourth and final verse talks about how the woman knows that her place is in his home, taking care of him and making sure that he is happy. Overall, the song is a tribute to this woman who is a loyal and dependable partner who brings joy into the singer's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, I got a woman, way over town
I have a woman who lives in another part of town


She's good to me, oh yeah
She is kind and treats me well


Said I got a woman, way over town
I already mentioned that I have a woman in another part of town


She gives me money when I'm in need
She helps me out financially when I am in trouble


Yeah, she's a kind of friend indeed
She is a true friend to me


She saves her lovin', early in the mornin'
She shows me love and affection particularly in the mornings


Just for me, oh yeah
Only for my sake


Always loves me, so tenderly
She always treats me with love and gentleness


She's there to love me
She is always available to love me


Both day and night
At all times


Never grumbles or fusses
She never complains or argues


Always treats me right
She always treats me well


Never runnin' in the streets
She is not the type to go out partying and running around the streets


Leavin' me alone
She does not abandon me or leave my side


She knows a woman's place
She knows her role and responsibilities as a woman


Is right there, now, in the home
Her place is at home, taking care of me and the household


Well, she's my baby, don't you understand
She is my partner and lover


Yeah, I'm her lovin' man, now
I am the man who loves her and is loved by her


Well, don't you know she's all right
She is doing well and everything is good with her


She's all right, she's all right
She is doing well, and there is nothing to worry about




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RENALD RICHARD, RAY CHARLES

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