Why is it WOMEN instead of WOMAN?

[elepop]

Either way, it's not like "my name's woman" or "my name's women" make any sense grammatically.

[Raleigh]

Originally Posted by asongforXX

Either way, it's not like "my name's woman" or "my name's women" make any sense grammatically.

Doubt anyone in Japan cares. English seems to be used haphazardly because it has a "cool factor". A load of Ayu's titles don't make much sense gramatically like "STEP you".

[Luv ~Venus~]

I don't get the whole CAP size thing too. What's the purpose? Is it to more notice to the CAP'ED word or something???

[JinHamasaki]

Originally Posted by Luv ~Venus~

I don't get the whole CAP size thing too. What's the purpose? Is it to more notice to the CAP'ED word or something???

jsut some words looked better capped or not

talkin' 2 myself vs. TALKIN' 2 MYSELF

NEVER EVER vs. never ever

[alt.total-loser]

Originally Posted by Luv ~Venus~

I don't get the whole CAP size thing too. What's the purpose? Is it to more notice to the CAP'ED word or something???

If I ever become a singer or something (which I won't - not part of my plan in how I'll become famous), then I'd cap certain words to dramatize or make a point with them.

But when dealing with Jpop peeps, who knows.

[JaysenRyan]

Sort of like she's saying "My Name's WOMEN" as if she's saying she represent all Women in the song. She is all Women and she has a message. Sort of like that. Thats my belief anywho. Like if you were to say My Name's Payback. Youd be representing Payback as a whole, an idea.

[Corybobory]

About the capitalized thing-

I notice when Japanese is romanized sometimes katakata words are written in all caps... and the hirigana is just written in normal case. So maybe the Japanese see WRITING IN ALL CAPS as if it is katakana... the equivalent of italisizing or drawing attention to it...

[bondingo]

Like already said before, I think that it's because she's representing all women and speaking up for them. That's why only her name is women, because she is sticking up herself, not as if all women are. I don't know, it could just be due to the fact that her English isn't wonderful. But it isn't too bad. After all, she spoke very well during that CNN interview.

[Meat Pao]

The mystery of song titles! LOL

Originally Posted by alt.total-loser

If I ever become a singer or something (which I won't - not part of my plan in how I'll become famous), then I'd cap certain words to dramatize or make a point with them.

But when dealing with Jpop peeps, who knows.

Yes, it makes the title way more interesting. And western artist are starting to experiment with titles now. (ex. Fall Out Boy, Gym Class Heroes e.g Were Like a Lawyer (You + Me), Clothes off!!)

Anyone else think this is inspired by eastern music?

[Dustie]

Originally Posted by Corybobory

About the capitalized thing-

I notice when Japanese is romanized sometimes katakata words are written in all caps... and the hirigana is just written in normal case. So maybe the Japanese see WRITING IN ALL CAPS as if it is katakana... the equivalent of italisizing or drawing attention to it...

That's a good point there...

[SilentSmiles]

Originally Posted by Luv ~Venus~

I think the song was intent to represent all women and not just Ayu! XD That's my explaination!

That's also what i think

[tinka69]

or it could just be her really bad english.

[alt.total-loser]

Or she could be doing something slightly intelligent with a song title.

Originally Posted by Aisha_Angel

I've always thought of it as Ayu's very own "I'm Every Woman" (Chaka Khan) song. Instead of it being about all women, it's Ayu representing every woman.

This is the best explanation. "I'm Every Woman" is a great comparison.

If you pay attention to the lyrics, Ayu is speaking in the first person plural form ("we/us"). She is speaking on behalf of all women united.

It's not Engrish, it's intellectual and artistic.

[tinka69]

just putting down a possible point.

[Zeke.]

I think it is because it is an anthem for all "WOMEN" and not just herself.

[jiarongisme]

It's probably just Engrish

[odyayumi]

yeah.. im confused too..
the english names of songs.. like GREATful days.. but not Grateful days

[taskinillusion]

Yes, she's speaking for all WOMEN, duh, it was done on PURPOSE. I think GREATFUL DAYS was done on purpose too... because the days were... great. And she's also grateful for them. :p