Back in the late 90's a singer/songerwriter named Meredith Brooks wrote and performed a song that has become an anthem for many a woman navigating her identity and place in the world we find ourselves in.
If you aren't familiar with the song, here's a video of her performing and also a lyric sheet. Hope you enjoy it!
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Bitch
Written by M. Brooks, S. Peiken
I hate the world today
You're so good to me
I know but I can't change
Tried to tell you
But you look at me like maybe
I'm an angel underneath
Innocent and sweet
Yesterday I cried
Must have been relieved to see
The softer side
I can understand how you'd be so confused
I don't envy you
I'm a little bit of everything
All rolled into one Chorus:
I'm a bitch, I'm a lover
I'm a child, I'm a mother
I'm a sinner, I'm a saint
I do not feel ashamed
I'm your hell, I'm your dream
I'm nothing in between
You know you wouldn't want it any other way
So take me as I am
This may mean
You'll have to be a stronger man
Rest assured that
When I start to make you nervous
And I'm going to extremes
Tomorrow I will change
And today won't mean a thing
Chorus
Just when you think, you got me figured out
The season's already changing
I think it's cool, you do what you do
And don't try to save me
Chorus I'm a bitch, I'm a tease
I'm a goddess on my knees
When you hurt, when you suffer
I'm your angel undercover
I've been numb, I'm revived
Can't say I'm not alive
You know I wouldn't want it any other way
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3 comments:
That's awesome! I totally rediscovered that song this month and have been jamming out to it on the way to work :)
I know, right??!! Great song!!!!!! When I googled it I found out that LOTS of singers have covered it like Alannis Morrisette and Sheryl Crow. But I like the original by Meredith Brooks best!
Good to hear from you Joy. Thanks for stopping by! I always think of you when I organize one of my women's listening parties, wishing you could be a part of it.
Hey, what are you doing Sept 11?? Wanna come down for the next one??
--Love that song..and I totally could have written it :)
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