Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam lends vocals to this track.
Besides that, I feel like this song is about a toxic relationship, that is killing her inside even though she loves him. But she knows that she has to let him go, because they’re bound to destroy themselves if they stay together.
[Verse 1]
I want to be a good woman
And I want for you to be a good man
[Refrain]
This is why I will be leaving
And this is why I can't see you no more
I will miss your heart so tender
And I will love this love forever
[Verse 2]
I don't want to be a bad woman
And I can't stand to see you be a bad man
I will miss your heart so tender
And I will love this love forever
[Refrain]
And this is why I am leaving
And this is why I can't see you no more
This is why I am lying when I say
That I don't love you no more
[Outro]
'Cause I want to be a good woman
And I want for you to be a good man
Good Woman was written by Cat Power.
Good Woman was produced by Cat Power.
Cat Power released Good Woman on Tue Feb 18 2003.