Woman

Album: Planet Her (2021)
Charted: 13 7
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Songfacts®:

  • During this euphoric Afrobeats song, Doja Cat addresses a love interest, reminding him how much a woman can provide. She appeals to to him to let her "be your woman," touting herself as a prime example of femininity, especially in the baby-making department.
  • They wanna pit us against each other
    When we succeedin' for no reasons
    They wanna see us end up like we Regina on Mean Girls


    While not a feminist song per se, Doja touches on how the patriarchy often tries to pit women against each other in workplace situations. She references the 2004 film Mean Girls, saying men want to see successful women fail, such as the character Regina George.
  • This is the opening track of Doja Cat's Planet Her album. It sets the scene for the rest of the record by paying tribute to the divine feminine and the majesty of womanhood. The singer said the album title isn't a feminist or political statement. Rather, it focuses on relationships on the imaginary Planet Her, for girls. There, according to Doja, "All races of space exist and it's where all species can kind of be in harmony."
  • Doja Cat co-wrote the sensual track with:

    Rapper Jidenna. He also provides background vocals to the track.

    Aaron "Audio" Horn, the son of musician and producer Trevor Horn.

    Doja's tour manager, Lydia Asrat.
  • The sexy and hypnotic production is courtesy of:

    Doja Cat's go-to producer Yeti Beats ("Juicy," "Streets," "Kiss Me More").

    Linden Jay, who also contributed to the Planet Her track "Alone."
  • The Child-directed video finds Doja taking on the role of a mythical creature. She comes to the aid of an intergalactic queen – played by singer-songwriter Teyana Taylor – after she's warned of an imminent threat to her throne.
  • Doja Cat also partnered with Girls Who Code to create DojaCode, an interactive music video experience. Fans can unlock special features and make their own edits to the clip using a basic programming language.
  • "Woman" won Best Choreography at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.
  • Doja Cat didn't plan on writing a feminist anthem with this song. "I didn't want to make a great statement, but if somebody felt empowered by it, that's fantastic, and that's what I want, though it's not what I seek," she explained to Variety. "I think the song can also definitely sound submissive in a way, so it just goes both ways."

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