I'M A WOMAN
Jennifer Lyrics


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(Jennifer)
Hello?

[Fantasia]
Hello, ca-can I speak to Jennifer please?

(Jennifer)
Yes, this is Jennifer.
May I ask who's calling?

[Fantasia]
Hi Jennifer.
I'm Tony's girlfriend.
I don't mean to call on that disrespectful stuff like

[Jennifer]
Wait a minute. Tony's girlfriend?
Apparently you got the wrong number because I'm Tony's woman,
His only woman that is.

[Fantasia]
Well obviously that's what he's been telling you,
But I'm calling right now to formally introduce myself.
My name is Fantasia

[Jennifer]
Did you just say introduce yourself?

[Fantasia]
Yeah

[Jennifer]
Well I don't need no introduction.
I am his woman and I am Jennifer Hudson.
If this was ten years ago, I'd be at your front door ready to whoop your ass.
But you know what? I'm too grown for that.
I ain't got nothing else to say.

[Jennifer]
I'm his only woman, his woman
And you can't break up this home
You can say what you want
This is my man get your own
After all these years I spent
Must have been close to ten
You can't mean the same to him
Especially when that's my man

[Fantasia]
Baby now if he's with you
Tell me why he calls me boo
Guess he played you like a fool
I think he's lying to you

[Fantasia]
Oh, I'm just tryin' to talk to you baby
Woman to woman
Like two adults not tryin' to start no commotion
But the man you claim is yours says he's mine
And he loves me too
Same promises to you
The honest truth
Guess we both are fools

[Jennifer]
Seems that you're the one who's calling me
Oh, he belongs to me. Only me. And only me
This situation you don't want no confrontation wi-with me boo
I don't know what he's telling you
But it seems to me that you're confused

[Fantasia]
I'm his only woman, his woman yeah
And what you're saying to me I don't care

[Jennifer]
I'm not tryin' to go back and forth
Simply you're not welcome over here

[Jennifer]
After all these years I spent
Must have been close to ten
You can't mean the same to him
Especially when that's my man

[Fantasia]
Baby now if he's with you
Tell me why he calls me boo
I guess he's lying to me (He's lying to you)

Oh, I can't believe it (Can't believe it)
The same man that I knew
When he lived with his mama (I knew him too yeah)
The same damn man
Who car note that I paid
Who bed that I made
So you better believe
After all the years I spent
Must have been close to ten
You can't mean the same to him
Especially when he's my man

Baby now if he's with you




Tell me why he calls me boo
Guess he lied to me (He's lying to you)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia's song I'm His Only Woman portray a confrontation between two women who both claim to be the girlfriend of the same man, Tony. At the beginning of the song, when Fantasia calls Jennifer to introduce herself, conflict arises. However, Jennifer makes it clear that she is the only woman in Tony's life and that she is not interested in any competition. She has spent ten years with Tony and is not willing to let go of him easily.


Fantasia, on the other hand, implies that Tony has been playing both women, as he calls her "boo" while he is with Jennifer. She states that she is not looking for a confrontation but wants to clarify the situation as two mature women. Jennifer, however, seems to be willing to fight for her man, especially after all the years she has spent with him. Towards the end of the song, both women express their anger towards Tony, as he has lied to them both.


Overall, the song portrays the difficult situation that arises when two women are involved with the same man. The conflict between them arises from a lack of trust and communication from Tony, and the women's desire to claim him as their own. It is a cautionary tale that highlights the potential consequences of dishonesty and infidelity in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello?
Jennifer answers the phone.


Hi Jennifer. I'm Tony's girlfriend. I don't mean to call on that disrespectful stuff like
Fantasia introduces herself to Jennifer as Tony's girlfriend, but apologizes for any disrespect.


Wait a minute. Tony's girlfriend? Apparently you got the wrong number because I'm Tony's woman, His only woman that is.
Jennifer corrects Fantasia's mistaken identity, claiming Tony as her only man.


Well obviously that's what he's been telling you, But I'm calling right now to formally introduce myself. My name is Fantasia
Fantasia implies that Tony has been lying to Jennifer, and introduces herself formally.


Did you just say introduce yourself?
Jennifer is surprised and incredulous at Fantasia's attempt to introduce herself.


Well I don't need no introduction. I am his woman and I am Jennifer Hudson. If this was ten years ago, I'd be at your front door ready to whoop your ass. But you know what? I'm too grown for that. I ain't got nothing else to say.
Jennifer asserts her status as Tony's woman and former willingness to fight for him, but now claims maturity over childish actions.


I'm his only woman, his woman and you can't break up this home You can say what you want This is my man get your own After all these years I spent Must have been close to ten You can't mean the same to him Especially when that's my man
Jennifer declares Tony as her only man and accuses Fantasia of trying to break up their home; claims ten years of history with Tony which Fantasia cannot compete with.


Baby now if he's with you Tell me why he calls me boo Guess he played you like a fool I think he's lying to you
Fantasia questions why Tony still calls her boo if he's truly with Jennifer, and accuses him of playing both women.


Oh, I'm just tryin' to talk to you baby Woman to woman Like two adults not tryin' to start no commotion But the man you claim is yours says he's mine And he loves me too Same promises to you The honest truth Guess we both are fools
Fantasia attempts to have a respectful conversation with Jennifer as two adult women, but asserts Tony's supposed love for her and the same promises he's made to Jennifer, recognizing their mutual foolishness.


Seems that you're the one who's calling me Oh, he belongs to me. Only me. And only me This situation you don't want no confrontation wi-with me boo I don't know what he's telling you But it seems to me that you're confused
Jennifer points out that Fantasia is the one who initiated contact, and reiterates her claim on Tony. She warns against confrontation and questions Fantasia's understanding of the situation.


I'm his only woman, his woman yeah And what you're saying to me I don't care
Jennifer reaffirms herself as Tony's only woman and ignores Fantasia's attempts to convince her otherwise.


I'm not tryin' to go back and forth Simply you're not welcome over here
Jennifer refuses to continue the conversation or have Fantasia over.


After all these years I spent Must have been close to ten You can't mean the same to him Especially when that's my man
Jennifer repeats her claim on Tony, dismissing any possible competition.


Baby now if he's with you Tell me why he calls me boo I guess he's lying to me (He's lying to you)
Fantasia questions Tony's honesty and accuses him of continuing to lie to both women.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MATTHEW KAHANE, MELISSA ELLIOTT, JAZMINE SULLIVAN

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