From the recording When I Was Her
Mood/Scene Pairing: ballad, soulful, sexy female vocals, longing
“The Woman in Me Needs Love” — from Yema Electa’s EP When I Was Her
Soft, soulful, and full of longing, “The Woman in Me Needs Love” is a tender R&B ballad about a young woman torn between the role she was raised to play and the desire she can no longer hide. She wants to be close—physically and emotionally—to a friend she trusts, but fears that expressing her feelings will change how he sees her.
With its gentle melody, sultry warmth, and vulnerable storytelling, this track captures the moment when innocence meets desire, and when honesty feels both terrifying and freeing.
Lyrics
🎧 LYRICS:
[VERSE 1]
If I want to get to know you,
Do I still get to hold you?
If I really need to feel you,
Can I still see the real you?
[PRE-CHORUS]
Do we really need to play those same old roles?
[CHORUS]
I promise, I’m a good girl.
My daddy’s little angel.
My momma’s precious baby.
But the woman in me needs love.
[VERSE 2]
I can tell by your energy.
You and me can be true friends.
If I ask you to hold me tonight,
Will our friendship fade in the light?
[PRE-CHORUS]
Do we really need to play those same old roles?
[CHORUS]
I promise, I’m a good girl.
My daddy’s little angel.
My momma’s precious baby.
But the woman in me needs love.
[BRIDGE]
I can act like I don’t want you, like I don’t get lonely too.
I don’t want to pretend, like most girls do.
I decided you’re worthy, but, baby, I’m special too.
There is no other, I choose you.
[CHORUS]
I promise, I’m a good girl.
My daddy’s little angel.
My momma’s precious baby.
But the woman in me needs love.
[CHORUS]
I promise, I’m a good girl.
My daddy’s little angel.
My momma’s precious baby.
But the woman in me needs love.
[OUTRO]
The woman in me needs love
The woman in me needs love
(Trust me, baby)
The woman in me needs love