Kentucky Woman
Diamond Neil Lyrics
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She shines with her own kind of light
She'd look at you once
And a day that's all wrong
Looks all right
And I love her
God knows, I love her
If she get to know you
She goin' to own you
Kentucky woman
Well, she ain't the kind
Makes heads turn at the drop of her name
But something inside
That she's got turn you on just the same
And she loves me
God knows, she loves me
Kentucky woman
If she get to know you
She goin' to own you
Kentucky woman
I don't want much
The good Lord's earth beneath my feet
A gentle touch
From that one girl, and life is
Sweet and good
Ain't no doubt
I'm talkin' about
Kentucky woman
If she get to know you
She goin' to own you
Kentucky woman
The lyrics of Neil Diamond's song Kentucky Woman are essentially a love letter to a woman who is apparently from Kentucky. The song talks about how this woman has her own unique way of shining and can make everything feel okay with just one look. The singer clearly adores this woman and despite not being the kind of woman who would make heads turn, there is something inside her that is very attractive.
The song is full of adoration and a sense of being owned by this woman. It talks about how if this Kentucky woman gets to know you, she is going to own you. The lyrics also express a longing for a simple and sweet life with the woman he loves.
Overall, the song is a tribute to a woman who is not conventionally beautiful but has her own unique way of attracting and captivating people. The lyrics talk about the power of love and how it can make life sweet and good if you find that one person.
Line by Line Meaning
Kentucky woman
This song is about a woman from Kentucky.
She shines with her own kind of light
The woman has a unique and special quality that makes her stand out.
She'd look at you once
And a day that's all wrong
Looks all right
Just one look from her can turn a bad day into a good one.
And I love her
God knows, I love her
The singer is deeply in love with this Kentucky woman.
If she get to know you
She goin' to own you
Once this woman gets to know you, she will have a powerful hold over you.
Well, she ain't the kind
Makes heads turn at the drop of her name
She isn't conventionally beautiful, but there is something about her that is still attractive.
But something inside
That she's got turn you on just the same
There is an inner quality or charm that makes people attracted to her.
And she loves me
God knows, she loves me
The Kentucky woman also loves the singer deeply.
I don't want much
The good Lord's earth beneath my feet
A gentle touch
From that one girl, and life is
Sweet and good
Ain't no doubt
I'm talkin' about
The singer doesn't need much in life, just the simple pleasures and the love of the Kentucky woman.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NEIL DIAMOND
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frostbean
Oh my god I love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would die to hear this again for the first time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh my god!!!!
It remidns me of my good friendm, Addison
Oh my god I love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would die to hear this again for the first time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh my god!!!!
It remidns me of my good friendm, Addison
djf 2451
ב״ה
i was with a gorgeous
kentucky baptist woman
for more than 33-1/2 years
and was honored
and blessed
to call her
my wife
my lover
my partner
i lost her
when she took her
journey above
on the evening of 7-15-17
may she forever be
a blessing
i will love you
always and forever
and i will forget you
n e v e r
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MrJamieMurph4141969
Absolutely love the way Neil sings this song with pure SPIRIT!!!
thisboy1964
Still one of his best songs!
Coreen Owen
Love this song!!! Neil Diamond forever!
Robert Ferguson
Outstanding! Simply awesome
Bob Mistark
I can still remember walking into a soda shop in 67 and this came on the juke box. I had to just stop and listen. It still has that something special. I ended up marrying a California girl, but still love this song.
Jo24645
Wonderful song by a Brilliant Neil Diamond!!
John Conway
Brilliant and amazingly prolific. Thanks for not using "genius," which last year was applied to someone who didn't even write her songs or musical arrangements
JK2020
Niel diamond, a true legend!
Davedave Smitt
He's a true American icon !
Aaron Gillie
Bloody classic song, should have millions of views!