All Woman

The lyrics describe a couple whose closeness has faded. The woman feels overlooked and hurt by her partner’s criticism, while he is absorbed in work and has stopped showing her the affection he once did. She speaks up, explaining that she works hard and still needs love. By the end, he recognizes the pain he has caused, and they seem to move toward repairing their relationship.

The contrast between “lady” and “all woman” suggests that she does not need to look polished or fit an ideal of elegance to deserve respect and affection. “From Monday to Sunday” emphasizes the constant effort she puts into life, much of which her partner may not notice. Her tears, held back for a long time, make visible feelings she has kept hidden. The phrase “wrapped up in working for his pay” means that work has occupied his attention so completely that he has missed what is happening at home.

The ending offers hope, but not certainty: “We can be sweet again” sounds like a possibility, not proof that everything is fixed. His apology and changed words may show renewed understanding, yet the lyrics leave open whether his attention will remain. The song can be read as a plea for everyday appreciation, as much as a wish to recover the romance the couple once shared.