Put A Woman In Charge
Keb' Mo', Rosanne Cash
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Way back when In the beginning of time Man made the fire then the wheel Went from a horse to an automobile He said, "the world is mine" He took the oceans and the sky He set the borders, built the walls He won't stop 'til he owns it all And here we are Standing on the brink of disaster Enough is enough is enough is enough I know the answer Put a woman in charge (Put a woman in charge, put a woman in charge) Put the women in charge (Put the women in charge, put the women in charge) Put a woman in charge (Put a woman in charge, put a woman in charge) Put the women in charge (Put the women in charge, put the women in charge) The time has come We've got to turn this world around (world around) Call the mothers Call the daughters (call the daughters) We need the sisters of mercy now She'll be a hero Not a fool She's got the power To change the rules She's got something (something) That men don't have (yes we have) She is kind and she understands So let the ladies Do what they were born to do (ahh-ahh) Raise the vibration And make a better place for me and you (ooh-ooh) Put a woman in charge Put a woman in charge (put a woman in charge) Put the women in charge Put the women in charge (put the women in charge) Put a woman in charge Put a woman in charge (put a woman in charge) Put the women in charge (Put the women in charge, put the women in charge) Hallelujah (Hallelujah) Hallelujah We're gonna feel the magic When the girls take over (take over) It's gonna be fantastic (We need more women in charge) Put a woman in charge (put a woman in charge) Put the women in charge (put the woman in charge) (Put a woman in charge) (Put the woman in charge, put the women in charge) Put a woman in charge Put a woman in charge (put a woman in charge) Put the women in charge Put the women in charge (put the woman in charge) Time to put a woman in charge Put a woman in charge (put a woman in charge) Put the women in charge (put the woman in charge) that's right, come on yeah Put a woman in charge Put a woman in charge (put a woman in charge) Put the women in charge (Put the women in charge, put the woman in charge) (It's about time to put a woman in charge) Let a woman in charge Let a woman in charge (let a woman in charge) Come on y'all, let's put the woman in charge (Put a woman in charge, put the women in charge) Put a women in charge Put the women in charge (put the woman in charge, put a woman in charge) Put the woman in charge Put the woman in charge (put the woman in charge, come on somebody) Put a women in charge Put a women in charge (put a woman in charge) Put the woman in charge Put the woman in charge Yeah, yeah, put a woman in charge
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Written by: Beth Nielsen Chapman, John Lewis Parker, Kevin Moore
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10 facts about this song
Song's Inspiration (Cultural/Political"Put a Woman in Charge" was primarily inspired by the cultural and political climate at the time. The song strongly supports females ascending into positions of power.
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Artists Involved (Musical"Put a Woman in Charge" was performed by Keb 'Mo', a four-time Grammy-winning blues musician, and Rosanne Cash, a Grammy-winning country artist and the daughter of the legendary Johnny Cash.
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Song Release (Historical/SignificanceThe song was released in 2018, during an era marred by sexual harassment scandals and the increasing rise of the women's empowerment movement.
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Song's Message (Lyrical/MessageThe song contains lyrics that reflect gender equality, and cooperation in management of society's resources as a way of bringing positive change.
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Songwriting Credits (ProductionThe song was co-written by Keb 'Mo' alongside Beth Nielsen Chapman and John Lewis Parker.
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Song's Genre (Musical"Put a Woman in Charge" possesses a fusion of country and blues, two genres that both Keb 'Mo' and Rosanne Cash respectively excel in.
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Music Video (Visual ArtsA music video for the song was released which reflects the song's powerful message. The video shows various women in positions of authority and leadership.
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Reception (Popularity/Critical AcclaimThe song was positively received by fans from both blues and country music backgrounds.
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Motivation behind the Song (SociopoliticalKeb 'Mo' has explained that he was motivated to write "Put a Woman in Charge" as a response to the polarized political climate and numerous societal problems seen in recent years.
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Symbolic Representation (CulturalNot only is "Put a Woman in Charge" a song, but it also serves as a symbolic representation of a cultural shift towards female empowerment and leadership.
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