Nina Simone - The Other Woman Lyrics






The other woman finds time to manicure her nails
The other woman is perfect where her rival fails
And she's never seen with pin curls in her hair

The other woman enchantes her clothes with French perfume
The other woman keeps fresh cut flowers in each room
There are never toys that's scattered everywhere

And when her own man comes to call on her
He'll find her waiting like a lonesome queen
Cos when she's by his side
It's such a change from old routine

But the other woman will always cry herself to sleep
The other woman will never have his love to keep
And as the years go by the other woman
Will spend her life alone

The other woman enchantes her clothes with French perfume
The other woman keeps fresh cut flowers in each room
There are never toys that's scattered everywhere

And when her own man comes to call on her
He'll find her waiting like a lonesome queen
Cos when she's by his side
It's such a change from old routine

But the other woman will always cry herself to sleep
The other woman will never have his love to keep
And as the years go by the other woman
Will spend her life alone





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  1. R.... A....

    Wooow que bonito, igual de precioso que la vercion de Lana del Rey!!! 🖤❤🖤❤🖤❤

  2. J.... B....

    WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    From a mad keen 76yo Aussie fan.
    How on earth could you compare Nina's superb voice with that daggy ( shit-house ) voice of Lana Del Rey........

  3. T.... H....

    sometimes the other woman is a man 😔

  4. B.... 2....

    The piano and instrumental is quintessential elegance and the “words”.. breathtaking. Made me find all my Nina Simone with a glass of red wine.

  5. F.... b....

    paix a son ame elle aimait la france et la france l aimait aussi

  6. J.... D....

    Nina sings with such feeling. This is so poignant and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your gift with us Nina Simone!

  7. b.... !....

    The other woman finds time to manicure her nails
    The other woman is perfect where her rival fails
    And she's never seen with pin curls in her hair

    The other woman enchants her clothes with French perfume
    The other woman keeps fresh cut flowers in each room
    There are never toys that's scattered everywhere

    And when her man comes to call
    He'll find her waiting like a lonesome queen
    Cos when she's by his side
    It's such a change from old routine

    But the other woman will always cry herself to sleep
    The other woman will never have his love to keep
    And as the years go by the other woman
    Will spend her life alone

  8. M.... t....

    If joker was a girl this song would fit in the movie!

  9. N.... S....

    beautiful song sang by beautiful woman

  10. J.... 2....

    tbh i rly prefer lana’s version😬

  11. E.... G....

    after being dumped recently, i realized i am the other woman

  12. W.... D....

    Beautiful version. The best of the other singers.

  13. E.... T....

    A very poignant and cold blooded truth.

  14. W.... D....

    Beautiful! First time hearing it.

  15. t.... f....

    Chills i feel .when i hear this song.

  16. L.... H....

    This is one of my favorite songs! In 2017 I recorded a Nina Simone Tribute album, and this one's on it. https://open.spotify.com/album/6Vzri1Jkf1B3qZeVPbrDwV

  17. A.... D....

    A jamais et pour toujours, Merci pour ton oeuvre

  18. l.... b....

    omfg tiz is AMAZING. I love both songs. love for it.

  19. D.... J....

    So beautiful and heartfelt. Best version.

  20. S.... ....

    My life lol so sad

  21. D.... W....

    I come from lana... love it

  22. l.... ....

    Live at Town Hall is a magnificent album.

  23. m.... ....

    The original really does sound like it's coming from the wife's perspective while Lana's cover sounds like the mistress' perspective.

    m.... ....

    Yeaah, and I can feel more emotion from Lana.

  24. E.... B....

    I prefer ninas but only a smidge more than lanas since they’re both masterpieces

  25. A.... A....

    Lana have taken me there.

  26. A.... R....

    Still the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  27. m.... j....

    stop comparing lana and nina and just enjoy the music

    m.... j....

    thank you for pinning my comment ❤️

    m.... j....

    THANK YOU

    m.... j....

    It’s ok I’ve been listening to it since Ultraviolence came out and just realized it’s a cover LOL

    m.... j....

    lex most of her songs are covers. I love her originals don’t get me wrong. But she does cover other people’s music and add her little twist to it

    m.... j....

    LoVeLy Marie she’s so good at covers 🙌🏼

  28. J.... B....

    GOD---You must be joking,comparing Nina's voice to Lana Del Ray.
    Lana has a CRAPPY VOICE & couldn't come close to the brilliance of Nina Simone.

    J.... B....

    shut up john

  29. D.... ....

    Great lyrics by Jessie Mae Robinson, I like all versions of this song

  30. M.... G....

    I just found out my boyfriend cheated on me :(

  31. m.... ....

    Perfect

  32. m.... l....

    that's it !

  33. M.... A....

    ,😍😍😍😍

  34. P.... L....

    Only guilty men could dislike this beauty of a song .

  35. S.... ....

    I'm here from Lana Del Rey cover.

  36. K.... N....

    Frank Hodges... This guy.. shut the fuck up!

  37. A.... W....

    I love Lana del Rey version but this is still atop, Nina’s voice and melodies are sublimely perfection.

  38. C.... P....

    “The Other Woman” ends up being simultaneously objectified and marginalised, without the chance of attaining true love.

  39. M.... M....

    ooow :(

  40. K.... B....

    LEGEND!!!!

  41. P.... L....

    I feel so sad for both women.

  42. N.... S....

    My first time hearing this & I want him to hurry tf up, finish his errands with his gf, & come spend all evening/night with me

  43. P.... C....

    I believe Sarah Vaughan did the original. Very different than Nina Simone's cover, but frankly, Sarah, Nina, Jeff, Lana... they all did amazing versions of this beautiful song.

  44. B.... Y....

    I guess I am the other woman

  45. m.... 3....

    I love this song, I am impressed with Nina. These lyrics are powerful and her ability to move people is incredible. Lana did a cover to this, and I love her version as well, and the way she respects and shows appreciation for Nina’s work. Love them both, what a great song!

  46. T.... ....

    usually when someone titles a video with "with lyrics" , the lyrics are appearing on the screen as the song plays :-/

  47. J.... E....

    Nina in this song The Other Women bears witness to the pain of this betrayed . What an Amazing talent !

  48. i.... h....

    nothing can beat nina’s voice. it fits this song so perfectly, absolutely beautiful 💕

  49. P.... L....

    Can’t believe more women don’t know this period of the inspirational Nina Simone

  50. P.... L....

    So sad but so true so beautiful and full of insight 😢😕🙁☹️😢

  51. c.... j....

    You can be both with the one you Love..

  52. P.... ....

    It makes me sad to know that most only know this song because of Lana Del Rey ...

  53. S.... R....

    Those're some FAT lips...

  54. k.... g....

    Essa mulher arrasa

  55. K.... H....

    I love nina soooo much she's an angel

  56. S.... K....

    Oh Nina!

  57. T.... A....

    I came here for Nina Simone not llama. Take ur llama comments else where tf

  58. b.... b....

    wow she sings in a too deep way it actually made me cry a little i will definelly search for more songssss

  59. D.... R....

    "Pero la otra mujer siempre llorará hasta dormirse
    La otra mujer nunca tendrá a su amor
    Y mientras pasan los años, la otra mujer
    Pasará su vida sola."

    D.... R....

    Dani Rojas mientras tanto el hombre trabaja.

  60. R.... O....

    "the other women wiII spend her Iife aIone..." Its hurt hurt hurt hurt!!!!

  61. I.... ....

    This is fucking sensational, Lana's is fucking sensational. Why compare geniuses?

  62. A.... M....

    First I said why did she steal Lana's song then I saw she is pretty older than Lana hahaha but Lana's cover sounds better :/

    A.... M....

    Aslı Murat that’s not nice to say that is sounds better.

  63. j.... i....

    quem veio aqui pela lana^??

    j.... i....

    joao igor frança rebouças eu

  64. G.... D....

    I've been both. I get that feeling, Nina, I get it.

  65. j.... ....

    If you're here for any reason other than to just appreciate a lovely song, please excuse yourself :) I don't really want to hear about who you think sang this song better, why everyone else should like this version better, or why you think slandering an artist for the sake of another is acceptable.

    Thanks very much.

  66. C.... U....

    I really love that Lana decided to pay homage to Nina with her cover, they're both equally beautiful, same with Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood.

  67. r.... ....

    shit this better than lana fuck u mean

  68. T.... S....

    I love you NINA

  69. R.... ....

    Jeff Buckley and Lana Del Rey are a JOKE! Once Nina sings a song it becomes her song. The pathos is not there when performed by others PERIOD. It is incomprehensible why most people just do not appreciate genius! Nina, like Maria Callas, Judy Garland. Frank Sinatra and a few others were UNIQUE and cannot be compared! If unconvinced by this version, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWBO1yNe9K8

    R.... ....

    While I might agree with you on Lana, Jeff Buckley's rendition has much more emotional depth. You might prefer Simone's, but you can't possibly listen to Buckley and think his version was a joke.

  70. H.... ....

    I feel like everyone comes here just to point out how great Lana's cover is but, this one's the original and this touches my heart too. Thank you Miss Nina Simone for performing this song. <3

  71. O.... ....

    I like this version more than Lanas, Nina brings much more emotion in this in my opinion <3 but Lanas is beautiful too

  72. h.... d....

    i love her 💕

  73. B.... ....

    unearthly

  74. F.... K....

    I prefer the Lana Del Rey version , this version is amazing though , I love Nina <3

    F.... K....

    Frank Hodges I understand that the constant mention of Lana Del Rey under Nina Simone’s song can be frustrating, but you are not dealing with that frustration very well.

    F.... K....

    Fadl K same. too.

    F.... K....

    Frank Hodges i’ve seen this comment 6 times shut the fuck up

    F.... K....

    I have never heard of Lana Del Rey, but I am going to play her version, too.

    F.... K....

    Rosebud okay boomer

  75. j.... A....

    Genia!!!

  76. l.... ....

    Happiness is when they both learn to love each other like sisters!

  77. M.... G....

    Why doesn't it suprise me it was a cover from the 50s. I know Lana loves music from those days, like on her third album where she only listens to Billy Holiday (The Darkest Night) , lol. I love not artists as well as Lana, she brings back the jazz, soul and blues but in a more modern but still respectfull to those times. I only think she over does it with her lyrics sometimes, esp about drugs. A bit too forced, she doesn't need to do that coz she is great to listen to. Her voice esp, allthough she may not be as good live, but I really don't care coz Im not seeing her live any day soon anyway.

    M.... G....

    youve been missing alot from lanas live performances man..

    M.... G....

    Monique Geritz the song is called the Blackest Day.lol

    M.... G....

    @Landen Bates I knew that. What a dumb mistake, thanks 4 pointing it out to me. The Blackest Day.....

    M.... G....

    Monique Geritz she's a great artist, a great singer and a great song writer (better at the latter though but who cares?)

    M.... G....

    Monique Geritz I just saw her live, she sounds exactly the same, even better in my opinion. It was amazing. Love her so much.

  78. C.... M....

    que voz,essa mulher é uma deusa

    C.... M....

    arrepiante

  79. M.... ....

    The other guy...

    M.... ....

    the other baby

    M.... ....

    It's not ok to like this song as a guy pls leave

    M.... ....

    Kotobii tell that to Jeff Buckley

  80. R.... S....

    Even as a lana del rey fan. I like this version much more

    R.... S....

    +Nic Sim Sry Im new:) Can someone pls give me some info on this singer

    R.... S....

    I sat and listened to Lana del Rey numerous times and I am glad I heard Nina Simone's version first. I can vividly see what Nina says and really feel that loneliness. Lana's version is a smoky mist of the affair, but Nina socks it to you.

  81. P.... K....

    First song that made me fall in love with you Mz Simone...

  82. J.... B....

    WOW
    Wonderful song by the high priestess of music,Nina Simone.
    But Palmer Nina doesn't sound anything like Sarah Vaughan,in my opinion.

  83. P.... S....

    She reminds me so much of Sarah Vaughn. Not sure if Sarah ever sang this , have to check. Didn't Eydie Gorme record this? Another great voice. Check out Eydie's "Guess Who I Saw Today"

    P.... S....

    It's originally Sarah's song

  84. J.... H....

    Shirley Bassey does a great cover of this.

  85. b.... l....

    So good

  86. c.... o....

    wow I didn't know lana's version was a cover. She did a really good job at honouring the song though. her cover is on point.

    c.... o....

    Jeff Buckley and Lana Del Rey are a JOKE! Once Nina sings a song it becomes her song. The pathos is not there when performed by others PERIOD. It is incomprehensible why most people just do not appreciate genius! Nina, like Maria Callas, Judy Garland. Frank Sinatra and a few others were UNIQUE and cannot be compared!

    c.... o....

    It's crazy for me to think there is a whole new generation out there that hasnt been exposed to Nina. A failing of society really

    c.... o....

    A great song can be done many ways. Where in LDR's version does she not sound like a sidepiece who bought into her self-delusion? LDR's unabashed torch. Simone's dignity eats the wived-up alive!

    c.... o....

    @shoreloop I've always interpreted Lana's version as her herself being that other woman. She's kind of a femme fatale, beautiful but sad and melancholic.

    c.... o....

    in my opinion LDR's cover misses a lot of the subtext about women being unable to perform all the types of femininity expected of them. considering her own lyrics, i get the feeling she thinks the song is sad because the other woman is in love with a married man (with imo isn't the point at all). really like lana but i don't think she's the right person to sing this one

  87. G.... G....

    It makes me sad how this woman is no longer here :(

  88. E.... D....

    This song reminds me of Betty Draper from Mad Men!

    E.... D....

    More like Joan. Betty at least got married instantly after Don and kept it till the end.

  89. P.... J....

    thanks for this album mam rip x

  90. D.... B....

    This song is the real life of the other womans... a life of lonelyness for toys... i feel so sad for those "other womans" , hope my gf does not hear me...

  91. R.... M....

    So is the wife (main chick) or the mistress (side chick) the other woman? I wonder...

    R.... M....

    Where is the confusion? Are you a millennial? Nina, in the song, IS the other woman! She is speaking for the other woman.

    R.... M....

    Frank Hodges omg people like you isnt needed here i've seen you many times trying to ridiculise people but the one who is cringy it's just you.

    R.... M....

    Rodrea Mackey it’s seems there both the other woman if they know of each other never seems to happen to men 😢😕🙁☹️😢

    R.... M....

    Rodrea Mackey it seems who ever is not with the man at that time is the other woman. God bless and help all the women of this world 🗺

    R.... M....

    I understood as being about a woman who is always looking ''perfect''being a ''woman' - stereotypical, letting the man pay and do everything, but she will never really be happy and he will probably cheat anyway when she gets older and isn't looking 'perfect'

  92. d.... ....

    Wow I've always loved Nina, and always loved Lana's version never released it was a cover, wow just wow.

    d.... ....

    this is a cover too...

    d.... ....

    Who did it originally?

    d.... ....

    @Noah Bouchard it's in the description

    d.... ....

    It's on Lana's Ultraviolence album.

  93. E.... R....

    The other woman will never have his love to keep
    And as the years go by the other woman 
    Will spend her life Alone.....

    E.... R....

    No one can phrase it quite like that!

    E.... R....

    And so will the wife.. in which all she gets is the title, not his heart. So don’t feel sorry for the other woman. Feel sorry..... for the wife. 😘

    E.... R....

    @Diamond Unicorn who hurt u?

  94. P.... M....

    💔💔

  95. S.... M....

    "the other women wiII spend her Iife aIone..." that aIways gets to me

    S.... M....

    The other woman is silly for being second fiddle, obviously Nina Simone had played both these roles in her life whether she wanted to our not 😕🙁☹️😢

    S.... M....

    Shady Queens I didn’t think it all came down to sex how silly I am for thinking it was about love and companionship 🧐🤓

    S.... M....

    @Shady Queens what a great queen 😂😂😂

    S.... M....

    @Shady Queens maybe that's all you believe your worth is. A 5 minutes fuck, and then back to the main woman. 🤷
    That would be sad. But hey...