“Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.”

The speaker suggests that other women are curious about the source of her allure or attractiveness.

“I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size”

The speaker contrasts herself with conventional standards of beauty, stating that she does not fit the mold of a typical fashion model.

“But when I start to tell them, They think I’m telling lies.”

When she tries to explain her unique appeal, others may doubt or find it hard to believe.

“I say, It’s in the reach of my arms The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my lips.”

The speaker reveals her secret, attributing her allure to physical attributes such as her arm’s reach, hip span, walking style, and the way her lips curl when she speaks.

“I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me.”

The speaker proudly declares her identity as a woman, emphasizing her phenomenal nature and uniqueness.

“I walk into a room Just as cool as you please,”

The speaker describes her confident and composed demeanor when entering a room.

“And to a man, The fellows stand or Fall down on their knees.”

Men’s reactions to her entrance are depicted as either standing in admiration or being so captivated that they metaphorically fall to their knees.

“Then they swarm around me, A hive of honey bees.”

Describes the attention she receives from men, likening it to bees swarming around a hive.

“I say, It’s the fire in my eyes, And the flash of my teeth, The swing in my waist, And the joy in my feet.”

The speaker attributes her magnetism to the passion in her eyes, her bright smile, the movement of her waist, and the happiness reflected in her steps.

“I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me.”

Reiteration of her pride in being a phenomenal woman.

“Men themselves have wondered What they see in me.”

Acknowledges that men are often perplexed by the attraction they feel towards her.

“They try so much But they can’t touch My inner mystery.”

Despite their efforts, men cannot fully understand or grasp the speaker’s inner mystery or essence.

“When I try to show them They say they still can’t see.”

Even when she attempts to explain, men claim not to comprehend.

“I say, It’s in the arch of my back, The sun of my smile, The ride of my breasts, The grace of my style.”

The speaker attributes her allure to specific physical and personal qualities, such as the curve of her back, the warmth of her smile, the carriage of her breasts, and the elegance of her style.

“I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me.”

Reaffirms her identity and pride as a phenomenal woman.

“Now you understand Just why my head’s not bowed.”

The speaker suggests that now the reader understands the source of her confidence and pride.

“I don’t shout or jump about Or have to talk real loud.”

She contrasts her self-assured nature with not needing to be loud or attention-seeking.

“When you see me passing It ought to make you proud.”

Suggests that witnessing her should evoke a sense of pride in others.

“I say, It’s in the click of my heels, The bend of my hair, the palm of my hand, The need of my care,”

She attributes her pride to various details, including the sound of her heels, the flow of her hair, the touch of her hand, and the care she provides.

“‘Cause I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me.”

The poem concludes with a final assertion of her identity and phenomenal nature as a woman.