I Am Woman
Helen Reddy Lyrics


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I am woman, hear me roar
In numbers too big to ignore
And I know too much to go back an' pretend
'Cause I've heard it all before
And I've been down there on the floor
No one's ever gonna keep me down again

Oh yes, I am wise
But it's wisdom born of pain
Yes, I've paid the price
But look how much I gained
If I have to, I can do anything
I am strong (strong)
I am invincible (invincible)
I am woman

You can bend but never break me
'Cause it only serves to make me
More determined to achieve my final goal
And I come back even stronger
Not a novice any longer
'Cause you've deepened the conviction in my soul

Oh yes, I am wise
But it's wisdom born of pain
Yes, I've paid the price
But look how much I gained
If I have to, I can do anything
I am strong (strong)
I am invincible (invincible)
I am woman

I am woman, watch me grow
See me standing toe to toe
As I spread my lovin' arms across the land
But I'm still an embryo
With a long, long way to go
Until I make my brother understand

Oh yes, I am wise
But it's wisdom born of pain
Yes, I've paid the price
But look how much I gained
If I have to, I can face anything
I am strong (strong)
I am invincible (invincible)
I am woman ah

I am woman (I am woman)
I am invincible
I am strong

I am woman (I am woman)
I am invincible




I am strong
I am woman

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Helen Reddy's song "I Am Woman" are filled with messages of strength, resilience, and empowerment. The song starts by declaring the power of women and their ability to not be ignored. Reddy sings with pride about her knowledge and experiences, and refuses to pretend to be someone she is not. She talks about having been through challenges in life and being knocked down, but that she will never be held down by anyone again.


In the second verse, Reddy elaborates on her strength, telling those who would try to defeat her that they will fail, "you can bend but never break me." Instead, she takes setbacks in stride, sizing them up as opportunities got growth and building her determination even stronger to achieve her ultimate goals. She speaks about the wisdom that comes from pain and the value that she holds in her life thanks to her struggles.


The final verse shows how Reddy has grown, and how she is going to continue to grow. She stands tall, embracing herself, and her accomplishments while reaching out to others, standing toe to toe, and spreading her arms across the land. Throughout the song, Reddy repeats her mantra, "I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman," as a declaration of what women can be and become.


Line by Line Meaning

I am woman, hear me roar
As a woman, I am powerful and I won't be ignored or silenced.


In numbers too big to ignore
There are many other women like me, and together we cannot be dismissed.


And I know too much to go back an' pretend
I am aware of the injustices and inequalities women face, and I cannot pretend they don't exist.


'Cause I've heard it all before
I've been told that I can't do things because of my gender, and I'm tired of hearing those excuses.


And I've been down there on the floor
I have been knocked down by societal standards and obstacles, but I refuse to stay down.


No one's ever gonna keep me down again
I won't let anyone bring me down or limit my potential again.


Oh yes, I am wise
I have gained wisdom from my experiences and struggles.


But it's wisdom born of pain
My wisdom has come from the difficulties and hardships I have faced.


Yes, I've paid the price
I have made sacrifices as a woman in order to achieve my goals and dreams.


But look how much I gained
Despite the challenges, I have accomplished so much and grown stronger as a person.


If I have to, I can do anything
I am capable of overcoming any obstacle or challenge that comes my way.


I am strong (strong)
I possess great inner strength and resilience.


I am invincible (invincible)
I am unbeatable and cannot be defeated.


I am woman
As a woman, I am powerful, capable, and deserving of respect and equality.


You can bend but never break me
Challenges and obstacles may come my way, but they will never break my spirit or my determination to succeed.


'Cause it only serves to make me
Any difficulties or setbacks only strengthen my resolve to achieve my goals.


More determined to achieve my final goal
I am even more motivated to reach my destination despite the challenges I face.


And I come back even stronger
Each time I face adversity, I come back even stronger and more resilient than before.


Not a novice any longer
I have learned from my experiences and am now a wise and seasoned warrior.


'Cause you've deepened the conviction in my soul
Each challenge has deepened my passion and persistence for gender equality and respect.


I am woman, watch me grow
As a woman, I am constantly evolving, growing, and achieving my full potential.


See me standing toe to toe
I am standing up for myself and other women, refusing to be put down or discriminated against.


As I spread my lovin' arms across the land
As a woman, I have love and compassion to offer, and I am actively working towards making the world a better place.


But I'm still an embryo
Despite my progress, there is still much work to be done for gender equality and justice.


With a long, long way to go
The journey towards equality is long and difficult, but I am committed to seeing it through.


Until I make my brother understand
I will continue to work towards educating and enlightening those who do not yet understand the importance of gender equality.


I am woman
As a woman, I am powerful, resilient, and deserving of respect and equality.


(I am woman)


I am invincible
I am unbeatable and cannot be defeated.


I am strong
I possess great inner strength and resilience.


(I am strong)


I am invincible
I am unbeatable and cannot be defeated.


(I am invincible)


I am woman
As a woman, I am powerful, capable, and deserving of respect and equality.




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Written by: Helen Reddy, Ray Burton

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@TheSuperbird43

SO DEEP & POWERFUL!!!! The Maine Department of Family Services had a seminar on Abused Women & Children. All Medical & EMS workers were invited to attend
the Event. My Mother, & My Aunt Rose were ER Nurses at the Maine Medical Center. My Girlfriend Debbie was an EMT & I was a Paramedic with the City of Portland
Maine Medical Crisis Unit. My Twin Sister Eva was a Police Dispatcher with the Portland Police Department. All of us arrived at the event and my Girlfriend's Counselor
was ELATED that my girlfriend Debbie became an EMT. She Was HONORED to see My Mother, My Aunt, Me & my Twin Sister Eva again!!! My Friend Chin Li & His Partner
were there and so was our supervisor & his wife!!! Mostly Everyone else attending knew My Mother & My Aunt. The seminar was underway and everyone learned so much
From It!!!! Later on as the evening progressed everyone had a catered Dinner & there was music being played by the DJ'S in Attendance. Everyone danced and had a FANTASTIC
time on the dance floor!!! The DJ'S had a Dance Contest with a $ 2500.00 prize!!! My family was last and we enjoyed watching everyone else dance and they were Phenominal
then my Mother went to the DJ booth then returned & told My Sister Eva & I that she picked a special song and wanted us to put on a dance show!!! My Mother & My Aunt
danced with friends of theirs who were Doctors!!! Then my Supervisor & his Wife danced and led the contest. My Friend Chin Li & his Partner danced & were Very Impressive
as well!! When it came to mine & my Sister Eva's turn, My Mother told everyone that she had a real treat for them!! This song started to play & my Sister Eva started to cry
because this was her song!!! Eva & Debbie then Kissed me in TEARS!!! and my energy went MAGNUM NUCLEAR!!! I Felt ENERGY beyond ANYTHING I Had EVER EXPERIENCED!!
The ENERGY was BEYOND WORDS!!! I Kissed Eva and said to her, " I LOVE you HONEY!!!! We Got on the dance Floor and "DESTROYED IT"!!! As I was dancing with my Sister
I kept REACHING DOWN for more ENERGY & INTENSITY!!!! Everyone there was SCREAMING & CHEERING us ON!!!! We got done and the building "SHOOK" from the CHEERING
& APPLAUSE!!!! We got a STANDING OVATION!!!! We Also won the contest!!! But that didn't mean anything to me because what mattered MORE was the LOVE that everyone
there showed for each OTHER!!!! When Ever I Encountered an abused woman or child, I would go ABOVE & BEYOND my Physical LIMITS!!! That is the way I was Raised!!! And
Everyone there felt the SAME WAY I did!!!! My Girlfriend Debbie and my Family held Me in TEARS!!! My Mother then told me, " "You Sent everyone into " SHOCK" from the LOVE
you had while dancing with your Sister!!!! She then said to me & My Sister Eva, " I chose this song for you and Allie because I knew how much you two DEEPLY LOVE each other
and I knew you two would send a very POWERFUL message to everyone else!!! Everyone then came up and kissed and DEEPLY hugged me & my Sister Eva!!!! My Girlfriend's
counselor, My Supervisor, his wife, my friend Chil Li, & his Partner held us in TEARS then told us, " We Can't even start to tell you & Your Twin Sister how much we DEEPLY LOVE
both of you!!!! Words cannot describe how SPECIAL you Two ARE!!!! I Told My Girlfriend's Counselor, " When I Saw what my Girlfriend went through being sexually abused, I
Had the DEEPEST CONVICTION and DETERMINATION to make her happy and Give her DIGNITY & SELF RESPECT back to HER!!
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This is for every Woman and child who has EVER been ABUSED or made to feel INFERIOR!!!!!
YOU are NO DIFFERENT than anyone else in this WORLD!!!!
NEVER LET anyone take your LOVE or DREAMS AWAY from YOU!!!!!!!



@felipemizael

I am woman, hear me roar
In numbers too big to ignore
And I know too much to go back and pretend
'Cause I've heard it all before
And I've been down there on the floor
No one's ever gonna keep me down again

Oh, yes, I am wise
But it's wisdom born of pain
Yes, I've paid the price
But look how much I gained
If I have to, I can do anything
I am strong (strong)
I am invincible (invincible)
I am woman

You can bend but never break me
'Cause it only serves to make me
More determined to achieve my final goal
And I come back even stronger
Not a novice any longer
'Cause you've deepened the conviction in my soul

Oh, yes, I am wise
But it's wisdom born of pain
Yes, I've paid the price
But look how much I gained
If I have to, I can do anything
I am strong (strong)
I am invincible (invincible)
I am woman

I am woman, watch me grow
See me standing toe to toe
As I spread my lovin' arms across the land
But I'm still an embryo
With a long, long way to go
Until I make my brother understand

Oh, yes, I am wise
But it's wisdom born of pain
Yes, I've paid the price
But look how much I gained
If I have to, I can face anything
I am strong (strong)
I am invincible (invincible)
I am woman

Oh, I am woman
I am invincible
I am strong

I am woman
I am invincible
I am strong
I am woman



All comments from YouTube:

@smokeysdad8627

Who ever wrote this should know itโ€™s a masterpiece. She delivered perfection too. 50 years later and itโ€™s still awesome

@trainer1158

Reddy wrote it.

@wernerschuler1409

Yuup, she wrote it herself !

@dallaslane1355

โคโคโค

@sportsglobally146

@@wernerschuler1409 it was co written

@brianthroup7891

Helen Reddy & Ray Burton wrote it

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@bobbyward8712

I could sit for hours to hear her voice she was So beautiful inside/out..R.I.P. Helen

@jacqieustioneverythingsmit5323

I just had endometrial cancer and total hysterectomy , when I sing this and get to the words ; I can face anything ' I know I can as i faced cancer head on and it's made me stronger and more determined to enjoy life and enjoy it to the fullest .

@andreamaldonado681

๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™๐ŸผGOD BLESS YOU On your Journey ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ’”โค๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ
I feel the same way.I have a medical issue .. Since this song came out when I was in JR HIGH I have loved this song ...Now that I am on my Medical Journey ... This song has been My montra..
WE ARE GONNA KICK AAASSS!!!!!!๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช AND KISS IT GOOD BYE ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜
๐Ÿ™๐ŸผGOD BLESS YOU ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

@trainer1158

You go, honey!! xoxoxo

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