Rory Block was born in Princeton, New Jersey and grew up in Manhattan. Her father, Allan Block, ran a sandal shop in Greenwich Village in the 1960s, and the constant presence of members of the Greenwich Village folk music scene made an impression on the young girl, who studied classical guitar. Around age 14, she began to be fascinated by old Mississippi Delta blues, listening to old albums, transcribing them, and learning to play the songs. At age 15, she left home to seek out the remaining blues giants, such as Mississippi John Hurt, Reverend Gary Davis and Son House, and hone her craft in the traditional manner of blues musicians; then she moved to California where she played in clubs and coffeehouses.
After retiring temporarily to raise a family, Block returned to the music business in the 1970s with middling success until signing with Rounder Records in 1981, who encouraged her to return to her love for the classical blues form. Since then she has carved out her own niche, releasing numerous critically acclaimed albums of original and traditional songs, including many Robert Johnson covers. Block has won four W. C. Handy Awards, two for "Traditional Blues Female Artist" (1997, 1998), and two for "Acoustic Blues Album of the Year" (1996, 1999).
I'm Every Woman
Rory Block Lyrics
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Whatever you need
Anything you want done baby
I do it naturally
'Cause I'm every woman (Every woman)
It's all in me
It's all in me
Yeah
I'm every woman
It's all in me
Anything you want done baby
I do it naturally
I'm every woman
It's all in me
I can read your thoughts right now
Every woman, whoever made ya say...
Whoa whoa whoa
Whoa (oh) whoa (oh) whoa
I can cast a spell
See, but you can't tell
Mix a special groove
Put fire inside of you
Anytime you feel danger or fear
Then instantly
I will appear
Yeah oh
I'm every woman
It's all in me
Anything you want done baby
I do it naturally
Whoa whoa whoa
Whoa whoa whoa
I can set your knees
like playing unto the seas
I can make a rhyme of confusion in your mind
And when it comes down to some little flash of love
I got it, I got it
I got it, got it, baby baby
I'm every woman
It's all in me
Anything you want done baby
I do it naturally
I'm every woman
It's all in me
I can read your thoughts right now
Every woman, whoever made ya say...
Whoa whoa whoa
Whoa whoa whoa
I ain't braggin'
'Cause I'm the one
Just ask me
Oh, it shall be done
And don't bother
to compare
I've got it
Whoa whoa whoa
Whoa whoa whoa
Whoa whoa whoa
Ahhhhh
I'm every woman
I'm every woman
I'm every woman
I'm every woman
I'm every woman
I'm every woman
I'm every woman
I'm every woman
I'm every woman (Chaka)
I'm every woman (Chaka)
I'm every woman (Ha ha ha)
I'm every woman (Come on girl)
In Rory Block's "I'm Every Woman," the singer boasts about her versatility and capability to fulfill any desire that her partner might have because she is every woman. She can do everything naturally and has the power to read minds, cast spells, mix special grooves, and instantly appear when there's danger or fear. Whether it is a confusion in the mind, a little flash of love, or setting knees like playing waves in the seas, she's got it all. Her message is clear: she is confident and capable, and her partner doesn't need to look elsewhere.
The song celebrates femininity and women's power, encouraging them to be confident and not compare themselves with others. It's entirely about self-love and self-fulfillment, and the message is loud and clear: women are amazing and can do anything they want. The song has a fast tempo and a catchy beat that encourages listeners to dance and sing along. The lyrics are repetitive, making the song more memorable and easier to follow. Overall, the song is an empowering reminder that women are unique and fantastic.
Line by Line Meaning
Whatever you want
I am capable of providing you with any request that you may have
Whatever you need
I am capable of providing you with anything that you require
Anything you want done baby, I do it naturally
I have a natural talent for being able to execute any task that you may demand
'Cause I'm every woman (Every woman), It's all in me, It's all in me, yeah
I possess the abilities and traits of every woman and am capable of accomplishing what any woman can do
I can read your thoughts right now, Every woman, whoever made ya say... Whoa whoa whoa
I have a perceptive mind and can comprehend what you are thinking and feeling, evoking a powerful reaction
I can cast a spell, See, but you can't tell, Mix a special groove, Put fire inside of you
I can enchant you with my words and actions, instilling passion and desire in you
Anytime you feel danger or fear, Then instantly, I will appear, Yeah oh
I will always be there to protect you from harm, providing a source of comfort and relief
I can set your knees like playing unto the seas, I can make a rhyme of confusion in your mind
I have the power to leave you breathless and entranced, and make it challenging for you to think coherently
And when it comes down to some little flash of love, I got it, I got it, I got it, got it, baby baby
I have a deep well of love to draw from, and I am more than capable of providing it to you
I ain't braggin', 'Cause I'm the one, Just ask me, Oh, it shall be done
I am not boasting, I am simply stating the truth - I have all the abilities necessary to accomplish any task
And don't bother to compare, I've got it
There is no need for comparison, because I possess every attribute that is required
I'm every woman, I'm every woman, I'm every woman, I'm every woman
I embody all of the qualities and traits possessed by every woman in existence
I'm every woman (Chaka), I'm every woman (Chaka), I'm every woman (Ha ha ha), I'm every woman (Come on girl)
I am channeling the iconic singer Chaka Khan, who originally sang this song, to demonstrate my empowerment and capabilities
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Written by: Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
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