I wrote a freestyle that became this song on stage during a show which still amazes me. Having some playful banter with the audience led to me creating this full on juke joint wonder. So if it feels all the way live, it’s because that’s how it was born. Abiola Time concludes in this blousy, sassy, triumphant tune that tributes my past and celebrates the woman that I am. Unapologetic, divalicious and taking up all the space the universe has afforded me. Unabashed about my experiences. Not shy about inviting you to the poetic, lavish party that is Abiola. And let me tell you, by the end of this bluesy jam, you can’t help but Feel This Good.
Lyrics
It takes a woman like me
To feel this good
It takes a woman like
To feel this this good
I don’t need no doctor
Cuz I’m the remedy
Don’t need no astrologer
The stars are written ‘bout me
It takes a woman like me
To feel this good
When I was a young girl
We didn’t have much money
But we always lived so large
Cuz Mama she took charge
She used to hold her head up
Never letting
Others keep her down
Now if you feel me
Get on your feet
Make a joyful sound
It takes a woman like me
To feel this good
It takes a woman like
To feel this this good
I don’t need no doctor
Cuz I’m the remedy
Don’t need no astrologer
The stars are written ‘bout me
It takes a woman like me
To feel this good
Got a little older
Let’s say ten plus seventeen
Being sassy is my fancy
They call me the dancing queen
Cuz I hold my head up
Never letting
Others keep me down
Now if you feel me
Get on your feet
Make a joyful sound
It takes a woman like me
To feel this good
It takes a woman like
To feel this this good
A di a di a di a
(A di a di a di a)
O di o di o di o
(O di o di o di o)
A di a di a di a
O di o di o do o
Ee di ee di ee di ee
A di a di a di a
(A di a di a di a)
O di o di o di ohhh
(O di o di o di o)
A di a di a di a
O di o di o do o
Ee di ee di ee di ee
Hold ya head up
Never let up
Hold ya head up
Never let up
Hold ya head up
Never let up
Hold ya head up
Never let up
It takes a woman like me
To feel this good
It takes a woman like
To feel this this good
It takes a woman like me
To feel this good
It takes a woman like
To feel good
Real good
This good
Damn good