How lovely to be a woman
Veronica Swift Lyrics

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How lovely to be a woman, the wait was well worth while
How lovely to wear mascara and smile a woman's smile
How lovely to have a figure that is round instead of flat
Whenever you hear boys whistle, you're what they're whistling at

How wonderful to feel the way a woman feels
It gives you such a glow just to know you're wearing lipstick and heels

How lovely to be a woman, and change from boys to men
To go to a fancy nightclub and stay out after ten
How lovely to be all grown-up and free
Life's lovely when you're a woman like me
Like me, like me

Oh, how lovely to be a woman, the wait was well worth while
How lovely to wear mascara and smile a woman's smile
How lovely to have a figure that is round instead of flat
Whenever you hear boys whistle, you're what they're whistling at

It's wonderful to know the things a woman knows
How marvelous to wait for a date in simply beautiful clothes

How Lovely to be a woman, and have one job to do
To pick out a boy and train him, and then when you are through

You've made him the man you want him to be
How lovely to be a woman like me

Overall Meaning

Veronica Swift's song "How Lovely to Be a Woman" is a playful and upbeat celebration of womanhood. The lyrics express gratitude for the experience of being a woman, with its many joys, including wearing makeup and heels, having a curvy figure, and feeling attractive to men. The song celebrates the freedom and independence of adulthood, and the ability to go out and enjoy the nightlife. However, the lyrics also suggest that being a woman involves certain responsibilities, such as selecting and nurturing romantic partners.

The song is primarily a celebration of femininity and the joys of being a woman. The lyrics convey a sense of pride in one's appearance, which is seen as intrinsically linked to one's sexuality and desirability. The glamorous, adult world of nightclubs and dates is presented as an exciting new realm of experience that only fully opens up to women once they have reached maturity. However, there is also an implicit message about the importance of shaping and molding male partners to fit one's needs and desires.

Overall, "How Lovely to Be a Woman" is a playful, upbeat celebration of femininity and the pleasures of womanhood. The lyrics celebrate the freedoms and experiences that come with maturity, while also conveying a subtle message about the importance of actively shaping one's romantic partners to fit one's needs and desires.

Line by Line Meaning

How lovely to be a woman, the wait was well worth while
It feels amazing to finally be a woman after waiting for so long.

How lovely to wear mascara and smile a woman's smile
It's beautiful to wear makeup and smile like a woman, expressing femininity.

How lovely to have a figure that is round instead of flat
It's amazing to have a curvy figure as a woman, rather than a flat one.

Whenever you hear boys whistle, you're what they're whistling at
When boys whistle, they're admiring your beauty, charm, and elegance, and you feel good because of it.

How wonderful to feel the way a woman feels
It's wonderful to feel the way women feel, which is confident, beautiful, and strong, with a sense of pride in themselves.

It gives you such a glow just to know you're wearing lipstick and heels
Knowing that you're wearing lipstick and high heels makes you feel radiant, glowing with pride and beauty.

How lovely to be a woman, and change from boys to men
As a woman, it's lovely to watch boys become men, and to experience the changes that come with that process.

To go to a fancy nightclub and stay out after ten
It's wonderful to be a grown-up woman and to have the freedom to go to nightclubs, stay out late and have a good time.

How lovely to be all grown-up and free
Being an adult woman means having the freedom to be yourself and live your life the way you want to.

Life's lovely when you're a woman like me
Life is lovely when you're a woman with confidence, self-respect, and a sense of pride in being who you are.

Oh, how lovely to be a woman, the wait was well worth while
Being a woman is absolutely lovely and worth the wait, as it brings so much beauty and happiness into one's life.

It's wonderful to know the things a woman knows
Being a woman means having unique knowledge and experiences that other people may not have, which can be wonderful and empowering.

How marvelous to wait for a date in simply beautiful clothes
It's wonderful to look beautiful while waiting for a date, wearing clothes that make you feel confident and attractive.

How lovely to be a woman, and have one job to do
As a woman, it's lovely to have the job of choosing a man and training him to be the person you want him to be.

To pick out a boy and train him, and then when you are through
It's wonderful to have the power to choose a partner and help him grow and develop into the best version of himself.

You've made him the man you want him to be
By training and helping your partner grow, you're able to create the perfect man that you want him to be.

How lovely to be a woman like me
Being a woman with confidence, self-respect, and pride in who you are is a truly lovely thing.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Strouse, Lee Adams

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