Gypsy Woman (La Da Dee La Da Da) (Basement Boy) Lyrics
Crystal Waters
Lyrics
The winds are blowing every morning
Just to do her hair now
Because she cares you all
Her day oh wouldn't be right
Without her make up
She's never had a make up
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
She's just like you and me
But she's homeless, she's homeless
As she stands there singing for money
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
In my sleep I see her begging
Reaching police
Although her body's not mine
I ask now I do, now I do
She's just like you and me
But she's homeless, she's homeless
As she stands there singing for money
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
She's just like you and me
As she stands there singing for money
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
La da dee la dee da
Know me
Did you know, did you know
Did you know
Song & Lyrics Facts
Crystal Waters’ “Gypsy Woman (La Da Dee La Da Da) (Basement Boy Stripped Mix)” was released in 1991, and is featured on the singer-songwriter's debut album Surprise. The song was written by Crystal Waters and Richard Rudolf, with production handled by Basement Boys.
It became an instant hit, peaking at number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also topped charts in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, France and Belgium. The lyrics of the song depict a woman who travels around looking for love and understanding. The chorus repeats the phrase “la da dee la da da” which has become a popular catchphrase among music fans. The stripped mix version of the song is slower and more atmospheric than the original, making it a great choice for relaxing and unwinding after a long day.