I Got A Woman
Johnny Cash Feat. June Carter Lyrics
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I got a woman way cross town she's good to me oh yeah
Well she's my baby when I'm in need oh she's a real too friend indeed
I got a woman way cross town she's good to me oh yeah
I save my loving early in the morning just for you oh yeah
I save my loving early in the morning just for you oh yeah
You're my big man don't you understand
And I love you you're my loving big big man
He's there to love me both day and night
Never grumbles and fusses just treats me right
Never walking in the streets leave me alone
She knows the woman places right there out in our home
I got a woman way cross town she's good to me oh yeah
I got a woman way cross town good to me oh yeah
Well she's my baby don't you understand and I'm her loving man
I got a woman way cross town she's good to me oh yeah
Got me a big man way cross town he's good to me oh yeah
Got me a big man way cross town he's good to me oh yeah
He's my baby don't you understand he's my loving big big man
I got a woman way across town she's good to me oh yeah
The lyrics to Johnny Cash and June Carter's song "I Got a Woman" are about a man who is expressing his love and gratitude for the woman he has in his life. He describes her as being good to him and a true friend who is always there when he needs her. Despite being separated by distance, he still cherishes and values her presence in his life. The man saves his affection for her early in the morning, emphasizing the strong bond they share. The song highlights the importance of having a supportive partner who is always there for you, and the gratitude that one should feel towards such a person.
The lyrics also touch on gender roles, with the woman's place being described as "right there out in our home." The song reflects the societal norms of the time period in which it was written, where women were expected to primarily fulfill domestic duties. Despite this, the man still values and appreciates his partner, recognizing her worth and importance in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a woman way cross town she's good to me oh yeah
I have a woman who lives far away and treats me well
Well she's my baby when I'm in need oh she's a real too friend indeed
She takes care of me when I need her and is a true friend
I save my loving early in the morning just for you oh yeah
I reserve my love for you, especially in the morning
You're my big man don't you understand
And I love you you're my loving big big man
You are important to me and I love you deeply, my big man
He's there to love me both day and night
Never grumbles and fusses just treats me right
He loves me all the time and never complains, always treating me well
Never walking in the streets leave me alone
She knows the woman places right there out in our home
She knows her role as a woman is to stay home and take care of things
Well she's my baby don't you understand and I'm her loving man
She is mine and I belong to her as her loving man
Got me a big man way cross town he's good to me oh yeah
I have a big man who lives far away and treats me well
He's my baby don't you understand he's my loving big big man
He is mine and I love him deeply, my big man
I got a woman way across town she's good to me oh yeah
I have a woman who lives far away and treats me well
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RENALD RICHARD, RAY CHARLES
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