When A Woman
Gabrielle Lyrics


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Early in the morning
My friends already calling
Ready for a party
They're just getting started
Wouldn't miss it for a moment
My heart's already stolen
Heard he's gonna be there
To miss it wouldn't be fair
No, no, no, no, no, no

When a woman wants her man
She'll catch him any way she can
I'm telling you I got a master plan
I'm gonna get you, boy
Make you my man

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Driving down the highway
Roberta, Donnie Hathaway, yeah, yeah
Playing on the airwaves
As we're making our way
We pull up to a red light
Check the mirror for the last time (for the last time)
I know I'm looking just fine and I feel all right
'Cause I know I'm gonna party tonight, yeah, baby

When a woman wants her man
She'll catch him any way she can
I'm telling you I got a master plan
I'm gonna get you, boy
Make you my man

Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, de
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Walking through the party
With all my girls behind me, yeah, yeah
Suddenly I saw him
My heart, it started jumping (and jumping and jumping and jumping)
Then he led me to the dance floor
Then he held me closely (so closely, baby)
Then he whispered softly (ooh)
"Will you be my one and only
My only girl?"

When a woman wants her man
She'll catch him any way she can
I'm telling you I got a master plan
I'm gonna get you, boy
Make you my man

When a woman wants her man
She'll catch him any way she can
I'm telling you I got a master plan
I'm gonna get you, boy
Make you my man

Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, de
When a woman, when a woman
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When a woman wants her man
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When a woman, when a woman




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She'll catch him any way she can, yeah, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gabrielle's song "When A Woman" talks about a woman who is determined to catch the man she desires. She is ready to party and enjoy herself, but there's someone special she wants to see at the party. She knows that if she wants him, she has to catch him any way she can. She has a master plan, and she's going to make him hers. The song talks about her journey to the party and how she eventually finds the man she wants. It's clear that she knows what she wants, and she's not afraid to go after it.


The song is all about women empowerment and how they can take control of their lives and go after what they want. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and they have resonated with many women over the years. The song has a catchy beat, and the chorus is easy to sing along to. The lyrics are relatable and meaningful, making it one of Gabrielle's most popular songs.


Overall, the song is a celebration of women and how they can take charge of their lives. The message is clear: women can be just as assertive and determined as men when it comes to pursuing what they want.


Line by Line Meaning

Early in the morning
The singer's friends are already calling her to party, and she wouldn't miss it for the world.


Ready for a party, they're just getting started
The singer's friends are preparing themselves to party and are just getting started.


Wouldn't miss it for a moment, my heart's already stolen
The singer is excited for the party tonight since she hears that her crush is going to be there, and she wouldn't miss catching him for a moment.


Heard he's gonna be there to miss it wouldn't be fair
The artist heard that her crush might appear at the party and not trying to catch him would not be fair.


Driving down the highway, Roberta, Donnie Hathaway, yeah, yeah
The artist is driving to the party with friends, listening to songs by Roberta Flack and Donnie Hathaway to get in the mood.


Playing on the airwaves as we're making our way
As they travel, they listen to the radio, with the music filling the airwaves as they make their way there


We pull up to a red light, check the mirror for the last time (for the last time)
As they reach a red light, they take one last look in the mirror to ensure they look good enough for the anticipated night.


I know I'm looking just fine, and I feel all right
The artist, after checking herself out and realizing she looks excellent, feels confident and ready to party.


'Cause I know I'm gonna party tonight, yeah, baby
The artist is confident in her ability to catch her crush tonight and is determined to make it happen.


Walking through the party with all my girls behind me, yeah, yeah
The artist walks through the party with her friends by her side, supporting her.


Suddenly I saw him, my heart, it started jumping (and jumping and jumping and jumping)
The singer sees her crush and becomes excited, feeling her heart start beating rapidly.


Then he led me to the dance floor, then he held me closely (so closely, baby)
Her crush leads her to the dance floor and holds her close, making her feel special and adored.


Then he whispered softly (ooh), 'Will you be my one and only, my only girl?'
Her crush whispers to her, asking her to be his only girl, making her feel loved and special.


When a woman wants her man, she'll catch him any way she can
The singer emphasizes that when a woman wants a man, she will go through great lengths to attain him.


I'm telling you I got a master plan, I'm gonna get you, boy, make you my man
The singer has a plan to catch her crush, and she's confident that it'll work out, making him hers.


She'll catch him any way she can, yeah, yeah, yeah
The artist restates the fact that a woman will do anything to attain her desired man.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Richard Frederick Stannard, Louisa Gabriella Bobb, Julian Gallagher

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Comments from YouTube:

@garymitchell8394

Hugely underrated...fab artist ❤

@jagjitdusanjh8356

I remember seeing this video when it first came on satellite. I remember thinking that it was probably the most positive portrayal of black people I've ever seen on tv before or since. Surely we need more of this.

@abm5707

Why can't today's artists have something like this song?
Clean video
Good dance
Beautiful and clean lyrics

@anthonyoxford4972

I remember this day filming and I'm so proud that I'm in this video I will never forget what a great song and what a great opportunity to be a part of it. 👸🏾 Gabriel is a beautiful woman inside and out and such a professional at work. Nuff❤ Gabriel

@maleisac4727

You are lucky one ❤️

@albierees8408

Awesome, both video and song are fantastic. The club reminds me of the club that I'm at which I'm a committee member. Was this video made in England? I'm from there. Thoroughly enjoyed the vid, which one are you on here please?

@anthonyoxford4972

@@albierees8408 When a woman. Video was made in the UK👈🏾

@albierees8408

@@anthonyoxford4972 Awesome, should have guessed by the Jaguar MKII, the way the streets are and how the bar is. Many thanks and once again, brilliant video, sorry for late reply 👍

@anthonyoxford4972

@@albierees8408 That's cool. Night🙏🏾

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@michaelhargreaves3117

Saw her perform last night in Blackpool - brilliant and very under rated - if you get a chance don't miss

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