Her Strut
Gretchen Wilson Lyrics


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She's totally committed
To major independence
But she's a lady through and through
She gives them quite a battle
All that they can handle
She'll bruise some
She'll hurt some too
But oh they love to watch her strut
Oh they do respect her but
They love to watch her strut

Sometimes they'll want to leave her
Just give up and leave her
But they would never play that scene
In spite of all her talking
Once she starts in walking
The lady will be all they ever dreamed
Oh they'll love to watch her strut
Oh they'll kill to make the cut
They love to watch her strut





Yeah love to watch her strut
Watch her strut

Overall Meaning

In this song, Gretchen Wilson sings about a woman who is fiercely independent but still has a strong feminine side. The lyrics depict a woman who is not afraid to be confrontational and stands up for herself. She is not afraid to fight, even if it means getting hurt in the process. The chorus of the song revolves around how people love to watch her strut and respect her for her confidence.


The song's focus on independence and empowerment in a female protagonist resonated with many women upon its release. The lyrics emphasized a strong, assertive female character rather than one who conforms to the expectations of society. Many women found the character endearing and empowering, making "Her Strut" a popular anthem of female empowerment.


This empowering message was overshadowed by controversy over accusations that the song had been plagiarized from Bob Seger's "Her Strut." Despite the controversy, the song has remained popular and recognized as a classic rock anthem of female empowerment.


Line by Line Meaning

She's totally committed
She's fully dedicated to living a life of independence.


To major independence
She's strongly committed to being independent both in her behavior and in her relationships.


But she's a lady through and through
Despite her independence and strong personality, she still holds true to her ladylike demeanor.


She gives them quite a battle
She's a force to be reckoned with and will not back down easily.


All that they can handle
She challenges those around her to keep up with her level of energy and determination.


She'll bruise some
She may hurt others with her strong personality and opinions.


She'll hurt some too
Her actions may have negative consequences on those around her at times.


But oh they love to watch her strut
Despite any negative impact she may have, people still enjoy observing her strong and independent demeanor.


Oh they do respect her but
While they may not always agree with her or her actions, they have a certain level of admiration for her independence and strength.


They love to watch her strut
Watching her confidently exhibit her independence and strength is a source of pleasure and entertainment for others.


Sometimes they'll want to leave her
Others may feel overwhelmed or intimidated by her behavior and consider separating themselves from her.


Just give up and leave her
They may feel like it's easier to simply distance themselves rather than dealing with her strong-willed nature.


But they would never play that scene
Despite their desire to distance themselves, they wouldn't go so far as to cause a dramatic scene or confrontation.


In spite of all her talking
While she may express herself very openly, others still have a certain level of admiration for her confidence.


Once she starts in walking
Once she begins confidently moving forward with her plans or agenda, others may be drawn to her strength and follow her lead.


The lady will be all they ever dreamed
She embodies the ideal of a strong, independent woman and others are drawn to her because of it.


Oh they'll love to watch her strut
Observing her confident and independent demeanor continue to be a source of enjoyment for those around her.


Oh they'll kill to make the cut
Others may feel competitive and desire to be a part of her inner circle, but only those who can keep up with her level of strength and independence will make it.


Yeah love to watch her strut
Overall, her independent and strong-willed character is something that others admire and enjoy seeing in action.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB SEGER

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