If You Were a Woman
Bonnie Tyler
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How's it feel to be a woman How's it feel to be a man Are we really that different Tell me where you stand I look at you, you look away Why do you say we're night and day I'd like to try another way Oh baby for just one day [Chorus:] If you were a woman and I was a man Would it be so hard to understand That a heart to heart and we do what we can If you were a woman and I was a man If you were a woman and I was a man How's it feel to be the hunter How's it feel to be the prey Is there really a reason For this game we play I look at you, you look away Why do you say we're night and day I'd like to try another way Oh darling, just one day [Chorus] Hey, we're just two people trying to love Oh but how, how can we love With this wall between us, holding us back [Chorus]
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Written by: DESMOND CHILD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release Date“If You Were A Woman (And I Was A Man)” was released under the album Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire in 1986 by Bonnie Tyler.
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SongwriterThe song was written by American songwriter Desmond Childs.
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InspirationDesmond Childs wrote the song to express his thoughts on relationship differences and struggles.
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Hit RankingThe song reached number 77 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was even more successful internationally, hitting number 6 in France.
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Song RecycleChild later recycled the song for the band Bon Jovi with minor lyrical adjustments, becoming "You Give Love a Bad Name" which became a much bigger hit.
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Musical StyleThe song is recognized for its intense rock ballad style, a genre Bonnie Tyler is known for.
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Music VideoThe music video for "If You Were a Woman (And I Was A Man)" has a futuristic theme, directed by Brian Grant.
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Song DurationThe track has a length of approximately 5 minutes and 18 seconds.
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Record Label“If You Were A Woman (And I Was A Man)” was released under the Columbia Records label.
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PopularityDespite not being one of her most popular songs, it has become a beloved favorite among fans.
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Song ReceptionThe song has received a mix of positive and negative reviews, with some appreciating its powerful vocals and delivery, while others criticized it for its lyrics and songwriting.
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