Just Like a Woman
Love's Complex Dance in Joe Cocker's Melody
Lyrics
Nobody feels any pain
Nobody is experiencing any pain.
Tonight as I stand here in the rain
The speaker stands in the rain tonight.
Everybody knows that baby's got new clothes
Everyone knows the woman mentioned has new clothes.
But lately I see her ribbons and her bows
Despite her new attire, the speaker notices her simple adornments recently.
And the problems from her curls
The issues stem from her appearance, perhaps indicating hidden troubles.
She takes just like a woman
The woman accepts things in a manner associated with femininity.
She makes love just like a woman
Her approach to intimacy mirrors societal perceptions of femininity.
And then she aches just like a woman
She experiences pain like a woman does.
But she breaks just like a little girl
Yet, she can be fragile and vulnerable like a young girl.
Queen Mary, she's my friend
The speaker refers to Queen Mary as a friend.
Yes I believe I'll go and see her again
The speaker intends to visit Queen Mary again.
Ain't no one has to guess that baby can't be blessed
No one needs to speculate that the woman cannot find happiness until she realizes her commonality with others.
'Til she finds out, she's like all the rest
She remains unfulfilled until she recognizes her similarities to others.
With her fog, her amphetamines, and her pearls
Referencing her struggles with substances, appearance, and possessions.
Well she takes just like a woman
Similar to earlier lines, she accepts in a manner typical of femininity.
And she makes love just like a woman
Her lovemaking aligns with societal expectations of femininity.
And then she aches just like a woman
She experiences pain akin to typical female experiences.
But she breaks just like a little girl
However, her fragility resembles that of a young girl.
It was raining down at first, but I was dying there of thirst
The speaker was initially suffering, but sought refuge from the rain.
So I came in here
The location shifted to provide respite.
And your long-time curse, it hurts, oh and what's worse
The long-term suffering inflicted pain, worsened by internal anguish.
Is the pain in here
The emotional hurt surpasses physical discomfort.
Oh, I can't stay in here
The speaker can't endure the current situation.
Ain't it clear
Expressing a desire to leave.
Oh I must admit
The speaker acknowledges a need to end their association.
I believe it's time for us to quit
It's time to part ways.
And when we met again and are introduced as friends
A request to not reveal their past connection when they meet again.
Please don't let on that you knew me when
Urging discretion about their previous relationship.
I was hungry, and it was your world
When they reunite, the speaker will no longer be in a vulnerable position.
Well you take just like a woman
Similar to earlier references, the woman accepts things as stereotypically feminine.
And you make love to me just like a woman
Her intimacy echoes societal perceptions of femininity.
Say that you're fair just like a woman
Asserting fairness in her actions like a woman.
Well but you break up like a little girl
However, she exhibits vulnerability akin to a young girl when breaking up.
Breaking like a girl
Reiterating the theme of breaking up akin to a girl.
I don't know what I'm gon' do
The speaker expresses uncertainty about how to handle the situation.
'Cause it's just like a little girl
Referencing the emotional response similar to that of a young girl.
Seems like I don't know what I'm gon' do with you
Expressing confusion and uncertainty about the future with her.
Hey, my little girl
Calling her "my little girl," emphasizing her vulnerability.
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