I am not a woman, I'm a god – English Lyrics

• By: Halsey
• Album: If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Halsey's thought-provoking song, "I Am Not a Woman, I'm a God," where you can explore themes of identity, power, and womanhood. This track, from the album *If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power*, offers a unique blend of industrial pop and introspective lyrics, inviting listeners to reflect on societal expectations and personal empowerment.

[English]

♪ I AM NOT A WOMAN, I’M A GOD ♪

♪ I AM NOT A MARTYR, I’M A PROBLEM ♪

♪ I AM NOT A LEGEND, I’M A FRAUD ♪

♪ KEEP YOUR HEART, CAUSE I ALREADY ♪

♪ EVERYDAY I’VE GOT A SMILE WHERE MY FROWN GOES ♪

♪ A COUPLE BODIES IN THE GARDEN WHERE THE GRASS GROWS ♪

♪ I TAKE EM WITH ME TO THE GRAVE IN A SUITCASE ♪

♪ MAYBE I COULD BE A DIFFERENT HUMAN IN A NEW PLACE ♪

♪ OH ♪

♪ I JUST WANNA FEEL SOMETHING, TELL ME WHERE TO GO ♪

♪ CAUSE EVERYBODY KNOWS SOMETHING I DON’T WANNA KNOW ♪

♪ SO I’LL STAY RIGHT HERE CAUSE I’M BETTER ALL ALONE ♪

♪ I’M BETTER ALL ALONE ♪

♪ I AM NOT A WOMAN, I’M A GOD ♪

♪ I AM NOT A MARTYR, I’M A PROBLEM ♪

♪ I AM NOT A LEGEND, I’M A FRAUD ♪

♪ KEEP YOUR HEART, CAUSE I ALREADY GOT ONE ♪

♪ I AM NOT A WOMAN, I’M A GOD ♪

♪ I AM NOT A MARTYR, I’M A PROBLEM ♪

♪ I AM NOT A LEGEND, I’M A FRAUD ♪

♪ KEEP YOUR HEART, CAUSE I ALREADY ♪

♪ EVERY MORNING, GOT A HOLLOW WHERE MY HEART GOES ♪

♪ I NEVER LISTEN BUT I SEE IT WITH MY EYES CLOSED ♪

♪ I KNOW YOU, I REMEMBER FROM THE GRASS STAIN ♪

♪ MAYBE I COULD BE A BETTER HUMAN WITH A NEW NAME ♪

♪ OH ♪

♪ I JUST WANNA FEEL SOMETHING, TELL ME WHERE TO GO ♪

♪ CAUSE EVERYBODY KNOWS SOMETHING I DON’T WANNA KNOW ♪

♪ SO I’LL STAY RIGHT HERE CAUSE I’M BETTER ALL ALONE ♪

♪ YEAH, I’M BETTER ALL ALONE ♪

♪ I AM NOT A WOMAN, I’M A GOD ♪

♪ I AM NOT A MARTYR, I’M A PROBLEM ♪

♪ I AM NOT A LEGEND, I’M A FRAUD ♪

♪ KEEP YOUR HEART, CAUSE I ALREADY GOT ONE ♪

♪ I AM NOT A WOMAN, I’M A GOD ♪

♪ I AM NOT A MARTYR, I’M A PROBLEM ♪

♪ I AM NOT A LEGEND, I’M A FRAUD ♪

♪ KEEP YOUR HEART, CAUSE I ALREADY ♪

♪ I’M READY TO LEAVE IT ♪

♪ I’LL GO WHEN I FEEL IT ♪

♪ GOT CAUGHT BOTH HANDS ON THE SMOKING GUN ♪

♪ I TRY BUT I NEED IT ♪

♪ IT’S HARD BUT I FEEL IT ♪

♪ AND IT REALLY DOES HURT WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE ♪

♪ OH ♪

♪ I JUST WANNA FEEL SOMETHING, TELL ME WHERE TO GO ♪

♪ CAUSE EVERYBODY KNOWS SOMETHING I DON’T WANNA KNOW ♪

♪ SO I’LL STAY RIGHT HERE CAUSE I’M BETTER ALL ALONE ♪

♪ YEAH, I’M BETTER ALL ALONE ♪

♪ I AM NOT A WOMAN, I’M A GOD ♪

♪ I AM NOT A MARTYR, I’M A PROBLEM ♪

♪ I AM NOT A LEGEND, I’M A FRAUD ♪

♪ SO KEEP YOUR HEART, CAUSE I ALREADY GOT ONE ♪

♪ I AM NOT A WOMAN, I’M A GOD ♪

♪ I AM NOT A MARTYR, I’M A PROBLEM ♪

♪ I AM NOT A LEGEND, I’M A FRAUD ♪

♪ SO KEEP YOUR HEART, CAUSE I ALREADY GOT ONE ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
god /ɡɒd/ A1	noun - a supreme being or deity
martyr /ˈmɑːrtər/ B2	noun - a person who suffers for their beliefs
problem /ˈprɒbləm/ A2	noun - a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful
legend /ˈledʒənd/ A2	noun - a very famous or influential person
fraud /frɔːd/ B1	noun - wrongful or criminal deception
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood in the body noun - the center of emotion or love
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - to have one’s mouth curve upward, expressing pleasure
frown /fraʊn/ A2	verb - to wrinkle one’s forehead in an expression of disapproval
grave /ɡreɪv/ B1	noun - a place where a dead body is buried
suitcase /ˈsuːtkeɪs/ A2	noun - a rectangular container with a handle, used for carrying clothes and belongings
hollow /ˈhɒləʊ/ B1	adjective - having a hole or empty space inside
stain /steɪn/ A2	noun - a mark made by a substance that has discolored something
smoking /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ A1	adjective - emitting smoke
gun /ɡʌn/ A1	noun - a weapon that fires bullets
hurt /hɜːrt/ A1	verb - to cause physical pain or injury

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ I **AM NOT** A WOMAN, I’M A GOD ♪

  ➔ Verb 'to be' (am) + negation (not) + subject complement (a god)

  ➔ This line utilizes the verb 'to be' in its present tense form 'am', followed by the negation 'not', and a subject complement 'a god' to express the singer's identity.

• ♪ **KEEP** YOUR HEART, CAUSE I ALREADY **GOT** ONE ♪

  ➔ Imperative mood ('Keep') and present perfect tense ('got')

  ➔ The line begins with an imperative verb 'Keep' (command) and uses the present perfect tense ('got' - contraction of 'have got') to express possession.

• ♪ EVERYDAY **I’VE GOT** A SMILE WHERE MY FROWN GOES ♪

  ➔ Present perfect tense with contracted form

  ➔ The line employs the present perfect tense, specifically using the contracted form 'I’ve got' (I have got) to indicate possession or experience.

• ♪ MAYBE **I COULD BE** A DIFFERENT HUMAN IN A NEW PLACE ♪

  ➔ Modal verb 'could' + base form of verb, Conditional possibility

  ➔ The line uses the modal verb 'could' + 'be' to express conditional possibility. It suggests a hypothetical scenario.

• ♪ **I JUST WANNA FEEL** SOMETHING, TELL ME WHERE TO GO ♪

  ➔ Use of 'wanna' (informal for want to) + infinitive form

  ➔ The line uses the informal contraction 'wanna' (want to) followed by the base form of the verb 'feel' and the infinitive 'to go'.

• ♪ CAUSE EVERYBODY **KNOWS** SOMETHING **I DON’T WANNA KNOW** ♪

  ➔ Present simple tense ('knows'), present simple negative form ('don't wanna know')

  ➔ The line features the present simple tense ('knows') and the present simple negative form combined with the contraction 'wanna' (want to).

• ♪ **SO I’LL STAY** RIGHT HERE **CAUSE I’M** BETTER ALL ALONE ♪

  ➔ Future tense ('I'll stay') and contraction ('I'm')

  ➔ This line incorporates the future tense using the contraction 'I’ll' (I will) and the present simple tense through the contraction 'I'm'.

• ♪ I’M READY **TO LEAVE IT** ♪

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose ('to leave it')

  ➔ The infinitive 'to leave' is used to indicate the purpose or intention of being ready.

• ♪ AND IT **REALLY DOES HURT** WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE ♪

  ➔ Emphasis with auxiliary verb 'does'

  ➔ The auxiliary verb 'does' is used to emphasize the verb 'hurt'.