WomanI know you understandThe little child inside the manPlease remember my life is in your hands
The opening line "(For the other half of the sky)" is a reference to a Chinese proverb famously used by Mao Zedong.
Lennon wrote this track as a loving ode to his wife, Yoko Ono, and to all women in general. woman_lyrics_john_lennon
And womanHold me close to your heartHowever distant, don't keep us apartAfter all it is written in the stars
Ooh, well, wellDoo, doo, doo, doo, dooOoh, well, wellDoo, doo, doo, doo, doo WomanI know you understandThe little child inside the
Released as a single after his tragic death, the track reached number one in both the UK and the US. John Lennon – Woman Lyrics - Genius
WomanI can hardly expressMy mixed emotions at my thoughtlessnessAfter all, I'm forever in your debtAnd womanI will try to expressMy inner feeling and thankfulnessFor showing me the meaning of success John Lennon – Woman Lyrics - Genius WomanI
The full lyrics to from his 1980 album Double Fantasy are provided below.