Woman Woman
Union Gap feat Gary Puckett Lyrics
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Woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?
On your mind
Something's wrong between us
That your laughter cannot hide
And you're afraid to let your eyes meet mine
And lately when I love you
I know you're not satisfied
Woman
Woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?
On your mind
I've seen the way men look at you
When they think I don't see
And it hurts to have them think that you're that kind
But it's knowing that you're looking back
That's really killing me
Woman
Woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?
On your mind
A woman wears a certain look
When she is on the move
And a man can always tell what's on her mind
I hate to have to say it
But that look's all over you
Woman
Woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?
Oh, woman
Woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?
The song "Woman Woman" by Union Gap explores the feelings of suspicion and insecurity that arise in one's mind when they sense that their partner might be cheating on them. The lyrics depict a man who suspects that his woman might be cheating on him because of the certain strange behaviors he has been noticing lately. He sees the emptiness and lack of satisfaction in her eyes despite their intimate moments together. He also senses that she might be interested in other men by the way they look at her and her gaze toward them. The man is tormented by these internal feelings, and it hurts him to think that his woman might be that unfaithful. The lyrics beautifully capture the fear and uncertainty that comes with trust issues in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Woman
The singer addresses the woman in question.
Woman
The singer reiterates his address to the woman.
Have you got cheating on your mind?
The singer questions the woman whether she is considering infidelity.
On your mind
The first repetition of the question, designed to emphasize its importance.
Something's wrong between us
The artist acknowledges a problem in their relationship.
That your laughter cannot hide
The woman's outward expressions do not fully mask her feelings.
And you're afraid to let your eyes meet mine
The woman is evasive and avoids eye contact with the singer.
And lately when I love you
The artist expresses affection he has been showing towards the woman.
I know you're not satisfied
Despite the artist's efforts, the woman remains unhappy in their relationship.
I've seen the way men look at you
The artist has observed the attention other men have given to the woman.
When they think I don't see
The singer is aware of the actions of others, even when they are not explicit.
And it hurts to have them think that you're that kind
The artist resents the suggestion that the woman would succumb to infidelity.
But it's knowing that you're looking back
The woman reciprocates the attention of other men, adding to the singer's insecurity.
That's really killing me
The singer is emotionally distressed as a result of the woman's behavior.
A woman wears a certain look
The singer holds a generalized view of women's outward appearances.
When she is on the move
The woman in question exhibits this appearance of infidelity frequently.
And a man can always tell what's on her mind
The artist believes that men are able to recognize this appearance and interpret it consistently.
I hate to have to say it
The singer hesitates to address the issue directly.
But that look's all over you
The woman in question exhibits this appearance of infidelity consistently, serving as a confirmation to the singer's suspicions.
Oh, woman
The artist addresses the woman once more.
Woman
The artist's final statement, emphasizing his suspicion that the woman is considering infidelity.
Have you got cheating on your mind?
The artist reiterates his question one last time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Glaser, Jimmy Payne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
tjerwin1
You're right, this song was their first hit in '67. I was only 6 myself but grew to really get into their music.
Johnny Vack
He can still sing at 80 years old. I saw him perform last night Sat Oct 1st 2022. He looks great and sounds great too!
Lloyd Green
My wife and I saw him a few years ago and he seemed to hurried all his songs a little too fast!
James B.
That's amazing! I SO remember 1968 and all the feelings his voice and their songs would stir in me.
James B.
@Lloyd Green 😅 yeah, nothing like these studio perfected recordings!
Jeffrey Gaston
Sadly I was born in 87. 20 years after the summer of love. My father and mother born in 51 and 54 respectively, I know these songs. What a great Era of a musical Renaissance to never return😢... I'll spread the word to future generations, you lucky people.
James B.
Indeed!
Marsha Walker Eastwood
This is my all time favorite song by Gary Puckett. He has an amazing voice!
pyannaguy
I was privileged to play with Gary for more than a year in the 80's. He was an absolute prince of a guy, a real gentleman. I treasure the time I shared the stage with such a magnificent voice and the great guy who possessed it.
vanislefan
He helped define the 60s and thousands of us have danced , fell in love , fell out of love , had our hearts broken to this great song.... I think we've all been there. One of the clearest, most passionate and powerful balladic singers in the past century, without a doubt.