The band is often referred to by the acronym JTQ, and have no connection to the American singer-songwriter James Taylor.
Woman
James Taylor Quartet Lyrics
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Told me to tell y'all what I say today
Do the things that keep a smile on her face
Say the words that make her feel better ev'ry day
You bet you better keep on you ps and qs
If you don't the woman you can easily lose
Oh, I had a love, a true love and I lost it
No one seems to understand about the pain that it cost me
Woman's got to have it
I believe that I should know
She's got to know that she's that she's needed around
When you kiss her
You got to make her feel it everyday, boy
She's got to know that she's not walking on shaky ground
Think it over
Don't take for granted the smile upon her face
Check a little bit closer, you might find a tear trace
Maybe the little girl never said a mumbling word
But she's got to know that her voice is heard
Oh, I had a love, it was a true love and I lost it
Now I'm suffering all this pain that the true love cost me
A woman's got to have it
I believe
She's got to know that she's that she's needed around
When you kiss her
You got to let her feel it everyday, boy
She's got to know that she's not walking on shaky ground
So if you've got a love
And maybe you've got eyes to keep her
You've got to give her what she wants when she wants it
Where she wants it (all right)
How she wants it
And every doggone time she thinks she needs it
Your woman needs it
The same as mine
A woman got to have it
From time to time
The lyrics of James Taylor's song Woman's Gotta Have It talks about the importance of keeping a woman happy and satisfied in a relationship. The singer begins by stating that his friend advised him to do things that will keep his woman happy, such as saying kind words to her daily and doing things that make her smile. The singer then warns men to be careful not to take their women for granted, as not paying attention to their needs can make them easily lose their love. He speaks from personal experience of suffering the pain of losing a true love.
The chorus emphasizes that a woman needs to know that she is needed and loved around. Her voice should be heard, and she should not feel like she is walking on shaky ground in the relationship. The singer urges men to pay closer attention to their woman's emotions, as sometimes they may be hiding their true feelings behind their smiles. He advises that men should give their partner what they want, when they want it, and how they want it to prevent losing them.
Overall, the lyrics convey the message that to maintain a healthy and satisfying relationship, one must listen to and attend to the needs of their partner to avoid losing them.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time a good friend of mine
A friend of mine once advised me to give some words of wisdom on this subject.
Told me to tell y'all what I say today
I'm sharing this advice with everyone today.
Do the things that keep a smile on her face
Make her happy and do things that make her smile.
Say the words that make her feel better ev'ry day
Speak kind and uplifting words to her every day.
You bet you better keep on you Ps and Qs
Be on your best behavior and watch what you say and do.
If you don't the woman you can easily lose
If you don't, you risk losing the woman you love.
Oh, I had a love, a true love and I lost it
I once had a true love, but I lost her.
No one seems to understand about the pain that it cost me
No one knows the pain I feel from losing my love.
Woman's got to have it
A woman needs certain things in a relationship.
I believe that I should know
I have the experience to give advice on this topic.
She's got to know that she's that she's needed around
She needs to feel appreciated and valued in the relationship.
When you kiss her
When you express your love physically.
You got to make her feel it everyday, boy
You need to show your love and make her feel it every day.
She's got to know that she's not walking on shaky ground
She needs to feel secure and stable in the relationship.
Think it over
Consider these words of advice and reflect on your own relationship.
Don't take for granted the smile upon her face
Don't overlook the happiness she brings you.
Check a little bit closer, you might find a tear trace
Look deeper and you may discover her true feelings.
Maybe the little girl never said a mumbling word
She may not express herself openly, but she still has needs.
But she's got to know that her voice is heard
She needs to feel heard and validated.
So if you've got a love
If you're in a loving relationship.
And maybe you've got eyes to keep her
And you want to keep her by your side.
You've got to give her what she wants when she wants it
You need to give her what she wants and when she wants it.
Where she wants it (all right)
Give it to her in the way she wants it.
How she wants it
And in the way that she wants it.
And every doggone time she thinks she needs it
Whenever she feels she needs it or wants it.
Your woman needs it
A woman in a relationship has needs that must be fulfilled.
The same as mine
Just like my woman has needs in our relationship.
From time to time
These needs arise from time to time, and they must be met.
Writer(s): IAN COPELAND GREEN, NOEL MCKOY
Contributed by Muhammad H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.