Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
One more time for the womankind
This is for the womankind
Check it out[x2]
Ooh baby's got precious eyes
And when he smiles the sun comes shinin'
To make the day seem like each cloud contains a silver linin'
I would be so happy
If he belonged with me forever
But I know it's not to be
It"s not part of my destination
I wish I had a lover who could turn this water into wine
I wish I had a lover who could give me love at any time
Wish I had so many things
And all my wishes would come true
It's got me thinkin' that I want to get too close to you
Hear my prayer
I'm tired of waitin'
Hear my prayer
Give it a chance
Hear my prayer
I'm clearly statin'
I need to change this circumstance
You could be the best damn thing
That hasn't happened yet to me
You could be the best thing
To come into my mythology
We could have the kinda dream they call a great affinity
I want to turn it into something like reality
Hold me now
I'm tired of waitin'
Hold me now
I'm askin' you
Hold me now
No more anticipatin'
Why won't you come to my rescue ?
Ooh baby's got precious eyes
And when he smiles
the sun comes blastin'
I wish that feelin' of contentment
Would be everlasting
I would be so happy
To give him all my dedication
I would be so happy
But it's only my imagination
Ooh...
This is for the womankind
Ooh...
Singin' for the womankind
Ooh...
That's right for the womankind
Ooh...
How many doors mist I go through?
These constant dreams that I pursue
I can see possibilities in you
Yea here we go again
Is this too good to be true ?
I had this thing called love
Still don't know what it is
Maybe I've had enough
Oh save me please
All my wants are becoming needs
Tell me what you feel
Stripped bare for you to see
Yea every desire go through the fire
This is what I give of me
If I would just be free
Baby won't you rescue me ?
Baby won't you rescue me ?
very desire go through the fire
Lay me down
I wanna be
Under your skin
This is for the womankind
Check it out[x2]
Ooh baby's got precious eyes
And when he smiles the sun comes shinin'
To make the day seem like each cloud contains a silver linin'
I would be so happy
If he belonged with me forever
But I know it's not to be
It"s not part of my destination
I wish I had a lover who could turn this water into wine
I wish I had a lover who could give me love at any time
Wish I had so many things
And all my wishes would come true
It's got me thinkin' that I want to get too close to you
Hear my prayer
I'm tired of waitin'
Hear my prayer
Give it a chance
Hear my prayer
I'm clearly statin'
I need to change this circumstance
You could be the best damn thing
That hasn't happened yet to me
You could be the best thing
To come into my mythology
We could have the kinda dream they call a great affinity
I want to turn it into something like reality
Hold me now
I'm tired of waitin'
Hold me now
I'm askin' you
Hold me now
No more anticipatin'
Why won't you come to my rescue ?
Ooh baby's got precious eyes
And when he smiles
the sun comes blastin'
I wish that feelin' of contentment
Would be everlasting
I would be so happy
To give him all my dedication
I would be so happy
But it's only my imagination
Ooh...
This is for the womankind
Ooh...
Singin' for the womankind
Ooh...
That's right for the womankind
Ooh...
How many doors mist I go through?
These constant dreams that I pursue
I can see possibilities in you
Yea here we go again
Is this too good to be true ?
I had this thing called love
Still don't know what it is
Maybe I've had enough
Oh save me please
All my wants are becoming needs
Tell me what you feel
Stripped bare for you to see
Yea every desire go through the fire
This is what I give of me
If I would just be free
Baby won't you rescue me ?
Baby won't you rescue me ?
very desire go through the fire
Lay me down
I wanna be
Under your skin
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Womankind Lyrics as written by Nadirah Seid Annie Lennox
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