Gypsy Woman
Crystal Waters Lyrics


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She wakes up early every morning
Just to do her hair now
Because she cares, y'all
Her day, oh, wouldn't be right
Without her makeup
She's never out of makeup
She's just like you and me
But she's homeless, she's homeless
As she stands there singing for money

La da dee la dee dow, la da dee la dee dow

You try, oh, not to care
About the homeless
But you got your own mess
You barely make enough for you
Well, is she alright?
Could you apologize?
And then I spotted these
As she stands there singing for money

La da dee la dee dow, la da dee la dee dow

In my sleep, I see her begging
Preaching, "Please"
Although her body's not mine
I ask, God, why? God, why?
She's just like you and me
But she's homeless, she's homeless
As she stands there singing for money

La da dee la dee dow, la da dee la dee dow

She wakes up early every morning
Just to do her hair now
Because she cares, y'all
Her day, oh, wouldn't be right
Without her makeup
She's never out of makeup
She's just like you and me
But she's homeless, she's homeless
She's homeless
She's homeless
She's homeless

She's just like you and me
As she stands there singing for money

La da dee la dee dow, la da dee la dee dow
La da dee la dee dow, la da dee la dee dow
La da dee la dee dow, la da dee la dee dow
La da dee la dee dow, la da dee la dee dow
La da dee la dee dow, la da dee la dee dow
La da dee la dee dow, la da dee la dee dow
La da dee la dee dow, la da dee la dee dow
La da dee la dee dow, la da dee la dee dow
La da dee la dee dow, la da dee la dee dow
La da dee la dee dow, la da dee la dee dow




La da dee la dee dow, la da dee la dee dow
La da dee la dee dow, la da dee la dee dow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Crystal Waters's song "Gypsy Woman" describe a homeless woman who wakes up early every morning to do her hair and makeup before going out to sing for money. The singer acknowledges that many people try not to care about the homeless, but they have their own problems to worry about. Despite this, the singer feels empathy for the woman and asks God why she is in this situation.


The repetition of "she's just like you and me" emphasizes how the homeless woman is not a different species but someone who has fallen on hard times. The fact that she takes care to do her hair and makeup every day suggests that she still values her appearance and sense of self despite her circumstances. The phrase "as she stands there singing for money" emphasizes her vulnerability and the fact that she is dependent on the generosity of others.


Overall, the lyrics to "Gypsy Woman" showcase empathy and understanding for the struggles of the homeless, while also acknowledging the struggles that many people face in their own lives.


Line by Line Meaning

She wakes up early every morning
Every morning, she wakes up early


Just to do her hair now
She takes the time to style her hair


Because she cares, y'all
She takes pride in her appearance


Her day, oh, wouldn't be right
Without getting ready, her day wouldn't feel complete


Without her makeup
She feels like she needs makeup to look good


She's never out of makeup
She always wears makeup


She's just like you and me
Despite her circumstance, she's a human being like everyone else


But she's homeless, she's homeless
Unfortunately, she does not have a place to call home


As she stands there singing for money
She uses her talent to earn a living


You try, oh, not to care
You may attempt to not think about homelessness, but it's hard to ignore


About the homeless
The topic of those without homes


But you got your own mess
You have issues and problems of your own that demand your attention


You barely make enough for you
It can be a struggle just to provide for yourself


Well, is she alright?
You can't help but be concerned for her well-being


Could you apologize?
Maybe you need to make amends for not doing more to help


And then I spotted these
Upon reflection, she notices certain things


In my sleep, I see her begging
Even in her dreams, she can't escape the sad reality


Preaching, "Please"
Asking others for help and support


Although her body's not mine
Although she is not me, I can feel empathy for her plight


I ask, God, why? God, why?
Desperate to understand why someone would be homeless


She's just like you and me
Despite everything, she's still a human being just like everyone else


She's homeless, she's homeless
Describing her situation once again


She's homeless
Reiterating her unfortunate circumstance


She's homeless
Stating it again for emphasis


As she stands there singing for money
Her talent is her means of survival




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Crystal Waters, Neal Brian Conway

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@George-rn9lh

04 Mar 2024
19h32 (cat)

This song takes me back...
To the year 1991...
Doing the MONZA dance...
Emandondweni...
Mlokothwa High School...
KwaNongoma, KZN, RSA...

Still a phat jam "Na Nou"...

Not everything was great back then...
But the music was...

Salute to the class of 1992...
And my Principal - Dee Dee (RIP)
❤❤❤❤❤



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@busyworksbeats

“She’s just like you and me, but she’s homeless” that hit deep 😢

@suchjax9026

Busy Works Beats can u respond to this comment ples

@goead

Busy Works Beats Not really

@yasha42oth

what the actual duck i never thought id run into you in this comment section LOL
legendary song tho, sample mayb? o:

@TheHoopyscoopy

It sounds deep but it's inaccurate. Most homeless are mean snakes even when you try to help them. That's how it is here in CA. Maybe it's different elsewhere.

@anitadoll5418

Finding you here?! Go pro producer 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

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@angiev1111

Crystal: “she’s homeless 😔”
Us: 🕺🏽

@Annie.aa4

💀💀🕺la da de la de da

@GABE_is_here

she's never out of makeup 👁️👄👁️

@dorothy5816

Hahaha!

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