About The Song
In the vast landscape of country music, certain songs stand the test of time, transcending generations and cementing their place in the hearts of listeners worldwide. Alan Jackson’s “A Woman’s Love” is one such gem, a heartfelt ballad that beautifully captures the enduring power of a woman’s unwavering affection.
Released in 1998 as part of Jackson’s “High Mileage” album, “A Woman’s Love” quickly resonated with audiences, topping the Billboard Country Airplay chart and earning Jackson a Grammy Award nomination. The song’s enduring popularity lies in its ability to connect with listeners on a deeply personal level, speaking to the profound impact of a woman’s love on a man’s life.
Jackson’s gentle yet earnest vocals weave a tapestry of emotion, painting vivid pictures of the love he cherishes. The lyrics, penned by Jackson himself, are infused with a poetic simplicity that belies their profound depth. Each line carries the weight of lived experience, capturing the essence of a love that has weathered the storms of time.
The song’s opening lines, “I’ve felt it and I’ve held it, I’ve known a woman’s love,” set the stage for a journey into the depths of a man’s devotion. Jackson’s voice, laced with tenderness and gratitude, conveys the profound impact this woman has had on his life.
As the song progresses, Jackson delves into the intricacies of a woman’s love, acknowledging its complexities and celebrating its unwavering strength. He sings, “I’ve tasted and I’ve wasted a woman’s love,” recognizing the delicate nature of this precious gift. Yet, amidst these admissions, there lies an unshakeable faith in the power of a woman’s love to endure.
The chorus, a poignant declaration of love’s resilience, serves as the song’s emotional anchor. “And I know, I know I’ll never come face to face with anything that takes the place of a woman’s love,” Jackson sings, his voice brimming with conviction. These lines encapsulate the song’s essence, affirming the enduring power of a woman’s love to transcend life’s challenges.
“A Woman’s Love” is more than just a country ballad; it’s a testament to the transformative power of love. Jackson’s heartfelt lyrics and emotive vocals paint a vivid portrait of a love that stands the test of time, offering solace and inspiration to listeners worldwide. As the final notes fade, Jackson’s words linger in the air, a reminder of the profound impact a woman’s love can have on a man’s life.
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I have felt itAnd I have held it I have known A woman’s love And I have tasted And I have wasted A woman’s loveAnd I knowI know I’ll never understand All the little things that make it grand A woman’s loveAnd I knowI’ll never come face to face With anything that takes the place Of a woman’s loveWell, I have kiss itTried to resist it I have missed A woman’s love And I have hated Taken for granted A woman’s loveAnd I knowI know I’ll never understand The little things that make it grand A woman’s love And I know I’ll never come face to face With anything that takes the place Of a woman’s loveWell, I have neededAnd I have pleaded And I have lost A woman’s love And I have worshipped And I have cursed it A woman’s loveAnd I knowI know I’ll never understand All the little things that make it grand A woman’s loveAnd I knowI know I’ll never come face to face With anything that takes the place Of a woman’s loveAnd I knowI know I’ll never come face to face With anything that takes the place Of a woman’s love