Kweskin released six albums and two greatest hits compilations on Vanguard Records between 1963-1970; Jim Kweskin's America on Reprise Records in 1971; and four albums on Mountain Railroad Records between 1978-87.
I'M A WOMAN
Jim Kweskin Lyrics
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And have them hangin' out on the line
I can starch and iron two dozen shirts
Before you can count from one to nine
I can scoop up a great big dipper
Full of lard from the drippin's can
Throw it in the skillet, go out and do my
'Cause I'm a woman
W-O-M-A-N
I'll say it again
I can rub and scrub till this old house
Is shinin' like a dime
Feed the baby, grease the car and
Powder my face at the same time
Get all dressed up, go out and swing
Till four a.m. and then
Lay down at five, jump up at six
And start all over again
'Cause I'm a woman
W-O-M-A-N
I'll say it again
If you come to me sickly, you know
I'm gonna make you well
If you come to me hexed up,
You know I'm gonna break the spell
If you come to me hungry,
You know I'm gonna fill you full o' grits
If it's lovin' you're lackin, I'll kiss you
And give you the shiverin fits
'Cause I'm a woman
W-O-M-A-N
I'll say it again
I can stretch a greenback dollar bill
From here to kingdom come
I can play the numbers, pay my bills
And still end up with some
I got a twenty dollar gold piece says
There ain't nothin' I can't do
I can make a dress out of a feed bag
And I can make a man out of you
'Cause I'm a woman
W-O-M-A-N
I'll say it again
'Cause I'm a woman
W-O-M-A-N
And that's all
The lyrics to Jim Kweskin's song "I'm A Woman" are a celebration of the strength and abilities of women. The song describes all the various tasks and responsibilities that a woman can manage, from doing laundry to cooking, cleaning, and caring for children, to making money and even helping others with their problems. The lyrics suggest that women are capable of doing just about anything and that they are often underestimated or undervalued in society. The repeated refrain of "W-O-M-A-N" emphasizes the power and pride of being a woman.
The song also touches on how women are expected to look and act in public, but can still be successful and independent despite these expectations. The singer sings about being able to go out and party until 4 am, yet still wake up early in the morning to start all over again. She also asserts that she can look good while doing all these things, stating that she can powder her face and still do all of her other tasks simultaneously.
Overall, "I'm A Woman" is an upbeat and empowering song that celebrates the strength, resilience, and abilities of women.
Line by Line Meaning
I can wash out forty-four pairs of socks
And have them hangin' out on the line
I am capable of washing and hanging out 44 pairs of socks, in record time.
I can starch and iron two dozen shirts
Before you can count from one to nine
I can starch and iron 24 shirts before you could count to 9, because I'm quick and efficient.
I can scoop up a great big dipper
Full of lard from the drippin's can
Throw it in the skillet, go out and do my
Shopping and be back before it melts in the pan
I am capable of quickly cooking a great amount of food without supervision, while still having time to finish my errands as I am efficient.
'Cause I'm a woman
W-O-M-A-N
I'll say it again
I am a woman, a strong and capable one, I say it again.
I can rub and scrub till this old house
Is shinin' like a dime
Feed the baby, grease the car and
Powder my face at the same time
I am capable of multitasking with great efficiency, to the point of having a clean and organized home while still taking care of my child and car, while maintaining my personal appearance.
Get all dressed up, go out and swing
Till four a.m. and then
Lay down at five, jump up at six
And start all over again
I am capable of dancing and socializing until the late hours of the morning, resting only briefly before starting my productive day again.
If you come to me sickly, you know
I'm gonna make you well
If you come to me hexed up,
You know I'm gonna break the spell
I am capable of lovingly and helpfully tending to illness and cursing to help you overcome your struggles.
If you come to me hungry,
You know I'm gonna fill you full o' grits
If it's lovin' you're lackin, I'll kiss you
And give you the shiverin fits
I am capable of cooking and providing love, specifically through making and serving delicious grits to fill your empty stomach, but also through physical affection that will positively affect you.
'Cause I'm a woman
W-O-M-A-N
I'll say it again
I am a woman, a force to be reckoned with and a source of strength, as I proudly repeat it again.
I can stretch a greenback dollar bill
From here to kingdom come
I can play the numbers, pay my bills
And still end up with some
I am capable of stretching a dollar in any conceivable way, like through gambling, and still having enough after paying my bills.
I got a twenty dollar gold piece says
There ain't nothin' I can't do
I can make a dress out of a feed bag
And I can make a man out of you
I am so capable that I could turn nearly anything into something beautiful or productive, such as taking a feed bag and making it into an elegant dress, perhaps even turning a good-for-nothing person into someone worthwhile.
'Cause I'm a woman
W-O-M-A-N
And that's all
I am a woman, with all the strength and capability that entails, and that's enough to be proud of.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEIBER, JERRY / STOLLER, MIKE
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