Brooks was a phenomenal musical force in the 1990s. He had his chart breakthrough in 1989, having come apparently from nowhere, and was an immediate commercial success. Lacking the tall and lanky physical appearance typical of some male country stars, he successfully integrated pop and rock elements into his recordings and live performances. He soon began to dominate the country singles and country albums charts and quickly crossed over into the mainstream pop arena, selling records like no one else in country music ever had and exposing country music to a larger audience than previously thought possible.
Brooks enjoyed one of the most successful careers in popular music history, with over 70 hit singles and 15 charted albums to his credit and over 115 million albums sold in the US alone, breaking records for both sales and concert attendance throughout the 1990s. Possibly dissatisfied and looking to expand his career boundaries, he then attempted an artistically ambitious (but uncompleted) multimedia project involving a fictitious alter ego.
Troubled by the conflicts between career and family, the year after the decade ended Garth Brooks announced his retirement from recording and performing, thereby disappearing from the music world as suddenly as he had come.
Recently he has announced his return to live performances by agreeing to a 5 year 15 show a year contract in Vegas. His plan is to finish this contract, write some new stuff, and wait for his youngest daughter to go off to school, and then he plans to return to touring with his wife.
She's Every Woman
Garth Brooks Lyrics
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A little crazy but it's nice
And when she gets mad, you best leave her alone
'Cause she'll rage just like a river
Then she'll beg you to forgive her
Oh, she's every woman that I've ever known
And every town along the way
And she's every place that I've never been
She's making love on rainy nights
She's a stroll through Christmas lights
And she's everything I want to do again
And it needs no explanation
'Cause it all makes perfect sense
For when it comes down to temptation
She's on both sides of the fence
No it needs no explanation
'Cause it all makes perfect sense
When it comes down to temptation
She's on both sides of the fence
She's anything but typical
She's so unpredictable
Oh but even at her worst, she ain't that bad
She's as real as real can be
And she's every fantasy
Lord she's every lover that I've ever had
And she's every lover that I've never had
Garth Brooks's "She's Every Woman" is a love song that describes the complexity and multifaceted nature of a woman. The lyrics use metaphors to describe the woman's personality traits. The first two lines compare her to the sun and rain, indicating her ability to be both warm and refreshing while also being nurturing and cleansing. The next two lines compare her to fire and ice, highlighting her unpredictable nature, which is desirable for the singer. The song suggests that although the woman may be a little crazy, it adds to her unique and fascinating personality, and the singer appreciates it.
The chorus portrays the woman as being everywhere, both in terms of her physical presence as well as her ability to fulfill the singer's desires. She is described as being from every town and place on his journeys, which implies that she is constantly with him wherever he goes. The woman is shown to be capable of being romantic and intimate, indicated by the line 'making love on rainy nights,' which is a contrast to the "walk through Christmas light" shown in the next line, where she is playful and full of life.
The next two lines of the chorus convey that the woman has the potential to be both good and bad; she is on both sides of the fence. This suggests that the woman can be tempted and fall into temptation, ultimately making her more human and attainable.
The final verse of the song returns to the woman's complexity, describing her as anything but typical and unpredictable. The singer highlights her flaws, but at the same time, acknowledges that even at her worst, she's not that bad. The woman is depicted as a mix of fantasy and reality, someone who fulfills the singer's wants and needs while also being authentic, someone who he has had in the past and someone who he has never had.
Line by Line Meaning
She's sun and rain, she's fire and ice
She's both the bright and dark sides, the good and the bad, the mellow and wild, everything unique in a woman.
A little crazy but it's nice
She's not ordinary, in a good and exciting way, and it adds to her charm.
And when she gets mad, you best leave her alone
She expresses her anger strongly like a raging river, but eventually, she'll cool down and ask for forgiveness.
'Cause she'll rage just like a river
Her anger can be strong and powerful like a flowing river that can't be stopped.
Then she'll beg you to forgive her
After her rage, she'll realize her mistake and humbly ask for forgiveness.
Oh, she's every woman that I've ever known
She embodies every unique quality and trait of every woman the singer has ever met.
She's so New York and then L.A.
She's versatile and can adapt to any situation or setting, whether it's the fast-paced New York City or laid-back Los Angeles.
And every town along the way
She can fit in and thrive in any place she goes, big or small.
And she's every place that I've never been
She represents all the places and experiences that the singer has yet to encounter.
She's making love on rainy nights
She's passionate and spontaneous, and can enjoy romantic moments in any weather condition.
She's a stroll through Christmas lights
She's cheerful and festive, and can find joy in the simplest things like a walk under Christmas lights.
And she's everything I want to do again
She's the embodiment of all the good memories and experiences the singer wants to relive again.
And it needs no explanation
Her appeal and charm are self-evident, and don't require further clarification.
'Cause it all makes perfect sense
Her qualities and traits are consistent and natural, and fit together seamlessly.
For when it comes down to temptation
When faced with a tempting situation, she can choose either path, good or bad.
She's on both sides of the fence
She's capable of both making the right and wrong choices, based on her own free will.
She's anything but typical
She's unique and unusual, and defies conventional standards or expectations.
She's so unpredictable
She's full of surprises, and can't be easily pegged down or defined.
Oh but even at her worst, she ain't that bad
Even with her flaws or imperfections, she's still lovable and desirable.
She's as real as real can be
She's genuine, honest, and true to herself, and doesn't pretend to be someone she's not.
And she's every fantasy
She's the embodiment of every desirable or ideal trait or quality the singer could think of.
Lord she's every lover that I've ever had
She's the quintessence of every past lover the singer has been with, and represents their collective qualities and traits.
And she's every lover that I've never had
She's also the embodiment of the perfect lover the singer has yet to find or experience.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARTH BROOKS, VICTORIA LYNN SHAW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@royalzavala8545
My Top 10 Favorite Garth Brooks Songs
10. Not Counting You
9. The Thunder Rolls
8. Wild Horses
7. Beaches Of Cheyenne
6. Much Too Young
5. We Shall Be Free
4. Friends In Low Places
3. That Summer
2. She’s Every Woman
1. The Dance
@gregorymartin-jo2mj
I've known this woman for 20+ and believe me me boys she's worth it. Love you forever rose
@carolfairchild4029
Makes me think of my sweet husband who passed away in 2005 I really miss him so much
@andrewbates1695
When you have lost a partner, this makes you sink into your pillow remembering all the times that you will no longer have. Enjoy life while you can.
@dalybeth11
You are 💯 right and also you can still communicate with loved ones passed even though not the same it helps 💖I know
@scottl9660
Different strokes for different folks Dal, for me it’s better to get space, learn lessons, and leave the past to the past.
@nathanwuebker257
I lost my wife 5 months ago in a car accident leaving me to raise my one year old myself and everytime I hear this song I feel her
@shawnwinkelman6238
Theirs more of a back story to this u can ever understand
@chadschmitz5500
I know and did....
@chrisopliger66
I've loved garth since I was born.. always playing in my house. Actually th first song I ever sang in front of people was this song when I was 2 years old and ever sinc then I have been looking for th one this song was about. I finally found her!!! The wedding is in 2 month and 3 days
@elmer0308
My favorite GB song!