WOMEN
Foreigner Lyrics
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Women in airplanes, women who play games
Women in uniform, see that woman with her clothes gone
Women who satisfy, women you can't buy
Like women in magazines, and women in a limousine
Women who sip champagne, women who feel no pain
Women in a disco, and women who don't want to know, no no
Oh, women wanting sympathy, women feeling ecstasy
Women who live in fantasies, bringing man to his knees
Women who boil to love, women who need a shove
Women who can't be beat, get that woman in the back seat, yeah yeah
Women in the USA, those women steal your heart away
Women into rock 'n' roll, women who steal the show, go go go
Women that do write songs about, women that turn around and kick you out
Women you dream about all your life
Women that stab you in the back with a switchblade knife
Oh women, oohoo, talking 'bout women, all 'round the world
Yeah women, all the naughty girls, talking 'bout women, come on baby
The lyrics of the song Women by Foreigner can be interpreted as a portrayal of women in different facets of life. The song describes women in various situations, from behind bars to fast cars and even airplanes. The lyrics deliver a message that there are women in all walks of life, and society should not judge them based on their circumstances. The song also highlights the objectification of women, as seen in the line “women in magazines, and women in a limousine.” The line suggests that society tends to portray women as mere objects to be ogled at or to serve as arm candy.
The chorus of the song alludes to the complexity of women. Society tends to pigeonhole women into specific roles, but the song suggests that women are multifaceted and are capable of both ecstasy and fantasies. The chorus also acknowledges the power that women hold over the male gender. Men are willing to do anything to gain the approval of women, from writing songs about them to being reduced to their knees. The song also portrays women as mysterious creatures, depicted in the line “Women that stab you in the back with a switchblade knife.” The songwriter highlights the unpredictability of women and sets up a dichotomy between the women that men dream about and those that betray them.
Overall, the song Women portrays women in different roles and situations, delivering a message of the complexities of the female gender.
Line by Line Meaning
Women behind bars, women in fast cars, women in distress, women with no dress
Women can be found in various situations such as in jail, driving fast cars, feeling upset, and without clothing.
Women in airplanes, women who play games
Women can be found on airplanes and can enjoy playing games as well.
Women in uniform, see that woman with her clothes gone
Women who wear a uniform can remove their uniform and reveal a different persona.
Women who satisfy, women you can't buy
Some women are satisfying partners, but they cannot be bought as objects.
Like women in magazines, and women in a limousine
Women can be seen in magazines or expensive cars like limousines.
Women who sip champagne, women who feel no pain
Women are seen drinking champagne and some may appear to feel no pain.
Women in a disco, and women who don't want to know, no no
Women can be found in disco settings and some may not want any further involvement.
Oh, women wanting sympathy, women feeling ecstasy
Women may be seeking sympathy or experiencing extreme happiness.
Women who live in fantasies, bringing man to his knees
Women can have dreams and fantasies, and they have the power to make men feel weak.
Women who boil to love, women who need a shove
Women can be passionate about love, but some may need a push to get there.
Women who can't be beat, get that woman in the back seat, yeah yeah
Some women are unbeatable, irresistible partners and you should take them to a private place like the back seat of a car.
Women in the USA, those women steal your heart away
American women can steal your heart.
Women into rock 'n' roll, women who steal the show, go go go
Women in rock music can really shine and steal the show.
Women that do write songs about, women that turn around and kick you out
Women can write songs and express themselves but can also abruptly end relationships.
Women you dream about all your life
Some women can be the object of your dreams for your whole life.
Women that stab you in the back with a switchblade knife
Some women can be very dangerous and even use a weapon to harm you.
Oh women, oohoo, talking 'bout women, all 'round the world
The song is about women around the globe.
Yeah women, all the naughty girls, talking 'bout women, come on baby
The song talks about women's sexuality and encourages listeners to embrace it further.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ACE, JONES, LEONARD, WEATHERS
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