In My Woman
Joe Cocker Lyrics


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(M.Moore)
You say she's got a mind of her own
I like that in my woman
You say she's crazy, I really don't know
That's what I love in my woman
And I think I'm gettin' crazy
I might be gettin' lazy
I just don't want to look any more
'Cause I found you
I found you
I found you
I found you
You say she wants to
Take a little stroll
Down by the river
Every evenin'
I just might take
Myself a little stroll
Down by the river
Every evenin'
I think I'm gettin' crazy
I must be gettin' lazy
I just don't want to look any more
'Cause I found you
I found you




I found you
I found you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Joe Cocker's song "In My Woman" express the singer's admiration for a free-spirited woman. The opening lines, "You say she's got a mind of her own, I like that in my woman," suggests a preference for a woman who is independent and not afraid to speak her mind. The line "You say she's crazy, I really don't know, that's what I love in my woman" indicates that the singer may be attracted to a woman who is unconventional, unpredictable or eccentric in some way. Also, he is very content with the person he has found, he no longer wants to keep searching or looking for someone new. Finally, the imagery of the river in the lyrics perhaps refers to rejuvenation, growth, or moving forward, which contrast with the singer's feelings of being lazy or crazy.


Overall, the song has a simple melody and rhythmic guitar chords that convey a laid-back and easy-going spirit, echoing the singer's feeling of contentment with the woman he has found. The bass and keyboards provide a steady pulse and the guitar solos add some variety to the arrangement. Vocally, Cocker's raspy, soulful delivery enhances the emotional depth and sincerity of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

You say she's got a mind of her own
You mentioned that she is independent and thinks for herself


I like that in my woman
I find that quality attractive and desirable in a partner


You say she's crazy, I really don't know
You mentioned that she might have erratic behavior, but I am not sure about it


That's what I love in my woman
That quality is something that I appreciate and admire


And I think I'm gettin' crazy
I feel like I am losing control or acting in an unusual manner


I might be gettin' lazy
I could be becoming less motivated or productive


I just don't want to look any more
I do not want to keep searching or exploring because I found you


'Cause I found you
Because I found you, my search has come to an end


You say she wants to take a little stroll
You mentioned that she likes to go for short walks


Down by the river every evenin'
She enjoys walking by the river each night


I just might take myself a little stroll
I might also start taking walks by the river


I think I'm gettin' crazy
I feel like I am losing control or acting in an unusual manner


I must be gettin' lazy
I could be becoming less motivated or productive


I found you
I found someone who has qualities that I admire and appreciate


I found you
I found someone who has qualities that I admire and appreciate


I found you
I found someone who has qualities that I admire and appreciate


I found you
I found someone who has qualities that I admire and appreciate




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MATTHEW MOORE

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