Woman

[Intro: Raheem DeVaughn | MC Lyte]

Woman, woman, woman

Woman, woman, woman

Uh-huh

[Verse 1: MC Lyte]

I ain't never wanted nothing but some respect

And see the love from his eyes be reflected

Never looking for a handout or a check

Just a humble spirit looking for a real connection

Love from the depths of my soul I am giving

Loyal to the death with a heart made to listen

Open to give and receive, be the air that you breathe

Help you move into a king’s position

I don't wanna sit up on this throne by my lonely

Want a ride or die but not someone to own me (Yes)

I should be the fix that you need when the world makes you bleed

Never leave is what my mama told me

[Chorus: Raheem DeVaughn | MC Lyte]

She's the greatest bestowed to me

Made in the image of royalty (Yeah)

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Ain’t nothing like a woman, woman, woman

From the crown of her head to the toes on her feet

Down to the melanin in her skin

She's strong like a rock (Strong as a rock)

Yeah, ain't nothing like a woman, woman, woman, yeah

[Verse 2: Big Daddy Kane | MC Lyte]

You know what? That queen gene is mean, and your routine is

Since a clean serene teen stepping fresh on the scene

And once I felt need for what real help means

Gave up every different hottie for a real wisdom body

Some be out searching far and long

But now you got me going Gaga, a star is born (Yeah)

That royal treatment (Oh), you deserve it

You ain't make it easy, but huh, you made it worth it

[Verse 3: Salt]

Flattery'll get you nowhere, it don't matter

Words without action is just chit-chatter

Respect is a must, I ain't with the thuggin'

Tricks are for kids, I’m a grown ass woman

I hit the stage (Woo), get the paper, I’m a boss

Salt going in, Lyte going off

Hands up if you know your worth

Then stand up 'cause it’s ladies first, sis

[Chorus: Raheem DeVaughn | MC Lyte]

She's the greatest bestowed to me

Made in the image of royalty (Royalty)

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Ain't nothing like a woman, woman, woman

From the crown of her head to the toes on her feet

Down to the melanin in her skin

She's strong like a rock (Strong as a rock)

Yeah, ain’t nothing like a woman, woman, woman, (Yeah), yeah

[Verse 4: MC Lyte]

Greatest gift God gave was a woman

We raised children when other women couldn't

Well aware of the care that's needed for our heirs

And you get out exactly what you put in

Nothing like a big mama, nana or an auntie support

Still loving and they giving when you coming up short

They believe you can be better, so you show up

Pushing for you to be the best when you decide to grow up

[Verse 5: Salt | MC Lyte]

I been anointed since day one (Day one)

My mama's a G and she raised one (Raised one)

I'm a queen in real life, I don't play one (Never that)

I speak my mind, dare you to say something (Say something)

When life gets harder, I get smarter, I never give up

You ain't gotta show me love, just get my money up

Don't be mad, I'ma stay lit, so please don't trip

Keep up or I'ma dip and send you back to the sticks

[Chorus: Raheem DeVaughn | MC Lyte]

She's the greatest bestowed to me (Yeah)

Made in the image of royalty

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Ain't nothing like a woman, woman, woman, woman

From the crown of her head to the toes on her feet

Down to the melanin in her skin

She's strong like a rock (Strong as a rock)

Yeah, ain't nothing like a woman, woman, woman, yeah

[Outro: MC Lyte]

Yeah, like a woman

Ain't nothing, ain't nothing like a woman

Strong as a rock and she can't be stopped

It ain't nothing like a grown woman