Your Women
White Town Lyrics


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Just tell me what you've got to say to me
I've been waiting for so long to hear the truth
It comes as no surprise at all you see
So cut the crap and tell me that we're through

Now I know your heart, I know your mind
You don't even know you're being unkind
So much for how your highbrow Marxist ways
Just use me up and then you walk away
Boy, you can't play me that way

Well, I guess what you say is true
I could never be the right kind of girl for you

I could never be your woman
I could never be your woman
I could never be your woman
I could never be your woman

When I saw my best friend yesterday
She said, she never liked you from the start
Well me, I wish that I could claim the same
But you always knew you held my heart

You're such a charming handsome man
Now I think I finally understand
Is it in your genes? I don't know
But I'll soon find out, that's for sure
Why did you play me this way?

Well, I guess what you say is true
I could never be the right kind of girl for you

I could never be your woman
I could never be your woman
I could never be your woman
I could never be your woman

Well, I guess what they say is true
I could never spend my life with a man like you

I could never be your woman
I could never be your woman




I could never be your woman
I could never be your woman

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Your Woman" by White Town tell the story of a woman who has been waiting to hear the truth from her partner. She's been holding onto hope despite the clear signs that he's not interested in a real relationship. The woman is finally asking the man to stop playing games and admit that the relationship is over. She knows his heart and mind and is tired of him using her and then walking away. The woman admits that she was never the right kind of girl for him, and she's finally coming to terms with the truth.


The lyrics explore themes of honesty, heartbreak, and self-discovery. The woman realizes that she deserves better than someone who treats her like an object, and she's ready to move on with her life. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody mask the darker undertones of the lyrics, making it a classic example of a bittersweet pop song.


Line by Line Meaning

Just tell me what you've got to say to me
I have been waiting for so long to finally hear the truth from you, just tell me straight up.


I've been waiting for so long to hear the truth
I have waited so patiently to know what you truly want to say, so don't hold back.


It comes as no surprise at all you see
Whatever you're about to tell me is not something that will shock me, I already know what you're thinking.


So cut the crap and tell me that we're through
Stop beating around the bush and just tell me that our relationship is over.


Now I know your heart, I know your mind
I have figured out your thoughts and feelings on this matter.


You don't even know you're being unkind
You might not realise it, but you're hurting me by not being honest with me.


So much for how your highbrow Marxist ways
All your fancy theories and beliefs don't mean anything, especially when it comes to our relationship.


Just use me up and then you walk away
You're only interested in me for your own selfish reasons, and once you're done with me, you'll leave me behind.


Boy, you can't play me that way
I won't be fooled or manipulated by you anymore.


Well, I guess what you say is true
As much as it pains me to admit it, what you're saying is correct.


I could never be the right kind of girl for you
I realise that I could never be the woman you need in your life.


When I saw my best friend yesterday
During a recent conversation I had with my closest friend,


She said, she never liked you from the start
She revealed to me that she never had a good feeling about you from the very beginning.


Well me, I wish that I could claim the same
Although I wish I could say the same, unfortunately I couldn't help but fall for you.


But you always knew you held my heart
You were very aware that I had strong feelings for you.


You're such a charming handsome man
You have such a great personality and are very physically attractive.


Now I think I finally understand
I think I now fully comprehend your true intentions and character.


Is it in your genes? I don't know
I wonder whether your behaviour is inherent and ingrained in your DNA.


But I'll soon find out, that's for sure
I am determined to figure out what makes you tick and learn more about your true self.


Why did you play me this way?
I am feeling hurt and deceived by your actions towards me.


I could never be your woman
I am aware that I could never be the woman you want me to be.


Well, I guess what they say is true
As hard as it is for me to admit it, I believe that the rumours about you must be accurate.


I could never spend my life with a man like you
I am certain that I could never have a long-term relationship with someone like you.




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Comments from YouTube:

@JyotiMishra

If you have time, please check out my new album, Philogrammetry: https://songwhip.com/white-town/philogrammetry

@ashishavin8748

Heard this song a million times when I was in college. Thank you!

@freesaxon6835

Yes great song and video.
I wonder who made and directed the video? It complements the music so well, the expressions and movements. Combined it's a work of art & a lesson in life

@JyotiMishra

@@freesaxon6835 The video was directed by Mark Adcock. He shot it on 16mm Bolex which is why it looks so gorgeous.

@freesaxon6835

@@JyotiMishra Well thanks for that reply 😁 👍🏻 I am chuffed ! It is a work of art / musical combination 🎵🎶🎼

@Axile929

It's already 17 years ago 😢 Iwas 17 years old now I'm 34 years old what a masterpiece song ❤

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@thiccmcchicken550

The most Gorillaz song that the Gorillaz never wrote

@asp_eng24

I was thinking the same thing hahaha 😅

@ivanaganovska131

whole my life is a big lie! I thought the same. no, I knew that!

@carmenacosta5398

Agree

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