Always a Woman
Billy Joel
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She can kill with a smile, she can wound with her eyes She can ruin your faith with her casual lies And she only reveals what she wants you to see She hides like a child, but she's always a woman to me She can lead you to love, she can take you or leave you She can ask for the truth, but she'll never believe And she'll take what you give her, as long it's free Yeah, She steals like a thief, but she's always a woman to me Ohhh...she takes care of herself She can wait if she wants, she's ahead of her time Ohhh...and she never gives out And she never gives in, she just changes her mind And she'll promise you more than the garden of Eden Then she'll carelessly cut you and laugh while you're bleeding But she'll bring out the best and the worst you can be Blame it all on yourself 'cause she's always a woman to me Ohhh...she takes care of herself She can wait if she wants, she's ahead of her time Ohhh...and she never gives out And she never gives in, she just changes her mind She's frequently kind and she's suddenly cruel She can do as she pleases, she's nobody's fool And she can't be convicted, she's earned her degree And the most she will do is throw shadows at you But she's always a woman to me
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Written by: Billy Joel
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15 facts about this song
Song Background"She's Always a Woman" is a song from Billy Joel's 1977 album, "The Stranger."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is widely recognized as one of his most popular tracks.
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Inspired by Real WomanIt was inspired by Joel's relationship with his then-wife, Elizabeth Weber, whom he was divorcing at the time.
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Allegorical LyricsDespite its seemingly romantic lyrics, "She's Always a Woman" is actually a complex representation of Joel's feelings for his ex-wife, highlighting her strengths and weaknesses.
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Popular in ConcertJoel often performs this song at his concerts due to its immense popularity among fans.
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Famous Cover VersionAn acoustic cover version of "She's Always a Woman" by Fyfe Dangerfield was featured in a 2010 commercial for the UK department store, John Lewis, leading to a resurgence in its popularity and chart performance.
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Classic Ballad"She's Always a Woman" is a ballad, a popular genre choice by Billy Joel, featuring his signature piano composition.
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Dedicated PerformanceJoel reportedly dedicated a performance of "She's Always a Woman" to his daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, during a concert in 2006.
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Supporting FeminismThough some critics argue about the exact interpretation of the lyrics, many fans perceive it as a pro-feminist song praising the strength and independence of women.
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Song RecognitionIn 2011, Rolling Stone magazine readers voted "She's Always a Woman" as one of Billy Joel's top 10 songs.
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Re-releasedIn 1997, it was re-released as part of the compilation album "Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II".
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Crossover of Genres"She's Always a Woman" exhibits a unique crossover of pop music and classical influences, a distinctive feature of Billy Joel's music-making style.
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Different InterpretationsThe song's lyrics have been interpreted differently by listeners, with some believing it depicts a devoted lover, while others see it as a cynical take on a toxic relationship.
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Accolades and RecognitionDespite not winning any major awards, "She's Always a Woman" remains one of Billy Joel's most loved and recognized songs to this date.
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Last TrackOn the original vinyl release of "The Stranger", "She's Always a Woman" was the last track on side one.
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