Not so old and not so young But to me you'll always stay a little woman Oh, woman Not so silent, not so loud You were there but mom and dad never saw ya Oh, woman You could be singing like an angel, but no The showgirl life was not really yours And preserving your good looks You threw yourself into the books like a woman Oh, woman But sister This world is a dangerous place Regardless you're searching for grace It might bring some tears on your face Oh oh oh Remember The music was always my choice You don't need to raise up your voice This song says "I love you, rejoice" Oh oh oh, Serena Serena Oh oh oh, Serena Serena Oh oh oh Not so happy, not so sad Early coffee and cigarette, that's your moment Oh woman And you're looking for a job But they want cash to take you on, so you worry Oh woman You could be traveling with your dog and your man Or thinking totally for yourself But you wanted to stay safe And close to family just in case, like a woman Oh woman But sister This world is a dangerous place Regardless you're searching for grace It might rip some tears off your face Oh oh oh Remember The music was always my choice You don't need to raise up your voice This song says "I love you, rejoice" Oh oh oh, Serena Serena Oh oh oh, Serena Serena Oh oh oh