This Womans Work
Maxwell Lyrics


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Pray God you can cope
I'll stand outside
This woman's work
This woman's world
Ooooh it's hard on a 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 lot of strength left
I know you've got a little life in you yet
I know you've got a lot of strength left

I should be crying but I just can't let it show
I should be hoping but I can't stop thinking
All the things we should've said that I never said
All the things we should have done that we never did
All the things we should have given but I didn't

Oh darling make it go
Make it go away

Give me these moments
Give them back to me
Give me that little kiss
Give me your talking hands

(I know you have a little life in you yet)
Give me your hand baby
(I know you have a lot of strength left)
Give me your pretty hand
(I know you have a little life in you yet)
Ooh you have a lot of strength
(I know you have a lot of strength left)
My loved child
(I know you have a little life in you yet)
Whatever you need baby
(I know you have a lot of strength left)
Give me your hand
(I know you have a little life in you yet)
Give me your hand
(I know you have a lot of strength left)

Oh I should be crying but I just can't let it go
I should be hoping but I can't stop
Thinking and thinking and thinking
Of all the things we should've said that we never said
And all the things we should have done that we never did
All the things that you wanted from me
All the things that you needed from me
All the things I should have given but I didn't





Oh darling make it go
Just make it go away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "This Woman's Work" by Maxwell are a heartfelt portrayal of a man's emotional struggles as he watches his partner go through childbirth. The opening lines "Pray God you can cope, I'll stand outside" show the man's helplessness and desperation as he waits outside the delivery room, hoping his partner will make it through safely. The song talks about the difficulty of being a man in this situation and points out that now his part is over, and it is time for the crafts of the father to start. This line indicates that while the man may have done all he could, ultimately, it is a woman's work to give birth and bring new life into the world.


In the second part of the song, the lyrics change, and the focus shifts to the woman. The lyrics "I know you've got a little life in you left, I know you've got a lot of strength left" are words of encouragement and support for his partner. The man acknowledges the woman's strength and resilience and encourages her to keep going, reminding her that she has a lot of life and strength left within her. He then reflects on the things they could have done better before the baby's arrival and wishes they could have done more.


Overall, "This Woman's Work" is an emotionally charged and poignant song about the beauty and struggle of childbirth, the bond between partners, and the need to support each other in difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

Pray God you can cope
May God give you the strength to handle this situation


I'll stand outside
I'll be there for you, providing emotional support from outside of the situation


This woman's work
The responsibilities, struggles, and hard work of being a woman in this world


This woman's world
The experiences, achievements, and challenges that are unique to women


Ooooh it's hard on a man
It's difficult for a man to fully grasp the depth and complexity of what a woman goes through


Now his part is over
The man's role in this specific situation is finished


Now starts the craft of the Father
Now we must trust in a higher power, as the situation is out of our hands


I know you've got a little life in you left
I know you still have some fight and energy left in you


I know you've got a lot of strength left
I know you still have a lot of power and resilience left in you


I should be crying but I just can't let it show
I should be emotional and upset, but I am holding back my tears and emotions


I should be hoping but I can't stop thinking
I should be optimistic, but my mind is consumed with negative thoughts and worries


All the things we should've said that I never said
I regret not speaking up and expressing my thoughts and feelings in the past


All the things we should have done that we never did
I regret not taking action and doing things differently in the past


All the things we should have given but I didn't
I regret not being more giving and supportive in the past


Oh darling make it go
Please find a way to make this situation disappear and go away


Give me these moments
Allow me to cherish and hold onto these precious moments with you


Give them back to me
Let me relive and experience these moments again


Give me that little kiss
Give me a small and intimate gesture of affection


Give me your talking hands
Allow us to communicate and connect through our hands and touch


(I know you have a little life in you yet) Give me your hand baby
I know you still have some energy and spirit left, give me your hand so I can help and support you


(I know you have a lot of strength left) Give me your pretty hand
I know you are strong and beautiful, give me your hand to show me your strength and beauty


Ooh you have a lot of strength
You possess a great deal of power and resilience


(I know you have a lot of strength left) My loved child
My beloved, I know you still have a lot of strength and love to give


(I know you have a little life in you yet) Whatever you need baby
I know you still have some spirit and energy in you, whatever you need I am here for you


(I know you have a lot of strength left) Give me your hand
I know you are powerful and resilient, give me your hand to show me your strength


(I know you have a little life in you yet) Give me your hand
I know you still have some energy and spirit left, give me your hand so I can help and support you


Oh I should be crying but I just can't let it go
I should be emotional and upset, but I am holding back my tears and emotions and can't move on


Thinking and thinking and thinking
Being consumed and overwhelmed with thoughts and worries


All the things we should've said that we never said
I regret not speaking up and expressing my thoughts and feelings in the past


And all the things we should have done that we never did
I regret not taking action and doing things differently in the past


All the things that you wanted from me
All the things that you desired and needed from me in our relationship


All the things that you needed from me
All the things that you required and depended on from me in our relationship


All the things I should have given but I didn't
I regret not being more giving and supportive in the past


Just make it go away
Please find a way to make this situation disappear and go away




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kate Bush

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always have this on forever....

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@waynerollin1892

A womans work is never done. I commend you ladies for being so strong in this cruel world. Much love. ❤ What would we do without you?

@traceyc9953

Thank U KING❤️🙏!!

@sakitoby1581

💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💪💪 Same to you, sir. Good men often don't feel appreciated...but they ARE.

@MrWho007

A woman's work is never done, that's why they don't get paid as much, slackers 😂

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