This Woman's Work
greglaswell Lyrics
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You can cope
I stand outside this woman's work
This woman's world
Ooh
It's hard on the man
Now his part is over
Now starts the craft of the father
I know you have a little life in you yet
I know you have a lot of strength left
I know you have a little life in you yet
I know you have a lot of strength left
I should be crying but I just can't let it show
I should be hoping but I can't stop thinking
Of all the things I should've said that I never said
All the things we should've done that we never did
All the things I should've given but I didn't
Oh
My darling make it go
Make it go away
Give me these moments back
Give them back to me
Give me that little kiss
Give me your hand
I know you have a little life in you yet
I know you have a lot of strength left
I know you have a little life in you yet
I know you have a lot of strength left
I should be crying but I just can't let it show
I should be hoping but I can't stop thinking
Ooh
Of all the things we should've said that were never said
All the things we should've done that we never did
All the things that you needed from me
All the things that you wanted for me
All the things that I should've given but I didn't
Oh
Darling make it go
Make it go away now
Oh
The lyrics of Greg Laswell's song "This Woman's Work" is a tribute to a woman who is going through a difficult time in her life. It is a song that speaks to the universal experience of empathy and the desire to help others. The singer of the song addresses God, asking for strength for the woman in question. He stands outside of her world, recognizing its hardships and how difficult it is for the man in her life to watch her struggle. He acknowledges that his role as a supportive partner is over, and now it is time for the father to take over and provide for the child.
Throughout the song, the singer assures the woman that she still has a lot of strength and life in her, despite everything she has endured. He expresses regret for all the things that were left unsaid, undone, or ungiven, recognizing that time is not something you can get back once it is gone. He pleads with the woman to let go of her pain and to give him these moments back, to make them go away.
The song's beauty lies in its simplicity and in the genuine compassion it conveys. The singer never trivializes the woman's pain or paints her as a victim but rather serves as a pillar of strength and support in her time of need. Through the lyrics, the listeners can feel the emotions and the connection between the two characters in the song, making it a masterclass in empathy and songwriting.
Line by Line Meaning
Pray God
I hope and pray that God helps you with this difficult situation.
You can cope
I believe that you have the strength and ability to deal with this challenge.
I stand outside this woman's work
I am witnessing the hard work and struggles of this woman from the outside.
This woman's world
This woman is living in a challenging world, facing obstacles and injustices that are unique to her gender.
Ooh
An expression of empathy and sorrow for the situation.
It's hard on the man
The man in this situation is also facing difficulties and struggles of his own.
Now his part is over
The man's role in this woman's work has ended, and it is now up to her to continue on.
Now starts the craft of the father
The father now has a new role to fulfill - that of supporting and guiding his child through life.
I know you have a little life in you yet
I believe that there is still hope for you to overcome this situation and keep going.
I know you have a lot of strength left
I believe that you are a strong person who can handle the challenges you are facing.
I should be crying but I just can't let it show
I am struggling to show my emotions and let myself be vulnerable in this difficult moment.
I should be hoping but I can't stop thinking
I know that I should be hopeful, but my mind is consumed with thoughts and worries about the situation.
Of all the things I should've said that I never said
I regret not expressing my feelings or thoughts about this situation sooner.
All the things we should've done that we never did
There are many actions that we should have taken, but did not, and now we are facing the consequences.
All the things I should've given but I didn't
I realize that I did not do everything I could have to help or support you, and I feel guilty about it.
My darling make it go
I wish that I could make this difficult situation disappear and take away your pain.
Give me these moments back
I wish that I could go back in time to change what we did or said in the past to avoid this situation.
Give them back to me
I wish that we could have these moments back together, before everything went wrong.
Give me that little kiss
I long for the small gestures of affection and love that we used to share.
Give me your hand
I need your support and comfort to get through this difficult situation.
All the things that you needed from me
I now realize that there were many things that you needed from me that I did not provide.
All the things that you wanted for me
I now realize that there were many things that you wished for me to achieve or experience that I did not.
Make it go away now
I am desperate for this situation to end and for us to move on from it.
Oh
An expression of heightened emotion (sorrow, love, regret, etc.)
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