A Woman Left Lonley
Janis Joplin · Other Songs - Janis Joplin
a woman left lonely
will soon grow tired of waiting
she'll do crazy things
on lonely occasions
a simple conversation
with a new man now and again
makes a touchy situation
when a good thing's comin' to an end
and when she gets lonely
she's thinkin' 'bout her man
she knows he's takin' her for granted
honey, she doesn't understand
well, the fevers of the night,
they burn an unloved woman
yeah, those red-hot flames
try to push old love aside
a woman left lonely
is just a victim of her man, yes she is
when he can't give up his whole world, no
she's got to do the best that she can
a woman left lonely
that lonely girl
oh...
will soon grow tired of waiting
she'll do crazy things
on lonely occasions
a simple conversation
with a new man now and again
makes a touchy situation
when a good thing's comin' to an end
and when she gets lonely
she's thinkin' 'bout her man
she knows he's takin' her for granted
honey, she doesn't understand
well, the fevers of the night,
they burn an unloved woman
yeah, those red-hot flames
try to push old love aside
a woman left lonely
is just a victim of her man, yes she is
when he can't give up his whole world, no
she's got to do the best that she can
a woman left lonely
that lonely girl
oh...
A Woman Left Lonley
Janis Joplin's 'A Woman Left Lonley' stands as a haunting testament to the raw emotional vulnerability that defined her career. Recorded during the height of her fame, the track captures the essence of her blues-infused rock style, blending soulful vocals with a gritty, improvisational approach that challenged conventional pop standards. The song reflects the turbulent personal life and profound sense of isolation Joplin often expressed in her work, resonating deeply with audiences who sought authenticity in their music. As a cornerstone of her discography, it remains a powerful example of how her ability to convey complex human emotions through sound created an enduring legacy in rock history.