By quantriweb2023 
In the trembling world of classic pop, a haunting ballad from 1968 continues to snake through the corridors of time, pulling at the very strings of the human heart. The song “Woman, Woman” by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap is not just music but a poignant confession of love’s deepest insecurities and desperate yearning for affirmation.
Gary Puckett’s soulful voice breathes life into raw vulnerability, portraying a man engulfed by doubt, desperately begging his lover for a sign of genuine affection. The gifted lyricists, Jim Glaser and Jimmy Payne, crafted a narrative that delves into that universal terror—being unloved and the infinite lengths one will traverse to chase the comforting glow of validation.
The song beckons with its delicate piano intro, a gentle call into the storm of emotion that follows. With every note Puckett sings, the audience is drawn deeper into a landscape carved from love’s self-doubt and longing. As the music swells, so does the urgency—transforming the piece into a resounding anthem of heartfelt desperation and doubt. The chorus strikes like a plea etched in stone: “Woman, woman, can’t you see it’s me you’re meant for?” It reverberates with anyone who has ever grappled with the shadows of uncertainty in love.
But “Woman, Woman” transcends the bounds of mere pop music. It is a raw and truthful exploration of the human condition, exposing the tender fears buried beneath the veneer of relationships. Gary Puckett’s electrifying delivery, combined with the timeless message of vulnerability, has cemented this ballad as a cherished relic of emotional honesty, echoing through generations.
As Puckett himself remarked in an intimate interview, “This song isn’t just about a man fearing loss—it’s about all of us, in those moments when we question if we are truly seen and loved.”
For older listeners, the song rekindles memories of youthful heartache and hope; for the new generation, it stands as a powerful reminder of the timeless struggle for emotional connection. The legacy of “Woman, Woman” remains vivid, its haunting melody and evocative words stirring the soul and daring us to confront our own fears of love’s fragile nature.
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Lyrics: Woman, Woman
Woman
Woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?
On your mindSomething’s wrong between us
That your laughter cannot hide
And you’re afraid to let your eyes meet mineAnd lately when I love you
I know you’re not satisfiedWoman
Woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?
On your mindI’ve seen the way men look at you
When they think I don’t see
And it hurts to have them think that you’re that kindBut it’s knowing that you’re looking back
That’s really killing meWoman
Woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?
On your mindA woman wears a certain look
When she is on the move
And a man can always tell what’s on her mindI hate to have to say it
But that look’s all over youWoman
Woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?Oh, woman
Woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?Oh, woman
Oh, ho, woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?Oh