Amy Winehouse masterfully challenges traditional gender roles and expectations in relationships through her compelling lyrics. In this song, she expresses frustration with her partner's inability to be the strong, dominant figure typically expected of men. She critiques his emotional dependency and lack of assertiveness, which forces her into a leadership role she feels reluctant to fill. The repeated questioning of his masculinity and references to feeling like "a lady and you my ladyboy" highlight her dissatisfaction and desire for a partner who can match her strength. Overall, Winehouse delivers a poignant message on the dynamics of love and power within modern partnerships.
Intro / Stronger Than Me
Lyrics
You should be stronger than me
You've been here seven years longer than me
Don't you know you supposed to be the man?
Not pale in comparison to who you think I am
You always want to talk it through, I don't care
I always have to comfort you when I'm there
But that's what I need you to do, stroke my hair
'Cause I've forgotten all of young love's joy
Feel like a lady and you my ladyboy
You should be stronger than me
But instead you're longer than frozen turkey
Why'd you always put me in control?
All I need is for my man to live up to his role
Always wanna talk it through, I'm okay
Always have to comfort you every day
But that's what I need you to do, are you gay?
'Cause I've forgotten all of young love's joy
Feel like a lady and you my ladyboy
He said, "The respect I made you earn
Thought you had so many lessons to learn"
I said, "You don't know what love is, get a grip
Sound as if you're reading from some other tired script"
I'm not gonna meet your mother anytime
I just wanna grip your body over mine
Please tell me why you think that's a crime
I've forgotten all of young love's joy
Feel like a lady and you my ladyboy
You should be stronger than me
You should be stronger than me
You should be stronger than me
You should be stronger than me
Writer(s): Amy Winehouse, Salaam Remi
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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