Black Lady
Donna Summer · I Remember Yesterday [1977]
She had the kind of reputation to make any woman scream
Late one night, when it wasn't right
And he made a catch and he met his match
Black lady, black lady
She was mean, really bad
She was slender as a cat at night, she made the men go mad
Well her eyes were green and her skin was soft
And the lady's heart was as hard as rock
Black lady, oh black lady
You better beware, better beware
Better beware, better beware, better beware, better beware
You better beware, you better beware, ware
Black lady's out to get you now
Better beware, better beware, better beware, better beware
Well he tried to fight it, tried to win
But no matter where the poor man turned, the lady halted him
Her wish was his command, his life in her hands
And the death was slow 'cause she won't let go
Oh, black lady, that black lady
She tried to win, tried to buy
She was all over him 'cause he played all the cards just right
He laid out his hand like a winning man
With a smile so deep, she put him into a sleep
And you know she won
Oh black lady, black lady
You better beware, you better beware
Ware, ware, ware, ware, ware,
Ware, ware, ware, ware, ware, ware
Black lady, you better beware
Black lady, black lady, black lady, lady
Well she tried to fight it, she just tried to win
Black lady, you better beware
Better beware, better beware, better beware, better beware
Black Lady
Black Lady stands as a defining track from Donna Summer's 1977 album I Remember Yesterday, showcasing her early mastery of the disco genre. The recording captures the artist at a pivotal moment in her career, blending soulful vocals with the driving rhythms that would soon dominate the dance floor. As part of a discography that includes timeless hits like Love to Love You Baby and She Works Hard for the Money, this song highlights Summer's ability to convey deep emotion within a high-energy musical framework. The track remains a testament to her influence on pop and dance music, reflecting the vibrant production styles of the late 1970s. It serves as an essential song point for listeners exploring the breadth of her work and the evolution of disco during its golden era.