Woman
Yoko Ono, John Lennon & Yoko Ono, John Lennon
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(For the other half of the sky) Woman I can hardly express My mixed emotions at my thoughtlessness After all, I´m forever in your debt And woman I will try to express My inner feeling and thankfulness For showing me the meaning of success Ooh, well, well Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo Ooh, well, well Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo Woman I know you understand The little child inside the man Please remember my life is in your hands And woman Hold me close to your heart However distant, don't keep us apart After all it is written in the stars Ooh, well, well Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo Ooh, well, well Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo Well, woman Please let me explain I never meant to cause you sorrow or pain So let me tell you again and again and again I love you, yeah, yeah Now and forever I love you, yeah, yeah Now and forever I love you, yeah, yeah Now and forever I love you, yeah, yeah
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Written by: John Winston Lennon
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13 facts about this song
Music Genre"Woman" is a song by John Lennon from the album "Double Fantasy". It falls under the genres of rock and pop.
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Album DedicationThe album "Double Fantasy", which includes "Woman", is dedicated to Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono.
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Release DateThe single was released in January 1981 as the second single from the album.
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Chart Performance"Woman" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It also topped the charts in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand.
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Posthumous ReleaseTragically, the song was released after John Lennon's murder in December 1980. It became Lennon's second chart-topping posthumous single.
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Song InspirationLennon wrote "Woman" as an ode to his wife Yoko Ono, and to all women. He described the song as his version of a “grown-up” version of the Beatles’ song “Girl”.
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Song ContentThe song's lyrics express Lennon's understanding, appreciation, and love for women, especially his wife.
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Critical AcclaimThe song was well received by critics and fans, praised for its beautiful melody and heartfelt lyrics.
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Recording"Woman" was recorded at the Hit Factory in New York City in August 1980.
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Video ReleaseA music video for the song was made posthumously, featuring images of Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono, highlighting their intimate moments during their life together.
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Song LegacyThe song has been covered by several artists over the years, cementing its legacy in music history.
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RecognitionIn 2015, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Woman" at number 80 on its list of the 100 greatest John Lennon songs.
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Unique FeatureThe song features a distinct and notable opening bell sound, which was actually created by a synthesizer.
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