Shes Always a Woman by Billy Joel is a song that portrays a nuanced view of femininity, embracing both virtues and vices. Joel penned the track for his then-wife Elizabeth Weber, reflecting on her strength, complexity, and the challenges they faced together.
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Introduction:
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She can kill with a smile
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She can wound with her eyes
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She can ruin your faith with her casual lies
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And she only reveals what she wants you to see
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She hides like a child
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But she's always a woman to me
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She can lead you to love
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She can take you or leave you
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She can ask for the truth
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But she'll never believe
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And she'll take what you give her, as long as its free