Your Woman
White Town
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Just tell me what you've got to say to me I've been waiting for so long to hear the truth It comes as no surprise at all you see So cut the crap and tell me that we're through Now I know your heart, I know your mind You don't even know you're bein' unkind So much for all your highbrow Marxist ways Just use me up and then you walk away Boy, you can't play me that way Well I guess what you say is true I could never be the right kind of girl for you I could never be your woman I could never be your woman I could never be your woman I could never be your woman When I saw my best friend yesterday She said she never liked you from the start Well me, I wish that I could claim the same But you always knew you held my heart And you're such a charming, handsome man Now I think I finally understand Is it in your genes I don't know But I'll soon find out, that's for sure Why did you play me this way Well I guess what you say is true I could never be the right kind of girl for you I could never be your woman I could never be your woman I could never be your woman I could never be your woman Well I guess what they say is true I could never spend my life with a man like you I could never be your woman I could never be your woman I could never be your woman I could never be your woman
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Written by: Jyoti Prakash Mishra, George Clinton, Max Wartell, Irving Wallman, Bing Crosby
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20 facts about this song
Genre"Your Woman" by White Town is essentially an alternative dance track that fused electronica and 1970s funk.
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Chart DominanceThe song reached the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart in 1997.
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One-Man OperationWhite Town is not a band, but a solo act by an artist named Jyoti Prakash Mishra.
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Classic SampleThe track prominently features a trumpet line from "My Woman" (1932) which was performed by Al Bowlly.
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Importance of TechnologyMishra composed the entire track using the music software program called "Cubase."
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Billboard Ranking"Your Woman" peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Covered By Multiple ArtistsNumerous artists have covered the song throughout the years, including Tyler James, Unwoman, and Graveyard Child Escape.
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Gender PerspectiveNotably, the lyrics were written from the perspective of a misogynistic man.
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InspirationMishra has stated he was inspired to write "Your Woman" after hearing a sexist who said he'd never allow his wife to work.
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Debut Album"Your Woman" was a single from White Town's debut album, "Women In Technology," released in 1997.
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One-hit WonderDespite its worldwide success, "Your Woman" is largely considered a one-hit wonder as White Town failed to achieve the same level of commercial success afterwards.
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Politics and PopThe artist, Mishra, is known for his blending of political ideals into pop songs, something clearly evident in the multi-layered "Your Woman."
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Unique MarketingUnlike traditional marketing, Mishra benefited largely from word of mouth and radio-play to help his song reach the number one spot on the charts.
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Clash of Genres"Your Woman" is a unique blend of pop, folk and electronica, making it a stark contrast to other chart-topping hits from the time.
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Musical InfluenceMishra’s music is influenced by punk rock which is usually characterized by short or fast-paced songs, with hard-edged melodies and singing styles.
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Record LabelAfter "Your Woman" found success, Mishra had a dispute with his record label, EMI, and left to continue making music independently.
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Unexpected SuccessMishra didn’t expect "Your Woman" to reach such a high level of success and stated that he was surprised when the song reached the top of the UK charts.
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Inspiration for the name "White TownMishra got the name "White Town" from the nickname of his hometown, Derby, England. The racial and political connotations of the name reflect the often political themes of his music.
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Low Budget CreationMishra is known for using inexpensive do-it-yourself type of recording methods.
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Animated Music VideoThe music video for the song featured animated public-domain footage from 1920s films which, like the song, could be considered a unique choice for a 1997 pop hit.
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