Released: 1957
Ray Charles’ ‘I’ve Got a Woman’ is a heartfelt tribute to a woman who loves him unconditionally. The song is filled with gratitude and appreciation for a woman who not only provides emotional support but also financial assistance when needed.
The lyrics ‘I got a woman, way over town, That’s good to me, oh yeah’ repeated throughout the song, signify the artist’s acknowledgment of his woman’s love and support. ‘Way over town’ could imply that the woman lives a distance away, but she’s always there for him, regardless of the physical distance.
The line ‘She gives me money when I’m in need, Yeah, she’s a kind of friend indeed’ shows the woman’s generosity and the support she provides. It’s not just about the money, but the willingness to help when he’s in a tough spot.
‘She saves her loving, early in the morning, Just for me, oh yeah’ suggests the woman’s dedication and loyalty. She reserves her affection and love just for him, making him feel special and cherished.
‘She’s there to love me, Both day and night, Never grumbles or fusses, Always treats me right’ paints a picture of a woman who is patient, understanding, and loving. She doesn’t complain or argue, instead, she treats him with kindness and respect.
‘Never running in the streets, Leaving me alone, She knows a woman’s place, Is right there now in her home’ could be interpreted as the woman’s commitment to the relationship. She’s not interested in gallivanting around town, but rather, she prefers to be at home, caring for her man.
‘Oh, she is my baby, don’t you understand, Yeah, I’m her loving man’ expresses the mutual love and respect in their relationship. They both cherish and care for each other, making their bond strong and unbreakable.
The repeated lines ‘Don’t you know she’s alright, She’s alright, she’s alright’ serve as an affirmation of the woman’s goodness. The artist is not just content, but he’s happy and satisfied with his woman, and he wants everyone to know that she’s ‘alright’ – she’s more than enough for him.
