She's Always A Woman To Me
Billy Joel · Other Songs - Billy Joel
And she can ruin your faith with her casual lies.
And she only reveals what she wants you to see.
She hides like a child, but she's always a woman to me.
She can lead you to love, she can take you or leave you.
She can ask for the truth but she'll never believe.
And she'll take what you'll give her as long as it's free.
Yeah, she steals like a thief, but she's always a woman to me.
Oooh, she takes care of herself.
She can wait if she wants, she's ahead of her time.
Oooooh, and she never gives out, and she never gives in,
she just changes her mind.
And she'll promise you more than the Garden of Eden.
And she'll carelesly cut you and laugh while you're bleeding.
But she'll bring out the best and the worst you can be.
Blame it all on yourself, cause she's always a woman to me.
Hmmmmmm Mmmmmm Hmmmmm Mmmmmm
Oooh, she takes care of herself.
She can wait if she wants, she's ahead of her time.
Oooooh, and she never gives out, and she never gives in,
she just changes her mind.
She is frequently kind and she's suddenly cruel.
But she can do as she pleases, she's nobody's fool.
And she can't be convicted, she's earned her degree.
And the most she will do is throw shadows at you,
but she's always a woman to me.
Hmmmmmm Mmmmmm Hmmmmm Mmmmmm
She's Always A Woman To Me
Billy Joel's 'She's Always A Woman To Me' stands as a quintessential example of his late-career exploration of romantic resilience and the complexities of long-term relationships. Recorded for the 2010 compilation 'She's Always A Woman: Love Songs,' the track reflects Joel's signature ability to blend personal narrative with universal themes of heartbreak and acceptance. The song features Joel's characteristic piano-driven arrangement, characteristic of his work from the 1970s through the 2000s, yet it carries a matured emotional weight that distinguishes it from his earlier pop-rock anthems. It serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring nature of love, even when faced with the inevitable changes of time and circumstance. The recording showcases Joel's vocal range and lyrical depth, cementing his status as a master storyteller who captures the quiet moments of life as effectively as the dramatic ones.