The soundtrack includes two versions — one by the Bee Gees and the other by Tavares. Both versions are featured in the film as well. The song has also been done by various artists but in different forms. The Bee Gees did not release this song as a single (though in Italy it was a Top 10 hit), yet it has remained a staple on radio and one of their best known songs. An abridged live version of the song performed by the Bee Gees in 1997 is available on both the DVD and CD versions of One Night Only.
The song has also been included on Bee Gees compilations such as Tales from the Brothers Gibb and Their Greatest Hits: The Record. The very first UK pressings of Their Greatest Hits: The Record featured the song with a mastering fault, with the audio noticeably dipping to the right briefly during the first verse. This was corrected after several thousand copies had been distributed.
The video is taken from Saturday Night Fever. It shows John Travolta dancing in a club.
"More Than a Woman" was also recorded by Tavares in 1977, and also appeared in Saturday Night Fever and on the soundtrack album. Their version charted at number 32 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
More Than a Woman
Tavares Lyrics
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I've seen you growin' ev'ry day
I never really looked before
But now you take my breath away
Suddenly you're in my life
Part of everything I do
You got me working day and night
Just tryin' to keep a hold on you
Here in your arms I found my paradise
My only chance for happiness
And if I lose you now, I think I would die
Oh, say you'll always be my baby
We can make it shine
We can take forever just a minute at a time
More that a woman
More that a woman to me baby
More than a woman
More than a woman to me
More than a woman
There are stories old and true
Of people so in love like you and me
And I can see myself, let history repeat itself
Reflecting how I feel for you
Thinkin' 'bout those people then
I know that in a thousand years
I'd fall in love with you again
This is the only way that we should fly
This is the only way to go
And if I lose your love, I know I would die
Oh, say you'll always be my baby
We can make it shine
We can take forever just a minute at a time
More that a woman (more than a woman)
More that a woman to me baby
More than a woman (more than a woman)
More than a woman to me
More than a woman
More that a woman (more than a woman)
More that a woman to me baby
More than a woman (more than a woman)
More than a woman to me (every day of my life)
More than a woman (oh baby)
More than a woman to me (you are, you are, you are)
More that a woman
More than a woman to me (she treats me good like a lover should)
More than a woman (yeah)
More than a woman to me (yeah)
More than a woman
The Tavares hit "More Than a Woman" is a love song that expresses the depth of one's love for their partner, likening their love to that of stories old and true. The opening verse highlights the singer's familiarity with their lover, having watched them grow into a beautiful person over time. However, they never fully appreciated them until recently when the person's beauty took their breath away. At this moment, they realize they are part of everything they do and they are doing everything they can to hold on to them.
The chorus of the song declares the singer's love for their partner, emphasizing that they are not just any woman, but they are more than a woman to them. The second verse of the song explores the idea of history repeating itself, stating that the singer sees themselves falling in love with their partner again, even after a thousand years have passed. The bridge of the song solidifies their need for each other and the fear of losing the other, they see their partner as their only chance for happiness and the only one who can complete them.
Overall, "More Than a Woman" is a soulful ode to a lover. The song showcases how the singer feels about their partner - how they see them as more than just a woman, but someone special that they couldn't live without. The lyrics describe a love that is timeless, and one that could last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, I've known you very well
I have known you for a long time
I've seen you growin' ev'ry day
I have seen you change and develop over time
I never really looked before
I never paid much attention to you before
But now you take my breath away
But now you are breathtaking and impressive to me
Suddenly you're in my life
Suddenly, you are a part of my life
Part of everything I do
You are involved in everything that I do
You got me working day and night
You make me work hard to keep you in my life
Just tryin' to keep a hold on you
I am trying hard to hold onto you
Here in your arms I found my paradise
I feel very happy and content when I am with you
My only chance for happiness
You are the only thing that makes me truly happy
And if I lose you now, I think I would die
I can't imagine life without you, losing you would be devastating
Oh, say you'll always be my baby
I hope that you will always be with me
We can make it shine
We can have a great future together
We can take forever just a minute at a time
We can take our time and enjoy the journey together
More that a woman
You are more than just a woman
More that a woman to me baby
To me, you are more than just a woman
There are stories old and true
There are many stories of true love like ours
Of people so in love like you and me
There are many people who have been in love like we are
And I can see myself, let history repeat itself
I can see us staying together and continuing our love story
Reflecting how I feel for you
Showing how much I love you
Thinkin' 'bout those people then
Thinking about all those people who have been in love before
I know that in a thousand years
I know that even after many years, I will still love you
I'd fall in love with you again
I would still love you the same way I do now
This is the only way that we should fly
The best way for us to be together and happy is to stay by each other's side
This is the only way to go
The only path for us is to stay together
And if I lose your love, I know I would die
If I were to lose your love, I would be heartbroken and devastated
More that a woman (more than a woman)
You are more than just a woman
More that a woman to me baby
To me, you are more than just a woman
More that a woman (more than a woman)
You are more than just a woman
More that a woman to me
To me, you are more than just a woman
More than a woman (every day of my life)
You mean more to me than words could describe, and that feeling never fades
More than a woman (oh baby)
You are more than just a woman to me, baby
More than a woman to me (you are, you are, you are)
You are more than just a woman to me, you are everything
More that a woman
You are more than just a woman
More than a woman to me (she treats me good like a lover should)
You treat me well and love me like a partner should
More than a woman (yeah)
You are more than just a woman, yeah
More than a woman to me (yeah)
You are more than just a woman to me, yeah
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb
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@ravivijay2741
Chubby Tavares sings with his golden voice.
Tavares's version won a Grammy Award.
@trentmills1278
Bee Gees AND Tavares fucking nailed it with this song, love both versions the same amount for different reasons.
@Ripatune77
Sad day today after hearing that Ralph passed, his legacy will live on forever in his music. Thanks for the memories.
@nicolemuzquiz5461
Not hating on the Bee Gees version but this version is my favorite. This is a great example of how the same song can be interpreted and performed.
@antoniodelgado9233
Kudos to the Bee Gees for including this version on the soundtrack.
@niamcfoy1662
I think you mean stolen and white washed
@antoniodelgado9233
@@niamcfoy1662 the bee gees wrote the song and included the tavares version on the mega hit soundtrack.
@donnalombardo1135
I like this and Yvonne elliman the best I don't like bee gees too much
@missbeekay9938
I love this version better than The Bee Gees version.
@kanchanaamarasinghe9518
They truely deserve much more credit than they really do !!!!!!!