A Natural Woman

Ella Amo’ Apasionadamente y Fue Correspon dida (For She Loved Fiercely and She Is Well- Loved), 2010

 

by Geraldine Javier, the Philippines

 

Oil on canvas, with framed insets of embroidery with preserved butterflies, 229x160cm

 

Aretha Franklin - A Natural Woman

 

Looking out on the morning rain (ah ooh)

I used to feel so uninspired (ah ooh)

And when I knew I had to face another day (ah ooh)

Lord, it made me feel so tired

Before the day I met you

Life was so unkind

And you're the key to my peace of mind

 

'Cause you make me feel, you make me feel

You make me feel like a natural woman (woman)

When my soul was in the lost and found

You came along to claim it

I didn't know just what was wrong with me

'Til your kiss helped me name it

Now I'm no longer doubtful of what I'm livin' for,

And if I make you happy I don't need to do more

'Cause you make me feel, you make me feel

You make me feel like a natural woman (woman)

 

Oh, baby, what you've done to me

(What you've done to me)

You make me feel so good inside

(Good inside)

And I just want to be

(Want to be)

Close to you

You make me feel so alive

You make me feel, you make me feel

You make me feel like a natural woman (woman)

You make me feel, you make me feel,

You make me feel like a natural woman (woman)

You make me feel, you make me feel

Done