Woman
Neneh Cherry Lyrics

Neneh Cherry's "Woman" is a powerful anthem that celebrates the resilience and strength of women. The first verse talks about the idea of luck and how it can play a role in a person's life. Cherry acknowledges that she's been through both good and bad times but asserts that she's built to last. Even though people have tried to erase her or her history, she's still able to keep going. She also shares her connection to Ethiopia and how her blood flows through every person, including men, as they exist in a world that can be Godless at times. Finally, the lyrics show how she's gone through so many struggles that even blind people can tell she's cried so many tears. In the chorus, Cherry triumphantly claims that this is a woman's world, and women can provide love in a man's world.

The second verse of "Woman" speaks to the many gendered roles that women are forced to manage in their daily lives. Cherry talks about birthing, cleaning, feeding and healing all while being labeled "witch," "liar," or "dead" in a figurative sense. She's only now just feeling alive after having lived through those experiences. Her chorus repeats the same sentiments as before - specifically highlighting that this is a woman's world, and that women can and should be able to offer love in a man's world.

Some interesting facts about the song might include that the music video features Neneh walking confidently down city streets while large groups of women join her, creating a massive throng. The song is can be interpreted in different ways: it has been described as a feminist anthem and also as a song that speaks specifically to black women's experiences. Additionally, the music video and lyrics of the song use a great deal of symbolism - the women walking together, the various images of Cherry (from confident to vulnerable) and the use of the phrase "Godless land" all evoke specific ideas and meanings. Another fascinating element of "Woman" is that it prominently samples a song called "Funky Drummer" by James Brown. There are also multiple remixes of the song available, including one by Massive Attack. Finally, it is worth noting that the lyrics of "Woman" may have been inspired by personal experiences - Neneh Cherry grew up in a large, mixed ethnicity family in Stockholm and had to deal with racial discrimination and poverty throughout her youth.

Chords: Unfortunately, we cannot provide the chords as it depends on the specific version of the song and key that it is played in.