White Town's sole band member and writer of "Your Woman" Jyoti Prakash Mishra -Mishra wrote that the themes of the song include: "Being a member of an orthodox Trotskyist / Marxist movement. Being a straight guy in love with a lesbian. Being a gay guy in love with a straight man. Being a straight girl in love with a lying, two-timing, fake-arse Marxist. The hypocrisy that results when love and lust get mixed up with highbrow ideals."[4] Mishra admitted that being signed to a major label (EMI) didn't allow him to express creative control, and the loss of his anonymity due to the song's popularity drove him "mad".[1] - Wiki
For those interested in context White Town's sole band member and writer of "Your Woman", Jyoti Prakash Mishra, has stated that the lyrics could stem from or be related to multiple situations. He says "When I wrote it, I was trying to write a pop song that had more than one perspective. Although it’s written in the first person the character behind that viewpoint isn’t necessarily what the casual listener would expect".[6] Mishra writes that the themes of the song include: "Being a member of an orthodox Trotskyist / Marxist movement. Being a straight guy in love with a lesbian. Being a gay guy in love with a straight man. Being a straight girl in love with a lying, two-timing, fake-arse Marxist. The hypocrisy that results when love and lust get mixed up with highbrow ideals."[
Wow, I didn't know that... Always wondered why a song that says "I could never be your woman" was sung by a dude, not because it's wrong but because of the fact that when it was released these kind of different points of view, were not that common.... Anyway I love the song thus far and always will do! 😎🤘🇲🇽
You missed one big part of the song that only heightens the betrayal by the womanizer that this song is written for. When the woman is wondering what makes him the way he is and asks herself, "Is it in your genes? I don't know.. But I'll soon find out, that's for sure!" She is implying that she's pregnant with his child and plans on keeping it. She feels completely used and betrayed, and the significance of stating he has "Marxist ways" is just to further highlight his hypocrisy when he exploits his lovers the same way he believes capitalists exploit the working class. He is what he "claims" to hate. A heartless user of others.
I absolutely love this person. This my favorite thing, when a kick ass song is written and performed by a normal looking person. Someone congratulate White Town for me!
It's a shame the people in the background didn't seem to realise that this guy's song was super influential in the 90s. Funny how people seem confused on why it sounds so different. Obviously he's singing live and not using a voice encoder, so of course it's gonna sound different!
Was a teenager when this song came out. It was a banger then and is today. I remember (then) hearing the guy singing it was schlubby, welp! I'm more shocked (now) by the fact that he is and was a radical leftie. My favorite part of this video is he looks and performs like the leader of a church group on a camping trip leading a singalong
LEGEND. I've gone back to this song countless times since 2003 , I started transitioning officially this year, and now I know why the song felt like it was written for me 😊
This song, to me, is a real treasure... because is from 1997 and talks about a specific kind of guy, with "highbrow marxist ways" but, at the end, is just another "malecentric" man... Very interesting! And a pretty song too! Love it!
I remember when this first came out. It. my sister got the now CD, and that was one of the songs. so she taped it for me, and regretted it afterwords, as I kept playing that song again, and again. totally agree, most underated guy, and beautiful song. also, thank you to the person who pointed out the chords. I think you either put your capo on the 3rd, or 4th fret, but don't quote me, as I haven't used a capo in awhile, but it is capoed I know that much, I play this song too.
goodness, does this ever work as an acoustic piece. bravo. as awesome as this song is, it is far from his best track. jyoti has a huge musical output; i urge everyone to track him down. "the shape of love" and "my baby will love me" are my favorite of his many gorgeous songs.
It's so much better without the backing track when it's played live. I wish he would trust in his acoustic skills, like in this video and not use the backing tracks in his live performances. This was a perfect one.
Miles ahead of his time. It wasn't a crack on italian Radio Stations but, as long as i'm a fan of England since 1977 ,i kmew he was great by staying up to date trough English friends LARRY PORDENONE ITALY.
I had completely forgotten about this song. thank god for WatchMojo and reminding me it existed. not sure which version I like better, this or the original.
Its funny, I always had my suspicions that White Town wasn't an actual woman, but I never would have believed this is how the person looked. My mind always thought White Town was a band. Love the song!
It's not a cover. He's the actual singer of White Town...and the only member.
codeforger he must be the only member!
my mind is blown and my life's been a lie since 1997.
It's almost a cover. The og song "your woman" that has that "beat" is from 1932. Shit blew my mind when i heard it
White Town's sole band member and writer of "Your Woman" Jyoti Prakash Mishra -Mishra wrote that the themes of the song include: "Being a member of an orthodox Trotskyist / Marxist movement. Being a straight guy in love with a lesbian. Being a gay guy in love with a straight man. Being a straight girl in love with a lying, two-timing, fake-arse Marxist. The hypocrisy that results when love and lust get mixed up with highbrow ideals."[4] Mishra admitted that being signed to a major label (EMI) didn't allow him to express creative control, and the loss of his anonymity due to the song's popularity drove him "mad".[1] - Wiki
The only member??! And who made the other instruments?
Underrated talent. The song never gets old.
Indeed.
It’s one of the great songs of the ‘90s.
Word
Exactly. And his voice is the most beautiful I’ve ever heard tbh.
Music Industry is cruel, real talent gets wasted
i thought the singer was this tall skinny white dude, wow this was a surprise, not that this changes the way i look at the band
And? :) I thought so too... It made me love the song a lot more... (^_^)
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As in, on getting to know he is who he is! :)
What you mean is the cover fo the song
That's exactly what I thought
No, that guy is the only member of the one-man band, White Town.
So weird how his voice sounds better live than on the album. No matter what though, the song is absolutely legendary.
On the recording there's a strong lo-fi / telephone effect.
For those interested in context
White Town's sole band member and writer of "Your Woman", Jyoti Prakash Mishra, has stated that the lyrics could stem from or be related to multiple situations. He says "When I wrote it, I was trying to write a pop song that had more than one perspective. Although it’s written in the first person the character behind that viewpoint isn’t necessarily what the casual listener would expect".[6]
Mishra writes that the themes of the song include: "Being a member of an orthodox Trotskyist / Marxist movement. Being a straight guy in love with a lesbian. Being a gay guy in love with a straight man. Being a straight girl in love with a lying, two-timing, fake-arse Marxist. The hypocrisy that results when love and lust get mixed up with highbrow ideals."[
Wow, I didn't know that... Always wondered why a song that says "I could never be your woman" was sung by a dude, not because it's wrong but because of the fact that when it was released these kind of different points of view, were not that common.... Anyway I love the song thus far and always will do! 😎🤘🇲🇽
I thought it was a reply song to the old song the sample was taken from. Look it up.
Thanks, Wikipedia.
You missed one big part of the song that only heightens the betrayal by the womanizer that this song is written for.
When the woman is wondering what makes him the way he is and asks herself, "Is it in your genes? I don't know.. But I'll soon find out, that's for sure!" She is implying that she's pregnant with his child and plans on keeping it. She feels completely used and betrayed, and the significance of stating he has "Marxist ways" is just to further highlight his hypocrisy when he exploits his lovers the same way he believes capitalists exploit the working class. He is what he "claims" to hate. A heartless user of others.
@@johngleue It really is a brilliant song when you think about it, and always just sounded amazing even to my 11 yo ears
Only just discovered this track in 2024, now it's on constant repeat! What a classic!
We grew up with this 👍👌
this man's voice could stop wars dude
A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR THOSE WHO ARE JUST DISCOVERING THIS GEM
What is the silence for?
I absolutely love this person. This my favorite thing, when a kick ass song is written and performed by a normal looking person. Someone congratulate White Town for me!
What is a normal person?
@@Straightjacket154 he doesn't look like a rockstar I reckon
@@Straightjacket154 probably he mean that guy looks and behave not like celebrity, and he's open to speak with everybody
@@Straightjacket154 the kinda person that you could have a chat in the pub with, someone who doesn’t let the fame rise to their head basically.
@@thehomefront1905 It is a great song. And I was expecting a Brian Molko (Placebo) androgynous looking rockstar. Hence my comment ✌🏻😜
This is why I love music you never know who is behind the mic ❤️
It's a shame the people in the background didn't seem to realise that this guy's song was super influential in the 90s.
Funny how people seem confused on why it sounds so different. Obviously he's singing live and not using a voice encoder, so of course it's gonna sound different!
Was a teenager when this song came out. It was a banger then and is today. I remember (then) hearing the guy singing it was schlubby, welp! I'm more shocked (now) by the fact that he is and was a radical leftie.
My favorite part of this video is he looks and performs like the leader of a church group on a camping trip leading a singalong
LEGEND. I've gone back to this song countless times since 2003 , I started transitioning officially this year, and now I know why the song felt like it was written for me 😊
Trans man who also loves this song here!
That guy is a genius, this song is timeless and incredible
A one-hit wonder, but such a hit!
Check Jyoti Mishra's channel here in youtube. He has manny good songs that probably will never hit mainstream coverage unless his music goes viral.
his other songs are actually really good!
It's better than being a no hit nobody. All you need is one great song to make it on the radio.
This song is one of the all time classics, the fact that it stands up to an unplugged version shows how good it is. x
Never would have guessed this is the face of White Town. Brilliant!
One of the best songs of the 90s! Maybe ever! A truly original piece with that old school sample !
I’ve loved this song since it came out and it’s still as good as when I first heard it.
This song, to me, is a real treasure... because is from 1997 and talks about a specific kind of guy, with "highbrow marxist ways" but, at the end, is just another "malecentric" man...
Very interesting!
And a pretty song too! Love it!
Hard to believe this guy was responsible for one of the late-90s.
There was more than one late 90s? 🤔
@@DanEllis he meant hit.
THIS IS MY FAVOURITE SONG EVER!!!!!! True Classic And Will Never Get Bored Of It.
Mine too ! Since 1997
He was signed to Madonna label 😎
I mean, it's a great song. I could name 50 better though.
@@tabplay8124 you have great taste 😄👌👍
Fantastic! I never get tired of this song.
I have loved this song for so fuckin long.
Such a ballsy song.
I hella give it a 15 out of 10.
Thank you for your art
Take swear word out😱
super underrated. one of my favorite artists
I remember when this first came out. It. my sister got the now CD, and that was one of the songs. so she taped it for me, and regretted it afterwords, as I kept playing that song again, and again. totally agree, most underated guy, and beautiful song. also, thank you to the person who pointed out the chords. I think you either put your capo on the 3rd, or 4th fret, but don't quote me, as I haven't used a capo in awhile, but it is capoed I know that much, I play this song too.
I've always loved this song but this version is beautiful ❤️
Wow! I've always loved this song since it came out
I wish meet him in person. I am very impressed
Wow. Mind blown. Not what I was expecting. Excellent song. I bought this and leant it to my mate and never got it back. Gutted.
such a haunting tune, as much as I liked the looped kb on the studio version, its awesome acoustic.
Such a nice voice 😊
I understand this song soooooooo much better listening/watching this now. I have always loved this song but now I love the artist!
goodness, does this ever work as an acoustic piece. bravo.
as awesome as this song is, it is far from his best track. jyoti has a huge musical output; i urge everyone to track him down. "the shape of love" and "my baby will love me" are my favorite of his many gorgeous songs.
The guy at the back is either not from the 90's or probably bored or probably heartbroken
or deaf
Kicks ass...still sounds fresh.
'97 .. im 13 years old back then..
Damn..
Long time..
This was one of my all time favorite songs in hs. I’m blown away that this guy is the author. I’m quitting my job and chasing my dream
Ten człowiek w tle odnajduje w tym utworze swoją przygodę z miłością. Dlatego ma takie odruchy
I love dancing to this song!
I've loved this song since it came out.....the track it was sampled from is pretty amazing too
lol that's no cover...it's White Town (Mishra), the guy that actually did it back in the 90's.
Amazing voice
This is one of my favourite tunes 🤘🤘🤘🤘
so fucking good i miss the beat in the background tho. this guy is unbelievable!
Maravilla de canción, saludos!
Love hearing it like this … really an underrated song writer !!!!
Always loved this tune 💚
Anche io ho comprato il suo disco! Canzone bellissima
Always loved this song. Didn't realize it was an Indian dude. Awesome!
my fav song. I used to drive my family crazy, as I'd play it over and over again on repeat.
He's actually in the music video. He's the guy in the TV set singing at some points in the video.
very good song, it never goes out of style
Beautiful voice
such a Talent!!!!!!!!!!!!
great version well done man
Que hermosa voz, sin autotune como en el reggaetón 👍
"Women in technology" is one my favorite album. Great ! Thanks
I really love this song.
is D, Em, C, Am?
Love this man, his voice is amazing and this song is so good.
Gosh this is such a good song
Just one word says it.....Wicked!
Simplemente hermosa cancion.....
Though the trumpet line is really what defines the song (in my opinion), it sounds pretty cool as an acoustic version from the original artist.
My fav song as a kid in the 90s thanks jyoti
dude where has he been hiding all this time?
I must admit always thought the singer is white, surprise here and I still love the song!!
this song is badass
Is this the best rated video on UA-cam? 600 likes and one single dislike.
this song actually lives off its greatly produced studio sound.
i heard once that this song was recorded at a hotelroom
Bedroom
Quite a lot of positive comments about the artist and the song. And I guess what they say is true!
This guy is something else.
woah, this was performed on my 7th birthday! his voice is amazing
It's so much better without the backing track when it's played live. I wish he would trust in his acoustic skills, like in this video and not use the backing tracks in his live performances. This was a perfect one.
HE IS NOT WHAT I IMAGINED HIM TO LOOK LIKE!!
Great song
2024 still slaps
That pinkie though. So fancyyyyyy.
Still loving that smile Jyoti ☺️
You make me proud to be from Derby, Jyoti ❤
Miles ahead of his time.
It wasn't a crack on italian Radio Stations but, as long as i'm a fan of England since 1977 ,i kmew he was great by staying up to date trough English friends
LARRY PORDENONE ITALY.
Love it!!!
Amazing version, even more beautiful if it were possible.
This song made me as a trans youth lol love it love him
1000000%
It's so Beautifull...
Great! Thx for the upload.
This is purê bliss
this is fucking GREAT
The guy in the left corner 😀 how can you seat almost the whole song through with this attitude 🤣🤣
love it
Still awesome
2021 still the greatest
There he is 🤩!
Long live the 90s
Fantastic 😎
Heard this on TV,had to find it
I live near Derby 😃
Not heard this for a very long time,he was on Madonna music label 😃
I had completely forgotten about this song. thank god for WatchMojo and reminding me it existed. not sure which version I like better, this or the original.
Its funny, I always had my suspicions that White Town wasn't an actual woman, but I never would have believed this is how the person looked. My mind always thought White Town was a band. Love the song!
that guy so LOVES HIM!...
best song ever I'm sure he's still getting pay for he's royalties
My most favorite version on this song!