13 Intriguing Songs Focused on Women

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13 Intriguing Songs Focused on Women features songs by Aerosmith, Baauer, Brooke Candy, Chaka Khan, Jordan Adetunji, and Jerry Butler.

This one is fo’ the ladies! That is right, folks! 13 Intriguing Songs Focused on Women is a musical compendium about women! Men, you are invited to partake of the intriguing songs, too. In most cases, the songs feature woman, women, lady, or ladies. However, there are two instances where women are referenced as a questionable five-letter word – looking at you, Brooke Candy and Young Nudy. One of those musicians is more objectifying… can you guess which one? There is also a controversial Aerosmith song in the mix, too. Nonetheless, 13 Intriguing Songs Focused on Women, which features songs by Aerosmith, Baauer, Brooke Candy, Chaka Khan, Jordan Adetunji, and Jerry Butler, is compelling. So, without further ado, let’s focus on these women, shall we?!

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1. Jordan Adetunji, “Too Many Women” (Ft. kwn)	2. Brooke Candy, “Next Bitch”	3. Kool & The Gang, “Ladies Night”	4. Summer Walker, “Heart Of A Woman”
5. Baauer, “All My Ladies”	6. Katy Perry, “WOMAN’S WORLD”	7. Young Nudy, “Butt Naked Bitches”	8. Chaka Khan, “I’m Every Woman”
9. Aerosmith, “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)”	10. Betty Wright, “Clean up Woman”	11. Eagles, “Witchy Woman”	12. The Isley Brothers, “That Lady Parts 1 & 2”
13. Jerry Butler, “Moody Woman”

1. Jordan Adetunji, “Too Many Women” (Ft. kwn)

A Jaguar’s Dream // 300 Entertainment // 2025

“Bring your ass back to the crib, girl, you know that / We can go laps in the crib, alright.” Oh, snap! Belfast singer Jordan Adetunji taps kwn for the assist in “Too Many Women”. The brief, sub-two-minute single is the second track from his 2025 album, A Jaguar’s Dream. Adetunji produced alongside Take A Daytrip, 18YOMAN, and VillaBeatz. “Too Many Women” samples “Broke Bitch” by Too $hort. “Ah, tryna do you in some Saint Laurent,” Adetunji sings in the first verse, continuing, “In the mirror, watch you turn me on / You was ready for me all along, just walked into it.” Word. The chorus, excerpted above, is the centerpiece. There, Jordan continues singing, “Your booty bounce match with the kick, girl, you know / I’ma give it to you, do you right, if you stay.” Woo! In the post-chorus, he confirms he’s a player because of “Too many women.” Kwn enters the mix in the second verse, keeping it a buck: “Shit, your ex-ni-nigga, your lil’ еx-nigga coul-couldn’t even take it home / I had you in this car for a minute and got you scratching backseats.” Beyond the memorable vocals from Adetunji and kwn, the instrumental is lit. The beat anchors, the synths are rich, and the vibe is lit. “Too Many Women” is short but ultimately, pretty sweet!

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2. Brooke Candy, “Next Bitch”

SPIRAL // Brooke Candy // 2024

“Taste the rainbow , take one bite / Bubblegum, yeah, pop tonight.” Fo’ sho, Brooke Candy. Give us more of those slick lyrics! “Special taffy, pink and white / Cotton candy bed tonight.” That is some sugary sweet sugar honey iced tea! We’d expect no less from Candy who is “Next Bitch”! That’s the name of her rainbow-bubblegum-taffy-cotton candied first single from her album, Spiral! That said, the lyrics from the bridge are much tamer than the more explicit, fiercer lyrics that appear on much of this brief but potent single. Candy’s confidence is ‘through the roof’ on this Jon Santana-produced bop. Candy, Santana, and Liam Benayon penned this bitchin’ joint. “Next Bitch” features electric musical accompaniment. The rhythm is driving from the onset. The synths are lit, and the anchoring beat goes hard. The backdrop sets up Candy for success and indisputable fierceness. After characterizing her (who is nameless) as wack, in the intro, she asserts in the chorus, “I’m the next bitch / I’m infectious / Fuckin’ reckless / You gon’ bite this?” Woo! It’s difficult to catch everything Candy spits in the first verse, but the overall takeaway is that this girl is bad! Not only is she bad enough to “Shave my head and then pierce my nips,” she legitimately poses the question, “How many bitches get down like this?” She’s also a ‘bad bitch’ when she sings, bragging, “I, when I walk in the room / These bitches in the tomb / Miss Candy, if you pay me, pay me.” What more needs to be said? The thirtysomething rapper/singer drops another one!

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3. Kool & The Gang, “Ladies Night”

Ladies Night // UMG Recordings, Inc. // 1979

“Oh yes, it’s ladies night / And the feeling’s right / Oh yes, it’s ladies night / Oh, what a night (Oh, what a night).” Woo! “Ladies Night” commences Ladies’ Night, the 1979 platinum-certified album by the beloved funk collective, Kool & The Gang. Kool & The Gang and George Brown penned “Ladies Night.” Brazilian composer, arranger, keyboardist, and record producer Eumir Deodato produced it. One of the biggest hits by the band, it earns its spot among their 12 top 10 hits. It peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. It was certified gold by the RIAA. What makes “Ladies Night” ‘the sugar honey iced tea?’ It’s vibe heaven!

“Girls, y’all got the one (What?) / A night that’s special everywhere,” James “J.T.” Taylor sings energetically in the first verse, continuing, “From New York to Hollywood / It’s ladies’ night, and girl the feeling’s good.” Word! The lyrics are simple – not profound or transcendent. In the second verse, Taylor characterizes her as romantic, single, sophisticated, and a “disco lady.” Importantly, he sings, “Yeah, stay with me tonight, mama.” Ooh-la-la! In the third and final verse, he asserts, “This is your night, baby / You’ve got to be there, well.” The chorus, excerpted earlier, is the section to beat. Regardless of the straightforward, uncomplicated lyrics, this joint funks hard, no cap. The rhythm section is locked in, delivering a sickening, danceable groove, terrific rhythm guitar riffs, sweet keys, and an anchoring, robust bass line. Beyond the rhythm section, the horns provide a mean bite, further inciting hitting the dancefloor. The musical underpinnings (harmonic progression) also earn “Ladies Night” high marks, namely in the contrasting bridge section. Even when the song vamps, it vamps hard – funky to the nth degree.

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Kool & The Gang, Ladies Night: Throwback Vibez 15 (2025)

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4. Summer Walker, “Heart Of A Woman”

“Heart Of A Woman” // LVRN / Interscope // 2024

In the gospel according to Summer Walker, the “Only thing that’s saving you / Is the heart of a woman.” “Heart Of A Woman” is the promo single from Walker’s third studio album, Finally Over It. Walker and Don Dias penned this R&B cut incorporating the cool, classic ‘urban’ sound – think the 1990s, early 00s R&B. Tavaras Jordan produced the record, which thrives off keys, strings, and refined musical cues.

As always, Summer Walker matches the ‘cool energy’ of the instrumental accompaniment. Her vocals are smooth and warm. She never sounds like she breaks a sweet. Even so, she remains potent and firmly in command of the track. Besides sweet lead vocals, the supporting background vocals are awesome. Also, the vocal production is well-rounded. Even though Walker never gets too high, it doesn’t mean she doesn’t bring attitude. “Wanna give up on you but, damn, I know I can’t / I put the blame on me for giving you chance after chance,” she sings in the first verse. In the second, she asserts, “It’s my mind and my soul versus your pride / Nigga, check your ego ‘cause I left mine at the door.” Oh, snap! Memorably, in the pre-chorus, she tells him, “Put your words on your life this time / And I hope your ass ain’t lyin’ ‘cause / Only thing that’s saving you / Is the heart of a woman.” “Heart Of A Woman” is another bop from Queen Summer Walker!

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5. Baauer, “All My Ladies”

“All My Ladies” // LUCKYME® // 2024

“We so fly with it, we so bossy with it / We so flossy, fellas, this is for my ladies, ladies.” Woo! Baauer is best known for his unforgettable, viral, one-hit-wonder “Harlem Shake”. However, Harry Bauer Rodrigues has recorded other bops, including the short but potent “All My Ladies.” “All My Ladies” samples “Boss Lady” by Issa featuring Trina. The single doesn’t require extensive analysis. It is anchored by an infectious, danceable beat. The production by Baauer is sleek – readymade for clubs and raves. The synths are giving synth-tastic! The tempo is quick, while the vibe is nothing short of lit.

This one is for the ladies through and through (“We so flossy, fellas, this is for my ladies, ladies”), but the fellas can get behind the carefree, feel-good, night-out vibes.

“All my ladies, if you feel me, get your drinks, throw it up

If you’re fly, and you’re sexy, go ahead and show it off.”

“All My Ladies” slaps hard! Check out the remix (“All My Ladies (SHAKING Dub)”).

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6. Katy Perry, “WOMAN’S WORLD”

1432 // Capitol // 2024

“It’s a woman’s world and you’re lucky to be livin’ in it.” That’s an empowering statement from Katy Perry BUT, it’s not that simple… It’s bad when a comeback seems doomed from the start. The Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter’s sixth studio album, 143, was led by a controversial lead single, “WOMAN’S WORLD”. Fans and critics cried foul because Perry collaborated on this feminist anthem with controversial producer Dr. Luke. In “WOMAN’S WORLD” intent can’t be separated from the controversy the producer and songwriter brought on. The song isn’t good enough. The lyrics say the right things (“Fire in her eyes / Feminine divine / She was born to shine”) but the song is nothing special – utterly forgettable. Perrys sings okay, but it’s not enough. The same can be said about the production (Dr. Luke, Aaron Joseph, Rocco Did It Again!, and Vaughn Oliver). It’s bright, rhythmic, and energetic, but also, sounds anachronistic – ‘been there, done that.’ Dr. Luke’s presence hurts, shortchanging the song. But also, the song itself is painfully mediocre – less than mediocre from my perspective. “WOMAN’S WORLD” is a forgettable song, but an unforgettable misstep by Perry that doomed 143, the worst album of her career.

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12 Worst Songs of 2024

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7. Young Nudy, “Butt Naked Bitches”

Slimeball // 1230 Entertainment LLC // 2016

“Butt naked bitches in the kitchen water whippin’ / Young nigga seventeen, saran wrapping midget / Eighteen, young nigga holding the stick by the window,” Young Nudy (Quantavious Thomas) spits in the infectious chorus of “Butt Naked Bitches”. The Atlanta rapper adds, memorably, “Grandma upstairs, yeah she call the cops / But we still on the street, we gon’ beat the block.” Woo! “Butt Naked Bitches,” the fifth track from Slimeball (2016), is less about women and more about hustling and making money. It features a malicious-sounding production by Pi’erre Bourne. Bourne puts his foot into this one. Set in a minor key, the sick synths and badass beat help fuel Young Nudy’s fire.

In “Butt Naked Bitches,” Young Nudy captivates with his cadence and flow. He is bold, confident, and unapologetic from the jump. In the first verse, he asserts:

“Bitch I’m slimeball, you can call me king finesse

I would jugg ‘em, I would rob ‘em, take ‘em out for the check

They say they ‘bout the moolah, bitch, you know I’m ‘bout the check

I finesse, do a nigga wrong, anything for a check.”

Money, money, money! The second verse keeps the same energy: “All I love is getting money, baby, Slime he love that Nike / And I will feed this ho molly like she eat a Trident.” Wow… Mollies, huh? Young Nudy keeps it a buck on the ‘gives no fucks’ entertaining rap banger, “Butt Naked Bitches”. No deep analysis is necessary. #TURN UP!

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8. Chaka Khan, “I’m Every Woman”

Chaka // Warner // 1978

“I’m every woman, it’s all in me / Anything you want done, baby, I’ll do it naturally.” Ah, the empowerment, and you don’t have to be a woman to appreciate and embrace it! “I’m Every Woman” commences Chaka, the 1978 gold-certified debut album by the one-and-only Chaka Khan (1953 – ). Nikolas Ashford (1942 – 2011) and Valerie Simpson (1946 – ) penned a dynamic debut solo single for Khan, one of the greatest singers EVER. Arif Mardin produced it. Unsurprisingly, the song was nominated for the Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female. A success on the pop charts, “I’m Every Woman” peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100. As of October 7, 2024, “Woman” was certified gold.

So, what makes “I’m Every Woman” a masterpiece? It begins with Chaka Khan. Her voice is high-flying – dynamic, expressive, nuanced, and sublime. Those biting high notes give you chills. The songwriting is fantastic, the expectation from a dynamic duo like Ashford & Simpson. Chaka lists all the great things women can do. “I can cast a spell / With secrets you can’t tell,” she sings in the first verse, continuing, “Mix a special brew / Put fire inside of you.” Oh, snap! In the second verse, she can “sense your needs,” but she’s got plenty of good old-fashioned love. Say that, Chaka! The bridge distinguishes itself in sound but maintains the empowered sensibilities: “And don’t bother to compare / ‘Cause I’ve got it.” Indeed! Beyond the singing and songwriting, the musical accompaniment and production are terrific. The dance/disco/funk aesthetic is masterfully established from the get-go. The backdrop is colorful with a rich palette of sounds. The rhythm section is locked in, anchored by a mean groove, sweet keys, a big, athletic bass line, and a sick rhythmic guitar. The orchestra is lit, with elegant, rhythmic strings. Beyond Khan’s lead vocals, the backing vocals deserve shout-outs, amplifying her sickening lead. “I’m Every Woman” is Chaka Khan at her best. The late, great Whitney Houston famously covered it!

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Chaka Khan, I’m Every Woman: Throwback Vibez 11 (2025)

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9. Aerosmith, “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)”

Permanent Vacation // Geffen // 1987

“That dude looks like a lady.” Whoa, whoa, woah! Aerosmith took a risk with “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” from their 1987 album, Permanent Vacation. A song about referencing an androgynous, transgender person in the Regan era was bold. The inspiration for the song was Vince Neil, who Steven Tyler (1948 – ) mistook for a blonde-haired lady at a bar. Navigating gender issues elevates controversy, even if the song doesn’t suffer many repercussions or censorship. There were far fewer LGBTQ+ songs back then, but Tyler and Joe Perry (1950 – ), with the help of songwriter Desmond Child (1953 – ) recorded one. The late, Grammy-nominated, Canadian producer Bruce Fairbairn (1949 – 1999) produced it.

Following the chorus, “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” remains bold. “Cruise into a bar on the shore / Her picture graced the grime on the door,” Tyler sings in the first verse. The cruise lyric is worth mentioning because the song was originally named “Cruisin’ for the Ladies.” In the second, we get the spiciest lyrics. Taken with this ‘lady,’ Steven sings, “Somebody said / ‘Forgive me if I seem out of line’ / And she whipped out a gun and tried to blow me away.” Following the ‘big reveal’ , Tyler takes a progressive stance. “Never judge a book by its cover / Or who you gonna love by your lover,” he sings in the third verse, concluding, “She had the body of Venus, Lord, imagine my surprise.” By the bridge, “He was a lady.” “Dude” is intriguing. Yes, it rocks instrumentally, as well as the big-time chorus, but is it a song that would be recorded in the 2020s? Doubtful. Is it transphobic? I do not think so, but opinions vary. There is more nuance regarding gender and sexuality in music, often performed by members of the LGBTQ community. One thing that “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” does well is initiate an important conversation.

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Aerosmith, Dude (Looks Like A Lady): Controversial Songs No. 11 (2025)

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10. Betty Wright, “Clean up Woman”

I Love the Way You Love // Alston // 1972

“A clean up woman is woman who / Gets all the love we girls leave behind.” Late, great, Grammy-winning R&B artist Betty Wright adds in the first verse of “Clean up Woman”, “The reason I know so much about her / Is because she picked up a man of mine.” This 1971 gem was composed by Willie Clarke and Clarence Reid. Right on, fellas, or should I say, write on! It earned a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female at the 15^th Annual GRAMMY Awards. One of two top-10 hits, “Clean up Woman” reached no. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972.

“Was making it easy for the clean-up woman

To get my man’s love, oh yeah

Just making it easy, for the clean-up woman

To get my baby’s love.”

Apparently, Betty. Of course, she sings with ample attitude and incredible power. Notably, Wright was still a young lady when “Clean up Woman” was released – 18 years of age! Beyond her vocal skills and energy, and the ear-catching lyrics, the music shines. How about that funky guitar playing? Give credit to the incredibly talented Little Beaver, ladies and gents! Also, the robust bass line is another part of the excellence. And we can’t forget about those exuberant, soulful horns! All in all, “Clean up Woman”, the sixth track from her 1972 album, I Love the Way You Love, is utterly sublime.

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11. Eagles, “Witchy Woman”

Eagles // Asylum // 1972

“Raven hair and ruby lips / Sparks fly from her fingertips.” Oh, snap, Don Henley! Those lyrics hail from the Eagles’ minor-key single, “Witchy Woman”. “Witchy Woman” appeared on the legendary band’s self-titled, 1972 debut album. It marks one of 10 top 10 hits by the Eagles. It peaked at no. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Henley not only sings lead but penned the song alongside Bernie Leadon. Glyn Johns produced.

Given the title, Henley, singing expressively paints this woman as all things witch-related. In the second verse, he asserts, “She had me spellbound in the night /… Crazy laughter in another room.” A cackling witch? Later, he sings, “She can rock you in the nighttime ‘til your skin turns red.” Devilish! The chorus is the centerpiece, sung by the collective: “Woo hoo, witch woman / See how high she flies / Woo hoo, witch woman / She got the moon in her eye.” Not only are Henley and the Eagles referencing a witch riding a broom, but they could be referencing drugs. The second verse delivers an interesting lyric: “And she drove herself to madness with a silver spoon.” Is this silver spoon a reference to drugs (heroin specifically) or privilege? “Witchy Woman” was inspired by several women including Zelda Fitzgerald, the wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald who was born into wealth. Their marriage was turbulent. A classic, “Witchy Woman” thrives thanks to the ‘witchy’ songwriting, fabulous lead vocals by Henley, harmonized vocals by the Eagles, and a sweet, minor-key accompanying instrumental.

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12. The Isley Brothers, “That Lady Parts 1 & 2”

**The Isley Brothers // 3 + 3 // Sony Music Entertainment // 1973**

“Who’s that lady (Who’s that lady?) / Beautiful lady (Who’s that lady?) / Lovely lady (Who’s that lady?) / Real fine lady (Who’s that lady?).” Indeed, Ronald Isley, indeed. Those lyrics hail from the timeless The Isley Brothers’ gem, “That Lady”. “That Lady, Pts. 1 & 2” is the opening track from the Grammy-winning soul collective’s milestone album, 3 + 3. The album also features the ‘single’ version of the song “That Lady, Pt. 1”, which reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100. 3 + 3 marked the expansion of The Isley Brothers and their eclecticism. This includes the monstrous addition of Ernie Isley (guitar). There are also the keys of the late Chris Jasper (1951 – 2025) and bass of Marvin Isley, forming the instrumental half of the band. Harmonizing sweetly with Ron are the late Rudolph Isley and the late O’Kelly Isley. “That Lady” was written and produced by the soul collective.

The chorus, excerpted above, is the section to beat on “That Lady.” Ronald Isley delivers cool but potent lead vocals. He gets epic background vocals from Rudolph and O’Kelly. Even with the chorus being the cat’s meow, the verses are captivating, too. “Your eyes tell me to pursue,” Ronald sings in the first verse, continuing, “But you say ‘Look, yeah, but don’t touch, baby’.” In the second verse, he continues to be enamored by the lady, imploring her to “Come ‘round my way, baby / Shine my way.” Beyond the lyrics, the music slaps. “That Lady” thrives off a soulful groove and sensational drumming by George Moreland. The rhythm section is electrifying, led by Ernie’s guitar playing. On the extended version, his soloing is epic. Jasper ‘brings the heat’ on the keys, particularly when he accompanies Ernie during his guitar solo. Also, amplifying the timbre is a mean-sounding organ performed by Truman Thomas. And of course, we cannot leave out that sickening, robust bass line performed by Marvin Isley. Whichever version of “That Lady” you partake of is epic!

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The Isley Brothers, That Lady: Throwback Vibez 50 (2025)

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13. Jerry Butler, “Moody Woman”

Ice On Ice // UMG Recordings, Inc. // 1969

“(Moody woman) / (Moody woman) / (Moody woman) / (Moody woman).” In 2025, the music world lost a giant – a legend: Jerry Butler (1939 – 2025) . The 85-year-old left an enormous, enduring catalog, including the short and sweet gem “Moody Woman”. “Moody Woman” was officially written by Butler, Kenneth Gamble (1943 – ), and “Theresa Bell” (Gamble & Huff). Bobby Martin and Thom Bell arranged the track while Gamble and Leon Huff (1942 – ) produced it. The opener from Butler’s 1969 album Ice On Ice performed respectably on the pop charts reaching number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.

“Moody Woman” is a classy, refined soul track. It begins with the intro where we learn the title and the woman’s state. The musical arrangement and instrumental are marvelous (vibes, horn riffs, lush strings, and tight rhythm section), providing Jerry Butler with a terrific backdrop to sing upon. As always, ‘The Iceman’ is smooth and butter, sounding like he never breaks a sweat as he sings about this moody woman. “Girl I can’t stand it when you start acting funny,” he sings in the first verse, continuing, “And look at me like I’m buggin’ you, honey.” Oh, snap! In the second, he asserts, “You make my day when you say you need me / But, that’s no way to play when you say you’re gonna leave me.” Word! The sentiment is similar in the third verse. In the chorus, Butler informs her of his love for her, stating, “Moody woman (Moody woman) / I think the world of you.” In the bridge, he can see through her moodiness, knowing that “You love me.” Innocent, short, and sweet, the classicism and elegance of “Moody Woman” speaks for itself. Music does not sound like this song in the 2020s, yet, revisiting it is incredibly nostalgic and refreshing. Rest in peace, Mr. Butler.

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Jerry Butler, Moody Woman: Throwback Vibez 54 (2025)

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