An uptempo soul tinged track, "Treat Me Like A Woman" was a minor hit in Au… Read Full Bio ↴An uptempo soul tinged track, "Treat Me Like A Woman" was a minor hit in Austria (#36) and Germany (#43). It was also the first single released in Europe from Stansfield's 2004 album "The Moment".

The track failed to chart in the UK Top 100, marking a significant commercial decline for the singer. The parent album "The Moment" also only breifly spent a week in the UK Top 50.

Treat Me Like a Woman
Lisa Stansfield Lyrics

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Girls like tea
Girls like me
Some girls like everything that they see
Some will chase
Some like the wait
With me there's something
You should get straight
I'm not like the others

Won't keep it under cover

I'm all up in your face
With everything I say
And I don't give me away
I'm all up in your face
With everything I say
I won't give up

So come on down
From those clouds
You've been hangin' with the
Wrong damn crowd
Better treat me like a woman
Treat me like a woman
Throw those hands in the air
Do something so I know you care
Better treat me like a woman
Treat me like a woman

Don't get too comfortable
That ain't good
Fuck me the way a real man should
Stay with me
Play with my hair
Always remember to stop and stare
I'm not like your mother
Don't treat me like your brother

So get up in my face
I want you in my space
And I don't give that away
Get up in my face
I want you in my space
I won't give in

So don't be scared
But beware
Your gonna get it if you're not
Right there
Better treat me like a woman
Treat me like a woman
If I'm in love I would die
For the man that gives me
Chills inside
Better treat me like a woman
Treat me like a woman

Treat me like a woman
Treat me like a woman
Treat me like a woman

Girls like tea
Girls like me
Some girls like everything
That they see

So come on down
From those clouds
You've been hangin' with the
Wrong damn crowd
Better treat me like a woman
Treat me like a woman
Put those hands in the air
Do something so I know
You're there
Better treat me like a woman
Treat me like a woman

So don't be scared
But beware
Your gonna get it if you're not
Right there
Better treat me like a woman
Treat me like o woman
If I'm in love I would die
For the man that gives me
Chills inside
Better treat me like a woman
Treat me like a woman

Girls like tea
Girls like me

Some girls like everything
That they see

Overall Meaning

The song "Treat Me Like a Woman" by Lisa Stansfield is a confident declaration of what the singer wants from her partner. The song starts by acknowledging that all women have different preferences, but there is one thing that remains constant, they want to be treated with respect. Lisa Stansfield warns her partner that she is not one to be kept under cover or hidden away, and she won't be treated like the others. She declares that she won't give up easily, and if her partner is going to be with her, he needs to treat her like a woman.

Throughout the song, Stansfield challenges her partner to be more attentive to her needs. She wants to be cherished and adored, not simply tolerated or ignored. She warns him not to get too comfortable, as that will lead to complacency and a lack of effort in their relationship. She wants to be treated like a woman, not like a sibling or a mother figure. Stansfield knows what she wants and won't settle for anything less.

The song ends with Stansfield reminding her partner that if he wants to be with her, he needs to be present and attentive. She loves deeply and is willing to give everything to the man who treats her the way she deserves.

Line by Line Meaning

Girls like tea
Women enjoy simple things and pleasures in life.

Girls like me
I am a woman, unique in my own way.

Some girls like everything that they see
Some women appreciate all the things around them.

Some will chase
Some women will persistently pursue what they desire.

Some like the wait
Some women are patient enough to wait for their dreams to come true.

With me there's something You should get straight
I have certain requirements that I expect my man to fulfill.

I'm not like the others Won't keep it under cover
I am different and unique compared to other women, and I won't hide anything from you.

I'm all up in your face With everything I say
I am upfront and straightforward in what I say and expect you to be honest with me as well.

And I don't give me away
I won't reveal my true self easily or quickly.

So come on down From those clouds You've been hangin' with the Wrong damn crowd
You need to come out of your delusion and wrong associations.

Better treat me like a woman Treat me like a woman
You need to treat me with respect, love, and care that a woman deserves.

Throw those hands in the air Do something so I know you care
You should do something meaningful to show me that you care.

Don't get too comfortable That ain't good
You need to maintain the spark and passion in the relationship.

Fuck me the way a real man should
You need to love me passionately and make me feel cherished like a woman.

Stay with me Play with my hair
Stay with me, love me, and give me affection.

Always remember to stop and stare
Admire and appreciate me constantly.

I'm not like your mother Don't treat me like your brother
You should not take me for granted and treat me more special than your family.

So get up in my face I want you in my space
I want you to be closer and involved in my life deeply.

Get up in my face I want you in my space
I need your attention and affection to make our relationship stronger.

I won't give in
I won't compromise on my values and requirements easily.

So don't be scared But beware Your gonna get it if you're not Right there
Don't be afraid, be aware of my needs, or else you'll lose me.

If I'm in love, I would die For the man that gives me Chills inside
I am ready to give everything to the man who truly values me and loves me back.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN HAMMOND-HAGAN, GEORGE HAMMOND-HAGAN, KARA DIOGUARDI, LEYLA

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