Strange Kind of Woman
Ian Gillan Lyrics

There once was a woman
The story begins with a woman

A strange kind of woman
This woman was unusual or different in some way

The kind that gets written down in history
She was a noteworthy figure who would be remembered over time

Her name was Nancy
This woman's name was Nancy

Her face was nothing fancy
She wasn't physically attractive or exceptional in appearance

She left a trail of happiness and misery
Her interactions with others led to both positive and negative experiences

I loved her
The singer had affection for this woman

Everybody loved her
She was well-liked by many people

She loved everyone and gave them good return
Nancy cared for others and treated them well

I tried to take her
The artist attempted to have a relationship with Nancy

I even tried to break her
The singer may have been controlling or manipulative in his pursuit of Nancy

She said I ain't for takin' won't you ever learn
Nancy rejected the artist's advances and made it clear that he couldn't have her

I want you I need you I gotta be near you
The singer was infatuated with Nancy and wanted to be close to her

I spent my money as I took my turn
The singer was willing to spend money or make an effort to be with Nancy

Ooh I got a strange kind of woman
The singer acknowledges that Nancy is unusual or different

She looked like a raver
Nancy appeared to be a wild or unconventional person

But I could never please her
Despite his efforts, the artist was unable to make Nancy happy

On Wednesday mornings boy you can't go far
Something about Wednesday mornings was limiting or constraining for the singer

I couldn't get her
The singer continued to struggle in his attempts to be with Nancy

But things got better, she said
Nancy's attitude or behavior towards the artist improved

Saturday nights from now on baby you're my star
Nancy made a commitment to be with the artist on Saturday nights

She finally said she loved me
Nancy expressed her feelings for the artist

I wed her in a hurry
The singer married Nancy quickly, perhaps out of excitement or eagerness

No more callers and I glowed with pride
The artist was proud to have married Nancy and felt that he had accomplished something

I'm dreaming
The singer is possibly imagining or fantasizing

I feel like screaming
The singer is feeling intense emotions

I won my woman just before she died
The singer's happiness is short-lived, as Nancy passes away soon after they marry

Ooh I had a strange kind of woman
The artist reflects on the unique nature of his experience with Nancy