Superwoman
Gladys Knight (ft. Dionne Warwick & Patti Labelle) Lyrics

Early in the morning I put breakfast at your table
I wake up early to make breakfast for you and ensure your coffee has the right amount of cream and sugar.

And make sure that your coffee has its sugary crème.
I take care when making your coffee to ensure it has the perfect balance of cream and sugar.

Your eggs are worm for greasy, your toast unlikely,
I prepare your breakfast just the way you like it with your preference for over-cooked eggs and under-toasted bread.

All that stuff it means the moment kiss that used to greet me.
I used to receive a loving kiss in gratitude for my efforts every morning, but the affection has now stopped.

And now you say the juice is sour, it used to be so sweet,
You complain that even the juice I serve you is no longer to your liking and question if it's a reflection of how you view me.

And I can’t help but to wonder if you’re talking about me.
I feel hurt and wonder if you're trying to tell me that I'm no longer making you happy or meeting your needs.

We don’t talk the way we used to talk, it’s hurting so deep.
Our conversations have changed and it's affecting me deeply. I miss the closeness we shared before.

I’ve got my pride, I will not cry, but it’s making me big.
I don't want to cry or show you how much this affects me, but it's causing me great emotional strain.

I’m not your superwoman, no
I can't be the perfect partner you want me to be all the time.

I’m not the kind of girl that you can let down
I won't always be the strong, supportive partner if you keep letting me down.

And think that everything’s okay.
Ignoring the problem won't make everything okay. We need to address the issues in our relationship to move forward.

I am only human, only human.
I have feelings and limits, and can't be expected to be a superwoman who can handle everything all the time.

This girl needs more than occasional hugs
I need more than just physical affection.

Yes, I’m talking about love from you to me.
I need emotional love and support from you to feel valued and fulfilled in our relationship.

I find my way through the rush hour
I navigate the hustle and bustle of city traffic to make it home to you on time.

Try to make it home just for you.
I make it a priority to put in the effort to be with you and make sure you feel appreciated.

I wanna make sure that your dinner
I go the extra mile to ensure that dinner will be ready for you.

Will be waiting for you.
I make sure that everything is ready and waiting for you when you arrive home after a long day.

When you reach there you just tell me
But when you get home, you tell me that you're not hungry and don't want to talk.

You’re not hungry at all.
You don't seem to care about the effort that I've put into preparing dinner for you.

You say you’d rather read the paper
You'd rather spend time with the newspaper than engage with me and the effort I've made for us both.

And you don’t wanna talk.
You're avoiding conversation with me and choosing instead to focus on superficial interests.

You like to think that I’m just crazy
You dismiss my concerns, thinking that it's all in my head and that I'm overthinking it.

When I say that you’ve changed.
I try to communicate that I feel you've become less invested in our relationship, but you deny it and refuse to talk about it.

But I’m convinced I know the problem,
Despite your denial, I know that the problem is that you're no longer in love with me the way you once were.

You don’t love me the same.
Our love and connection no longer hold the same strength or power it once did.

And you’re just going through the motions
You're no longer invested in the relationship and are just going through the daily routines without any real passion or love.

And you’re not being there,
You're not being emotionally available or supportive in the way that I need and deserve.

Look into the corners of your mind,
I urge you to reflect on your emotions, thoughts, and feelings and acknowledge that there is a problem.

I’ll always be there for you,
Despite everything, I will always be there for you and continue to put in the effort in our relationship.

Through good and bad times.
I will continue to support you through both the good times and the bad.

But I can’t be that superwoman
However, I can only do so much, and I can't continue being the perfect partner if you're not willing to meet me halfway.

That you want me to be.
I can't maintain this superhuman persona that you expect and demand from me all the time.

I get my head for the last thing,
I prioritize my work, my responsibilities, and my relationship with you and put them before my own needs and desires.

And love you for you and turn your love to me.
But I need you to show me that same love and effort in return in order to cultivate a stronger, healthier relationship together.

If you’re feeling the heart and you understand me,
If you truly love me and understand my needs, then you'll make the necessary changes to meet me halfway.

Stop right where you want, everybody sing along.
Together we can work on building up our relationship, and bring in other people to create a supportive and uplifting community.

I’m that kind of girl that could be so sane,
I'm a reasonable, rational partner who simply wants to be loved and appreciated.

But you got to reach out and you got to be sweeter to me.
But in order for me to maintain being that kind of partner, you need to show me the love, support, and effort that I crave and deserve.

As I’m talking about love from you to me.
I'm talking about emotional love and support from you, to be fulfilled and valued in our relationship and feel connected to you.

Uh, baby.
I speak affectionately to you, hoping that you'll hear my plea for a healthier, more supportive relationship.

This girl needs more than occasional hugs
I need more than just physical affection or the occasional show of love.

Yes, I’m talking about love from you to me.
I need emotional love and support from you to feel happy and loved and fulfilled in our relationship.

Uh, baby.
I express my love and affection for you, hoping you'll reciprocate and work on building a stronger relationship together.

I am only human.
I remind you that I am not perfect, but I'm willing to work on building a stronger partnership with you.