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Woman's World

from GENDERLAND by FIONA

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Thank you to everyone who attended SheFest 2017 and contributed to this song. See the full story on www.fionamakesmusic.co.uk

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Once upon a time I said to my mum "who is better boys or girls?"
she frowned and said "they're just different"
my birthday came around and I asked for a chemistry set,
My father just laughed and said "what do you want with that?"

My shoulders broadened before any other boys in school
The girls began to notice and they would grab me in the lunch que
My teacher sent me home for not meeting the dress code
She said "his shorts are too short, maybe that's why they won't leave hime alone"

It's a Woman's world
and that's just the way it is,
It's a woman's world
How am I supposed to be a man in this?

I went to university and left with a first degree
Applied for my dream job and at the interview she asked me
"how long have you been with your girlfriend, it's just a standard question"
I knew she wanted to see, how soon I'd need paternity leave

It's a Woman's world
and that's just the way it is,
It's a woman's world
How am I supposed to be a man in this?

I had a best friend she always supported me
She said ignore the comments, be whatever you want to be
But she was hurting for a long time
felt like she had to be strong
Because a weak woman is no use to anyone

It's a Woman's world
and that's just the way it is,
It's a woman's world
How am I supposed to be a man in this?
This Woman's world
It doesn't work for anyone
It's a woman's world
Would it be better if it was a man's one?
this woman's world

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from GENDERLAND, released March 31, 2018
Composed and Arranged by FIONA
Vocals: FIONA
Piano: Matthew McCraken

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Adam Carpenter
www.adamcarpentermusic.co.uk

℗ Copyright © Ⓟ 2018 FIONA All Rights Reserved musicfionahelsing@gmail.com

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FIONA Leeds, UK

FIONA is a singer-songwriter based in Leeds. Over the past year she has been working on a set of songs inspired by the community as part of her Songs of Experience Project. The first instalments to be released will explore issues surrounding gender, mental health and sexuality. Her songs feature complex and expressive lyrics supported by her powerful voice and folk inspired instrumentation. ... more

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