Woman

Lyrics

[Intro: Raheem DeVaughn | MC Lyte] Woman, woman, woman Woman, woman, woman Uh-huh [Verse 1: MC Lyte] I ain't never wanted nothing but some respect And see the love from his eyes be reflected Never looking for a handout or a check Just a humble spirit looking for a real connection Love from the depths of my soul I am giving Loyal to the death with a heart made to listen Open to give and receive, be the air that you breathe Help you move into a king's position I don't wanna sit up on this throne by my lonely Want a ride or die but not someone to own me (Yes) I should be the fix that you need when the world makes you bleed Never leave is what my mama told me [Chorus: Raheem DeVaughn | MC Lyte] She's the greatest bestowed to me Made in the image of royalty (Yeah) R-E-S-P-E-C-T Ain't nothing like a woman, woman, woman From the crown of her head to the toes on her feet Down to the melanin in her skin She's strong like a rock (Strong as a rock) Yeah, ain't nothing like a woman, woman, woman, yeah [Verse 2: Big Daddy Kane | MC Lyte] You know what? That queen gene is mean, and your routine is Since a clean serene teen stepping fresh on the scene And once I felt need for what real help means Gave up every different hottie for a real wisdom body Some be out searching far and long But now you got me going Gaga, a star is born (Yeah) That royal treatment (Oh), you deserve it You ain't make it easy, but huh, you made it worth it [Verse 3: Salt] Flattery'll get you nowhere, it don't matter Words without action is just chit-chatter Respect is a must, I ain't with the thuggin' Tricks are for kids, I'm a grown ass woman I hit the stage (Woo), get the paper, I'm a boss Salt going in, Lyte going off Hands up if you know your worth Then stand up 'cause it's ladies first, sis [Chorus: Raheem DeVaughn | MC Lyte] She's the greatest bestowed to me Made in the image of royalty (Royalty) R-E-S-P-E-C-T Ain't nothing like a woman, woman, woman From the crown of her head to the toes on her feet Down to the melanin in her skin She's strong like a rock (Strong as a rock) Yeah, ain't nothing like a woman, woman, woman, (Yeah), yeah [Verse 4: MC Lyte] Greatest gift God gave was a woman We raised children when other women couldn't Well aware of the care that's needed for our heirs And you get out exactly what you put in Nothing like a big mama, nana or an auntie support Still loving and they giving when you coming up short They believe you can be better, so you show up Pushing for you to be the best when you decide to grow up [Verse 5: Salt | MC Lyte] I been anointed since day one (Day one) My mama's a G and she raised one (Raised one) I'm a queen in real life, I don't play one (Never that) I speak my mind, dare you to say something (Say something) When life gets harder, I get smarter, I never give up You ain't gotta show me love, just get my money up Don't be mad, I'ma stay lit, so please don't trip Keep up or I'ma dip and send you back to the sticks [Chorus: Raheem DeVaughn | MC Lyte] She's the greatest bestowed to me (Yeah) Made in the image of royalty R-E-S-P-E-C-T Ain't nothing like a woman, woman, woman, woman From the crown of her head to the toes on her feet Down to the melanin in her skin She's strong like a rock (Strong as a rock) Yeah, ain't nothing like a woman, woman, woman, yeah [Outro: MC Lyte] Yeah, like a woman Ain't nothing, ain't nothing like a woman Strong as a rock and she can't be stopped It ain't nothing like a grown woman