If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man)
Bonnie Tyler
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How's it feel to be a woman How's it feel to be a man Are we really that different Tell me where you stand I look at you, you look away Why do you say we're night and day I'd like to try another way Oh baby for just one day [Chorus:] If you were a woman and I was a man Would it be so hard to understand That a heart to heart and we do what we can If you were a woman and I was a man If you were a woman and I was a man How's it feel to be the hunter How's it feel to be the prey Is there really a reason For this game we play I look at you, you look away Why do you say we're night and day I'd like to try another way Oh darling, just one day [Chorus] Hey, we're just two people trying to love Oh but how, how can we love With this wall between us, holding us back [Chorus]
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Written by: DESMOND CHILD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release"If You Were a Woman (and I Was a Man)" by Bonnie Tyler was released in 1986.
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Song GenreThe song belongs to the pop-rock genre.
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ProducerProduced by Jim Steinman, the song was part of Bonnie Tyler's sixth studio album, 'Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire'.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough the song did not achieve major success in the US, peaking at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100, it reached up to number 6 in the French chart and was also relatively successful in other European countries including Ireland and Norway.
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Song ReinterpretationIt's said that the song inspired Jim Steinman for his own project — the band called "Pandora's Box", where Steinman reworked and retitled it to "It's All Coming Back to Me Now."
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by other artists in various formats, including new wave, Eurodance, and disco.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song sparked some controversy due to its provocative nature.
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Critical ReviewsThe song received mixed reviews from critics - while some praised Bonnie's unique vocal performance, others criticized the production quality of the song.
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Subsequent PerformancesDespite the song's lackluster chart results in the US, it remained a staple in Tyler's live performances.
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Song Legacy"If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man)" is often mentioned as a significant track in Bonnie Tyler's discography, showcasing her strong and raspy voice.
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Song LengthThe track is approximately 5 minutes and 17 seconds long.
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