I'M A WOMAN
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Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Everything, everthing, everything gone be alright
Oh yeah
When I was a little girl
Only twelve years old
Couldn't do nothing to save my dog gone soul
My mama told me the day I was grown
She says "Sing the blues child, Sing it from now on".
I'm a woman, oh yeah
I'm a woman, I'm a ball of fire
I'm a woman, I can make love to a crocodile
I'm a woman, I can sing the blues
I'm a woman, I can change old to new
Spell w o uma n
Oh yeah
That means I'm grown
I'm a woman, I'm a rushing wind
I'm a woman, I can cut stone with a pin
I'm a woman, I'm a love maker
I'm a woman, you know I'm an earth shaker
I'm a woman, I'm a rushing wind
I'm a woman, I can cut stone with a pin
I'm a woman, I know my stuff
I'm a woman, I ain't never had enough
I'm going down yonder, behind the sun
I'm gonna do something for you, that ain't never been done
I'm gonna hold back the lightning, with the palm of my hand
Shake hands with the devil, make him crawl in the sand
I'm a woman, oh yeah
I'm a woman, I'm a ball of fire
I'm a woman, I can make love to a crcodile
I'm a woman, I'm a love maker




I'm a woman, you know I'm an earth shaker
Oh oh oh I'm a woman

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Taylor Koko's "I'm a Woman" celebrate the power and confidence of being a woman. The song begins with the repeated affirmation that "everything gone be alright." This serves as a reminder that no matter how difficult things may get, it is important to persevere and have faith that everything will work out in the end.


The song then goes on to recount a story from the singer's childhood, when she was told by her mother to "sing the blues." This sets the stage for the rest of the song, in which Koko asserts her identity as a woman and celebrates her ability to do things that might seem impossible, like making love to a crocodile or cutting stone with a pin. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm a woman" and adds various descriptions of what that means, including being a ball of fire, a rushing wind, a love maker, and an earth shaker.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah
Expressing excitement and confidence in what is to come


Everything, everthing, everything gone be alright
Believing that everything will eventually work out for the best


When I was a little girl
Recalling a time from childhood


Only twelve years old
Young age where helplessness is still prevalent


Couldn't do nothing to save my dog gone soul
Unable to help oneself from troubles or difficulties


My mama told me the day I was grown She says "Sing the blues child, Sing it from now on".
Advised to turn one's sorrow into art instead of dwelling on it


I'm a woman, oh yeah
Proudly identifying as a woman


I'm a woman, I'm a ball of fire
Energetic and passionate as a person


I'm a woman, I can make love to a crocodile
Not afraid to take risks or challenge oneself


I'm a woman, I can sing the blues
Capable of expressing and channeling emotions through music


I'm a woman, I can change old to new
Having the power to transform and renew


Spell w o uma n
Asserting one's literacy and intelligence


That means I'm grown
Implying that being able to spell 'woman' is a sign of maturity and independence


I'm a woman, I'm a rushing wind
Fast-moving and unstoppable


I'm a woman, I can cut stone with a pin
Resourceful and able to achieve anything with one's skill and creativity


I'm a woman, I'm a love maker
Capable of fostering love and intimacy in relationships


I'm a woman, you know I'm an earth shaker
Able to bring about significant changes and make a mark on the world


I'm going down yonder, behind the sun
Going on a journey to unknown or unexplored places


I'm gonna do something for you, that ain't never been done
Intending to do something groundbreaking and revolutionary


I'm gonna hold back the lightning, with the palm of my hand
Having the strength and power to control natural forces


Shake hands with the devil, make him crawl in the sand
Fearless in the face of evil and willing to overcome it


Oh oh oh I'm a woman
Reiterating and asserting the artist's identity as a woman




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Ellas McDaniel, Koko Taylor

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@rafaelssantos1

Letras
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Everything, everthing, everything gone be alright
Oh yeah
When I was a little girl
Only twelve years old
Couldn't do nothing to save my dog gone soul
My mama told me the day I was grown
She says "Sing the blues child, Sing it from now on".
I'm a woman, oh yeah
I'm a woman, I'm a ball of fire
I'm a woman, I can make love to a crocodile
I'm a woman, I can sing the blues
I'm a woman, I can change old to new
Spell w o uma n
Oh yeah
That means I'm grown
I'm a woman, I'm a rushing wind
I'm a woman, I can cut stone with a pin
I'm a woman, I'm a love maker
I'm a woman, you know I'm an earth shaker
I'm a woman, I'm a rushing wind
I'm a woman, I can cut stone with a pin
I'm a woman, I know my stuff
I'm a woman, I ain't never had enough
I'm going down yonder, behind the sun
I'm gonna do something for you, that ain't never been done
I'm gonna hold back the lightning, with the palm of my hand
Shake hands with the devil, make him crawl in the sand
I'm a woman, oh yeah
I'm a woman, I'm a ball of fire
I'm a woman, I can make love to a crcodile
I'm a woman, I'm a love maker
I'm a woman, you know I'm an earth shaker
Oh oh oh I'm a woman

Compositores: Ellas McDaniel / Koko Taylor
Letra de I'm a Woman © Warner Chappell Music, Inc, BMG Rights Management



@Dinalaylow

Oh, yeah
Oh, yeah
Everything, everything, everything gonna be all right
Oh, yeah
When I was a little girl, only twelve years old
I couldn't do nothing to save my doggone soul
My mama told me the day I was grown
She said, "sing the blues, child
"Sing it from now on"
I'm a woman, oh, yeah
I'm a woman, I'm a ball of fire
I'm a woman, I can make love to a crocodile
I'm a woman, I can sing the blues
I'm a woman, change old to new
Spelled W-O-M-A-N, oh, yeah
That means I'm grown
I'm a woman, I'm a rushing wind
I'm a woman, cut stone with a pin
I'm a woman, I'm a love maker
I'm a woman, you know I'm an earth shaker
Hey!
I'm a woman, I'm a rushing wind
I'm a woman, I can cut stone with a pin
I'm a woman, I know my stuff
I'm a woman, I ain't never had enough
I'm going down yonder, behind the sun
Gonna do something for you, ain't never been done
I'm gonna hold back the lightning with the palm of my hand
Shake hands with the devil, make him crawl in the sand
I'm a woman, oh, yeah
I'm a woman, I'm a ball of fire
I'm a woman, make love to a crocodile
I'm a woman, I'm a love maker
I'm a woman, you know I'm an earth shaker
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
I'm a woman



@papaldanondo

O si o si
Todo todo
Todo ha ido bien
Oh si.

Cuando era una niña pequeña,
solo doce años
No pude hacer nada
para salvar a mi perro alma perdida
Mi mamá me contó el día que crecí.
Ella dice: "Canta el niño del blues,
cantalo de ahora en adelante ".

Soy una mujer oh si
Soy mujer, soy bola de fuego.
Soy mujer, puedo hacerle el amor a un cocodrilo.
Soy una mujer, puedo cantar el blues.
Soy mujer, puedo cambiar de vieja a nueva.

Hechizo W O M A N, oh, sí

Eso significa que he crecido
Soy una mujer, soy un viento apresurado.
Soy mujer, puedo cortar piedra con un alfiler.
Soy mujer, soy creadora de amor.
Soy una mujer, sabes que soy una coctelera.

Soy una mujer, soy un viento apresurado.
Soy mujer, puedo cortar piedra con un alfiler.
Soy una mujer, sé mis cosas
Soy una mujer, nunca he tenido suficiente.

Me voy abajo, detrás del sol.
Voy a hacer algo por ti,
nunca se ha hecho
Voy a contener el rayo,
con la palma de mi mano
Estrechar la mano del diablo
hazlo arrastrarse en la arena.

Soy una mujer oh si
Soy mujer, soy bola de fuego.
Soy mujer, puedo hacerle el amor a un cocodrilo.
Soy mujer, soy creadora de amor.
Soy una mujer, sabes que soy una coctelera.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, soy una mujer.



@berhanesenay222

oh yeah
oh yeah
everything, everthing, everything gone be alright
oh yeah
When I was a little girl
Only twelve years old
Couldn't do nothing to save my dog gone soul
My mama told me the day I was grown
She says "Sing the blues child, Sing it from now on".
I'm a woman, oh yeah
I'm a woman, I'm a ball of fire
I'm a woman, I can make love to a crocodile
I'm a woman, I can sing the blues
I'm a woman, I can change old to new
Spell w o uma n
Oh yeah
That means I'm grown
I'm a woman, I'm a rushing wind
I'm a woman, I can cut stone with a pin
I'm a woman, I'm a love maker
I'm a woman, you know I'm an earth shaker
I'm a woman, I'm a rushing wind
I'm a woman, I can cut stone with a pin
I'm a woman, I know my stuff
I'm a woman, I ain't never had enough
I'm going down yonder, behind the sun
I'm gonna do something for you, that ain't never been done
I'm gonna hold back the lightning, with the palm of my hand
Shake hands with the devil, make him crawl in the sand
I'm a woman, oh yeah
I'm a woman, I'm a ball of fire
I'm a woman, I can make love to a crcodile
I'm a woman, I'm a love maker
I'm a woman, you know I'm an earth shaker
oh oh oh I'm a woman



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@jessicablack9852

This is the energy I'm taking in to 2020...

@criticalthinking6929

Jessica Black Yaaaaaassss😆

@lunasea4309

yes!

@hammerhead5234

Jessica, You should. NUFF SAID. 🍺🍺🍺

@ladylpeacock3355

Agreed...

@rachaelreece5695

It's been took.. 2020. 😊

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@rebeccaadams3349

I'm from the 70's and never heard this before the Cosby show, but I'm hooked now. It doesn't matter where you first heard something so amazing. What matters is how you appreciate it. I'm truly disappointed that I will never have the chance to see her perform. Every song this woman sang was pure gold!

@masteranaya347

I am Mexican and I greatly admire the talent of my country, but I must admit that the voice and talent of Koko Taylor the queen of the blues is unparalleled and it will live forever not only in the USA but in the whole world Koko Taylor simply the best❤👍

@urfavjaay

Thank you! She’s my aunt!

@abbleadee

​@@urfavjaaylucky you have that legacy in your family. We love Koko ..🎉

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