This Woman's Work
Kate Bush
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Pray God you can cope I stand outside This woman's work This woman's world Oh it's hard on the man Now his part is over Now starts the craft of the father I know you've got a little life in you left I know you've got a lotta strength left I know you've got a little life in you left I know you've got a lotta strength left I should be cryin' but I just can't let it show I should be hopin' but I can't stop thinkin' All the things we should've said that are never said All the things we should've done that we never did All the things we should've given, but I didn't Oh darlin', make it go Make it go away Give me these moments Give them back to me Give me your little kiss Give me your... I know you've got a little life in you left Give me your hand baby I know you've got a lotta strength Give me your pretty hand I know you've got a little life in you left For... I know you've got a lotta strength left Your lovechild I know you've got a little life in you left Whatever you need I know you've got a lotta strength left Give me your hand I know you've got a little life in you left Give me your love I know you've got a lotta strength left I should be cryin' but I just can't let it show baby I should be hopin' but I can't stop thinkin All the things we should've said that we never said All the things we should've done that we never do All the things that you wanted from me All the things that you needed from me All the things we should've given, but I didn't Oh darlin', make it go away now. Just make it go away.
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Written by: Kate Bush
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"This Woman's Work" was released as a single in November 1989.
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AlbumThe song was part of the album "The Sensual World" which is the sixth studio album by Kate Bush.
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Film Soundtrack"This Woman's Work" was initially written for the film "She's Having a Baby" directed by John Hughes, and can be heard in the emotional climax of the film.
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LyricsThe song explores themes of parenthood, fear, vulnerability and expectation from a male perspective.
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Navigation through birthThe song was inspired by a scene in the film when the lead character, Jake (played by Kevin Bacon), is left alone and helpless in the waiting room while his wife is in labor.
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Popular CoverA cover version by Maxwell has been well-received and often confuses many into thinking his version is the original.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 25 in the UK Singles Chart and was Kate Bush's last top 40 hits for 12 years.
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Re-recordingsBush recorded a new version of the song in 1991 for inclusion on her greatest hits album "The Whole Story".
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Music VideoThe promotional video for "This Woman's Work", directed by Bush herself, emphasizes the song's exploration of male vulnerability.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been used in various television shows and films, including the popular American drama series "This Is Us" and the film "Handmaid's Tale".
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Charitable useA special remix of the song was used for the 1996 charity album "ChildLine", supporting a UK-based counseling service for children and young adults.
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Critical Acclaim"This Woman's Work" is often acknowledged as one of Kate Bush's most poignant and beautiful songs.
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