This Woman's Work
Maxwell(맥스웰) Lyrics


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Pray God you can cope
I stand outside
This woman's work
This woman's world
Oh it's hard on the man
Now his part is over
Now starts the craft of the father
I know you've got a little life in you left
I know you've got a lotta strength left
I know you've got a little life in you left
I know you've got a lotta strength left
I should be cryin' but I just can't let it show
I should be hopin' but I can't stop thinkin'
All the things we should've said that are never said
All the things we should've done that we never did
All the things we should've given, but I didn't
Oh darlin', make it go
Make it go away

Give me these moments
Give them back to me
Give me your little kiss
Give me your...

I know you've got a little life in you left
Give me your hand baby
I know you've got a lotta strength
Give me your pretty hand
I know you've got a little life in you left
For...
I know you've got a lotta strength left
Your lovechild
I know you've got a little life in you left
Whatever you need
I know you've got a lotta strength left
Give me your hand
I know you've got a little life in you left
Give me your love
I know you've got a lotta strength left

I should be cryin' but I just can't let it show baby
I should be hopin' but I can't stop thinkin
All the things we should've said that we never said
All the things we should've done that we never do
All the things that you wanted from me
All the things that you needed from me
All the things we should've given, but I didn't




Oh darlin', make it go away now.
Just make it go away.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maxwell's song "This Woman's Work" portray a father's anxieties and emotions while his wife is in labor. The song is an emotive expression of the overwhelming aspects of childbirth and the associated concerns that fathers have for their partners and unborn children. The first lines of the song express the father's concern for his wife as they stand outside the delivery room, hoping that she can cope. The next lines demonstrate how childbirth is assigned primarily to women, the one who carries and delivers the child, but fathers play an essential role in guiding and caring for their families after the baby is delivered.


The chorus indicates that despite the father's expectations to grieve and cry, he cannot do so in front of his wife, and he continues to wonder about the things left unsaid and undone. He implores his wife to give him a kiss and says that he knows she has the strength to continue, encouraging her to hold his hand and give him her love. The song ultimately expresses the overwhelming emotions and responsibilities fathers face during childbirth and the importance of being there for their partners and newborns.


Line by Line Meaning

Pray God you can cope
I hope you can handle this situation with strength and resilience


I stand outside
I am observing what you are going through, but I can't fully comprehend the depth of your pain


This woman's work
The emotional burden and responsibilities that come with being a mother and a wife


This woman's world
The societal expectations and limitations placed upon women and their roles in society


Oh it's hard on the man
Men also struggle when it comes to the hardships of family life and relationships


Now his part is over
The father's biological role in childbirth has ended, and now begins the emotional labor of parenting


Now starts the craft of the father
Fatherhood requires skill and craftsmanship, and it is an ongoing process of learning and growing


I know you've got a little life in you left
I believe that you still have some hope and strength left within you


I know you've got a lotta strength left
I have faith in your ability to persevere and overcome this challenge


I should be cryin' but I just can't let it show
I am suppressing my own emotions in order to be there for you and support you


I should be hopin' but I can't stop thinkin'
Although I want to be optimistic, my mind keeps dwelling on the negative possibilities


All the things we should've said that are never said
Regret for not expressing our feelings and thoughts openly and honestly


All the things we should've done that we never did
Regret for missed opportunities and experiences


All the things we should've given, but I didn't
Regret for not being able to provide everything that is needed and wanted


Oh darlin', make it go
Please help me find a way to ease your pain and make things better


Give me these moments
Let me hold onto these precious moments and memories


Give them back to me
Let me relive the moments that have already passed by


Give me your little kiss
Show me affection and love in the smallest ways


Give me your hand baby
Let me hold your hand and offer comfort and support


Give me your pretty hand
Let me appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of your hand


For...
In honor of something or someone important


Your lovechild
A child born out of love and commitment


Whatever you need
I am here to provide whatever you require, whether it be physical or emotional support


Give me your love
Please show me your love and affection


I know you've got a lotta strength left
Despite everything, I still believe in your strength and resilience


Just make it go away.
I wish that there was a way to make the pain and struggle disappear entirely




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KATE BUSH

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@kimjohnson5626

I’m a single mom of 4 took in 2 nieces and nephew after my sister died in a car crash my soulmate died 6 months later from prostate cancer. This song comforts me as I continue on my journey. I just got my Masters Degree.

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