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Woman's Work
U.S. Girls Lyrics
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That woman's work is never done
She doesn't sleep 'til the morning comes
Transformation that was promised made her come undone
That woman's work is never done
That woman's work is never done
She doesn't sleep 'til she sees the sun
But, Cindy, you know you've lost it
You lost it in the synthesis
You found a way down
And now your work is never done
You signed up for it
A religion of beauty and it
It won't lead to bliss
(There's no reversal
You can't stop aging
It's always on the way)
You arrived in your mother's arms
But you'll leave riding in a black limousine
You arrived in your mother's arms
But you'll leave riding in a black limousine
You arrived in your mother's arms
But you'll leave riding in a black limousine
You arrived in your mother's arms
But you'll leave riding in a black limousine
Black limousine
That woman's work is never done
That woman's work is never done
She doesn't sleep 'til the morning comes
Transformation that was promised made her come undone
That woman's work is never done
That woman's work is never done
She doesn't sleep 'til she sees the sun
Transformation that was promised made her come undone
But, Cindy, you know you've lost it
You lost it in the synthesis
You found a way down
And now your work is never done
You signed up for it
A religion of beauty and it
It won't lead to bliss
(There's no reversal
You can't stop aging
It's always on the way)
You arrived in your mother's arms,
But you'll leave riding in a black limousine
You arrived in your mother's arms
But you'll leave riding in a black limousine
You arrived in your mother's arms
But you'll leave riding in a black limousine
You arrived in your mother's arms
But you'll leave riding in a black limousine
Black limousine
Black limousine
Black limousine
Black limousine
Black limousine
Black limousine
Black limousine
Black limousine
Black limousine
The song "Woman's Work" by U.S. Girls talks about the never-ending struggle of women who work tirelessly without any rest. The lyrics emphasize that the hard work of women is often unrecognized and unappreciated. The opening lines repeat the phrase "That woman's work is never done," emphasizing the never-ending nature of the labor women undertake. The verses also talk about the "transformation that was promised" and "lost in the synthesis," indicating that societal expectations and norms often promise transformation but ultimately lead to undoing.
The song goes on to emphasize how women sign up for a religion of beauty, which does not lead to happiness or satisfaction. The focus on beauty and appearance is also linked to aging, which is a natural process that cannot be stopped. Despite the inevitability of aging, the work of women never seems to diminish, as they continue to put in the effort without any recognition. The song uses the metaphor of arriving in one's mother's arms and leaving in a black limousine to emphasize the cyclical nature of life.
Overall, "Woman's Work" is a powerful commentary on the often-unseen labor of women and the societal expectations that burden them.
Line by Line Meaning
That woman's work is never done
The burden of work that society puts on women is constant and unrelenting.
She doesn't sleep 'til the morning comes
Women are expected to work tirelessly and without breaks in order to fulfill their roles in society.
Transformation that was promised made her come undone
The idea that women can transform themselves to fit societal expectations does not work, and often leads to women feeling lost and disconnected.
But, Cindy, you know you've lost it
The pressure to conform to societal expectations has caused Cindy to lose herself and her sense of identity.
You lost it in the synthesis
Cindy has lost her sense of self in attempting to synthesize societal expectations with her own desires and needs.
You found a way down
Cindy has succumbed to the pressure of societal expectations and lost her own sense of power and autonomy.
And now your work is never done
Once Cindy has given in to societal expectations, she can never truly escape the burden of work and expectations placed upon her.
You signed up for it
Society has convinced women that their only role is to fulfill societal expectations and that they have no other choice.
A religion of beauty and it
The pressure on women to conform to certain beauty standards is like a religion that they are expected to follow without question.
It won't lead to bliss
Fulfilling societal expectations and conforming to beauty standards will not ultimately bring happiness.
You arrived in your mother's arms
The beginning of one's life is filled with love, warmth, and a sense of belonging.
But you'll leave riding in a black limousine
No matter who you are or what you achieve, death is a certainty and arrives for everyone equally.
Lyrics © Fintage House Publishing
Written by: Meghan Ann Uremovich, Mark Roberts
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