Delta Lea Goodrem (born in Sydney on November 9, 1984) is a multi-ARIA Awar… Read Full Bio ↴Delta Lea Goodrem (born in Sydney on November 9, 1984) is a multi-ARIA Award-winning Australian singer-songwriter, classically-trained pianist and Logie Award-winning actress. She was launched into popularity starring as Nina Tucker on the popular television soap opera Neighbours. She has released four number one albums, Innocent Eyes, Mistaken Identity, Delta, and Wings of the Wild enjoying the second highest number of weeks for an Australian album in the #1 position in Australia and has had nine #1 singles in Australia. Her third album, Delta was released in October 2007, and features the singles In This Life and Believe Again. It was described by Delta herself as "a lot lighter", and a departure from the dark days of Mistaken Identity.

Goodrem has to date achieved nine #1 ARIA singles and multiple UK Top 10 singles. Her debut album, 2003's Innocent Eyes, made her one of Australia's highest-selling female recording artists, spending 29 weeks at #1, and selling over a million copies in Australia and 2.5 million worldwide. While 2004's Mistaken Identity was unable to match the commercial success of its predecessor, it entered the ARIA charts at #1 and gained multi-platinum status. To date, Goodrem has sold 3.5 million albums worldwide. In 2005, she embarked on The Visualise Tour, her debut concert tour of Australia.

In 2003, at the age of 18 and amidst her blooming career, Goodrem was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a form of cancer. She has since made a full recovery and now spends much of her time promoting cancer charities.

Goodrem was invited to write and sing the theme song of the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. Named 'Together We Are One', the track was co-written with her ex, Brian McFadden and long-time collaborator Guy Chambers. 'Together We Are One' was not originally planned for release as a single, but due to Australian public demand, it was released and peaked at #2 on the official ARIA charts. She was later also invited to perform the theme for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, with "Welcome to Earth".

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Woman
Delta Goodrem Lyrics

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I worked late but you don't wait up
My bones ache and I'm cleaning the place up
Sometimes I don't even know I care

I sit down take off my make-up
I lay down but you don't wake up
Sometimes I wonder if you know I'm there

I can't remember the last time you
Told me I'm beautiful, and I can't remember
Last time you said anything at all

[Chorus]
I'm a woman
A woman with a heart
And I deserve your all
I'm not some girl who don't know what she wants
I'm a woman
And I need to be touched
And I need to be loved
Cause being just your woman is not enough

Now I hope that you don't wake up
When it's too late to make up
You'll be the one that's alone and that's sad

In time you'll find somebody
The truth is she'll never be me
And that's when you're going to miss what we had

When all I really needed to hear was "you're beautiful"
All I really needed to hear was anything at all

[Chorus]

I'm not your friend who only needs you sometimes
And if I'm your lady
You got to treat me like

[Chorus]

A woman needs your heart
A woman needs your all
A woman needs your everything
I'm a woman
And I need to be touched
And I need to be loved
And I deserve your everything
I'm a woman

I'm a woman
I'm a woman

Overall Meaning

Delta Goodrem's song Woman speaks about the need for recognition and affection in a relationship. The first verse talks about the singer working late and coming home to a partner who doesn't wait for them to come home, doesn't wake up when the singer comes back home, and doesn't acknowledge the singer's presence. These lines convey the feeling of loneliness and neglect that the singer is experiencing. The chorus emphasizes that the singer is not just a "girl who doesn't know what she wants," but a woman with a heart who deserves to be loved and touched. The second verse is a plea to her partner to wake up and realize that he needs to acknowledge her and show affection, or he will risk losing her to someone else.

The song speaks to the universal desire for recognition, appreciation, and love in a relationship. The singer is shown as a strong and independent woman who knows what she wants and deserves, but also sensitively displays her vulnerability. The lyrics are empowering, urging women to demand and expect respect and love in all their relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

I worked late but you don't wait up
I'm working hard but you don't seem to care or support me.

My bones ache and I'm cleaning the place up
I'm doing everything I can to create a comfortable home for us.

Sometimes I don't even know I care
Sometimes I question whether our relationship is worth the effort.

I sit down take off my make-up
I'm finally taking a moment to relax and feel comfortable in my own skin.

I lay down but you don't wake up
I'm trying to rest, but you're not there for me when I need you.

Sometimes I wonder if you know I'm there
I worry that you take me for granted and don't appreciate my presence.

I can't remember the last time you Told me I'm beautiful, and I can't remember Last time you said anything at all
I need your affection and appreciation, but lately you haven't been giving me any.

I'm a woman A woman with a heart And I deserve your all
I'm a person with feelings, and I deserve your full love and attention.

I'm not some girl who don't know what she wants I'm a woman And I need to be touched And I need to be loved Cause being just your woman is not enough
I know what I want in a relationship, and I need emotional and physical connection. Simply being your partner is not fulfilling enough for me.

Now I hope that you don't wake up When it's too late to make up You'll be the one that's alone and that's sad
I'm worried that you'll realize too late that you took me and our relationship for granted.

In time you'll find somebody The truth is she'll never be me And that's when you're going to miss what we had
If you lose me, you'll realize that no one else can provide the same kind of love and connection.

When all I really needed to hear was "you're beautiful" All I really needed to hear was anything at all
Words of affirmation and appreciation are important to me, and I feel neglected without them.

I'm not your friend who only needs you sometimes And if I'm your lady You got to treat me like
I'm not just a casual acquaintance, and if you want me as your partner, you need to treat me like one.

A woman needs your heart A woman needs your all A woman needs your everything I'm a woman
Being in a relationship with a woman requires giving her your all and making her feel loved and cherished.

And I need to be touched And I need to be loved And I deserve your everything I'm a woman
I have emotional and physical needs that require your attention and affection. I deserve nothing less.

I'm a woman I'm a woman I'm a woman
I want to be recognized and appreciated as a woman with unique needs and feelings.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: WAYNE ANTHONY HECTOR, STEVEN MCCUTCHEON

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