Woman
John Lennon Yoko Ono Lyrics


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Every man has a woman who loves him
Rain or shine or life
Or death
If he finds her in this lifetime
He will know when he presses his ear to her breast

Why do I roam when I know you're the one?
Why do I laugh when I feel like crying?

Every woman has a man who loves her
Rise or fall of her life
And death
If she finds him in this lifetime
She will know when she looks into his eyes

Why do I roam when I know you're the one?
Why do I run when I feel like holding you?

Every man has a woman who loves him




If he finds her in this lifetime
He will know

Overall Meaning

when he presses his ear to her breast. Every woman has a man who loves her, and if she finds him in this lifetime, she will know when she looks into his eyes. These lyrics speak to the underlying search for love that lies at the heart of most human beings. The song suggests that there is someone out there for each one of us, and if we can find them, we will know it in our hearts and bodies.


The lyrics appear to be inspired by John Lennon's relationship with Yoko Ono, whom he met in the late 1960s. The two became inseparable and their relationship became the subject of much scrutiny and criticism. However, the lyrics suggest that they found in each other the person who loved them unconditionally and knew them intimately.


The verses are a call and response between John and Yoko, each expressing their innermost doubts and fears. John wonders why he roams and laughs when he really feels like crying, while Yoko asks why she roams and runs when she really wants to hold him. These questions speak to the common experience of feeling lost and disconnected in one's own life, and the need for a partner who can ground us and remind us of who we truly are.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Yoko Ono

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@siboy1898

Woman
I can hardly express
My mixed emotions at my thoughtlessness
After all, I'm forever in your debt
And woman
I will try to express
My inner feeling and thankfulness
For showing me the meaning of success

Ooh, well, well
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Ooh, well, well
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo

Woman
I know you understand
The little child inside the man
Please remember my life is in your hands

And woman
Hold me close to your heart
However distant, don't keep us apart
After all it is written in the stars

Ooh, well, well
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Ooh, well, well
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo

Well, woman
Please let me explain
I never meant to cause you sorrow or pain
So let me tell you again and again and again

I love you, yeah, yeah
Now and forever
I love you, yeah, yeah
Now and forever
I love you, yeah, yeah
Now and forever
I love you, yeah, yeah



All comments from YouTube:

@kathryndeleonable

We lost John 43 years ago today, it's still hard to believe, I remember that day well. I love this song and I listen to it every October 9 and December 8. God bless you, John, wherever you are, we still miss you.

@mysteriousmarissa

❤💧🫂

@massey4business

​@@Realvincegill__Wow! Brian! You only have 1 sub! 😂

@justindensonvibes

Gotta be the most senseless murder of the 21st century. Why in the world would anyone wanna kill a Beatle? Even the guy attacking Harrison didn't make any sense. They were all about peace and love, but tragedies happen to them. Luckily George survived his and stayed with us for a little longer.

@Zerzez

wow i can tell that you are a really true fan :)

@thebaseplayerclara

I never think he will be gone, he will always be in our heart❤ And a memory for the world💯

@staci6864

I’m going to play this for my mother at her funeral this week. It’s so beautiful. Love you, momma.

@prettyafricangirl8046

May her soul rest in peace..stay strong

@nathanphelps2982

may your mother rest in peace

@carole8142

I am sorry for your dear Mother. Sending you love from New Zealand. XX Sorry.

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