"YOUNG GIRL"
"WOMAN WOMAN"
"LADY WILLPOWER"
"OVER YOU"
"THIS GIRL IS A WOMAN NOW"
"KEEP THE CUSTOMER SATISFIED"
"DON'T GIVE IN TO HIM"
"HOME"
GARY PUCKETT has performed on more than thirty network television shows and prime time specials during his career, even adding a command performance for the President and Prince Charles at the White House. The Union Gap disbanded in the seventies. In 1974, "Young Girl" was reissued in England where it received a silver record award for attaining a top five position on the pop charts, several years after its initial release.
Gary continues to tour nationally & internationally, has a new album out now, "GARY PUCKETT - LIVE", and has recently released his first ever Chrismas CD, entitled "At Christmas".
Woman
Gary Puckett Lyrics
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Woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?
On your mind
Something's wrong between us
That your laughter cannot hide
And you're afraid to let your eyes meet mine
And lately when I love you
I know you're not satisfied
Woman
Woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?
On your mind
I've seen the way men look at you
When they think I don't see
And it hurts to have them think that you're that kind
But it's knowing that you're looking back
That's really killing me
Woman
Woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?
On your mind
A woman wears a certain look
When she is on the move
And a man can always tell what's on her mind
I hate to have to say it
But that look's all over you
Woman
Woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?
Oh, woman
Woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?
The lyrics to Gary Puckett & The Union Gap's song, Woman Woman, are an exploration of suspicion, insecurity and betrayal. The song tells the story of a man who is questioning his partner's fidelity. He notices something wrong in their relationship that her laughter cannot hide, and she avoids meeting his eyes, indicating that she is hiding something. Even when he tries to show her love, he realizes that she's not satisfied. The chorus poses the question, "Woman, woman, have you got cheating on your mind?", as if interrogating her about her infidelity.
The man has seen the way other men look at her, and it hurts him to think that they consider her to be the type of woman who would cheat. However, what really troubles him is the thought that she might be looking back at those men. The lyrics describe the way a woman presents herself when she is on the move, and the man concludes that the look she has is one that suggests cheating. The last lines of the chorus repeat the question, asking her once again if she has infidelity on her mind.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of doubt and insecurity in a relationship, with the man expressing his concern that his partner may be cheating on him. The lyrics also highlight how a partner's behavior can be interpreted differently depending on one's perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Woman
Addressing the woman in question
Woman
Addressing the woman in question
Have you got cheating on your mind?
Asking if the woman is considering being unfaithful
On your mind
Reiterating the question of whether cheating is on the woman's mind
Something's wrong between us
Acknowledging that there is an issue in their relationship
That your laughter cannot hide
Indicating that the woman's attempts to conceal her feelings are not successful
And you're afraid to let your eyes meet mine
Noticing that the woman avoids eye contact
And lately when I love you
Expressing that love-making is not satisfying
I know you're not satisfied
Acknowledging that the woman is not receiving satisfaction during intimacy
I've seen the way men look at you
Observing the attention other men give the woman
When they think I don't see
Noting that men are more open about their attraction when the singer isn't around
And it hurts to have them think that you're that kind
Feeling hurt by the assumption that the woman would be unfaithful
But it's knowing that you're looking back
Feeling worse that the woman reciprocates the attention
That's really killing me
Experiencing emotional pain from the realization that the woman might be unfaithful
A woman wears a certain look
Commenting on the expression and mannerisms of women
When she is on the move
Observing that the woman's behavior indicates something is going on
And a man can always tell what's on her mind
Asserting that men can sense a woman's intentions
I hate to have to say it
Apologizing for the harsh truth
But that look's all over you
Noting that the woman exhibits the behavior of someone considering being unfaithful
Oh, woman
Addressing the woman in question
Woman
Addressing the woman in question
Have you got cheating on your mind?
Asking if the woman is considering being unfaithful
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Glaser, Jimmy Payne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
tjerwin1
You're right, this song was their first hit in '67. I was only 6 myself but grew to really get into their music.
Johnny Vack
He can still sing at 80 years old. I saw him perform last night Sat Oct 1st 2022. He looks great and sounds great too!
Lloyd Green
My wife and I saw him a few years ago and he seemed to hurried all his songs a little too fast!
James B.
That's amazing! I SO remember 1968 and all the feelings his voice and their songs would stir in me.
James B.
@Lloyd Green 😅 yeah, nothing like these studio perfected recordings!
Jeffrey Gaston
Sadly I was born in 87. 20 years after the summer of love. My father and mother born in 51 and 54 respectively, I know these songs. What a great Era of a musical Renaissance to never return😢... I'll spread the word to future generations, you lucky people.
James B.
Indeed!
Marsha Walker Eastwood
This is my all time favorite song by Gary Puckett. He has an amazing voice!
pyannaguy
I was privileged to play with Gary for more than a year in the 80's. He was an absolute prince of a guy, a real gentleman. I treasure the time I shared the stage with such a magnificent voice and the great guy who possessed it.
vanislefan
He helped define the 60s and thousands of us have danced , fell in love , fell out of love , had our hearts broken to this great song.... I think we've all been there. One of the clearest, most passionate and powerful balladic singers in the past century, without a doubt.