It's a Man's Man's Man's World
ジェームス・ブラウン & The J.B.'s Lyrics


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This is a man's world
This is a man's world
But it wouldn't be nothing
Nothing without a woman or a girl

You see man made the cars
To take us over the road
Man made the train
To carry the heavy load
Man made the electric light
To take us out of the dark
Man made the boat for the water
Like Noah made the ark

This is a man's world
This is a man's world
But it wouldn't be nothing
Nothing without a woman or a girl

Man think about a little bit of baby girls
And a baby boys
Man makes them happy
Cause man makes them toys
And after man make everything everything he can
Even though the man makes money
To buy from other man

This is a man's world
This is a man's world
But it wouldn't be nothing
Nothing without a woman or a girl

Oh how, how man needs a woman
I sympathize with the man that don't have a woman
He's lost in the wilderness




He's lost in bitterness
He's lost in loneliness

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of James Brown & The J.B.'s's song It's a Man's Man's Man's World speaks about the dominance of men in the world but acknowledges the importance of women in their lives. The song suggests that men have created everything that makes the world what it is today, like cars, trains, lights, and boats, but he would be nothing without a woman. The song's chorus suggests that the world is a man's world, but that it would be nothing if it wasn't for women. The song is a poignant reminder that women play a significant role in a man's life, despite the world's patriarchal nature.


The song's lyrics speak volumes about the importance of women in a man's life. It acknowledges that men have created everything that makes the world what it is today, but the world would be nothing without women. The song recognizes that men are partial to their children, and making them happy becomes a crucial aspect of their lives. Even though a man makes money to buy things from other men, the song suggests that money is not everything that a man needs, and without a woman, he is lost in the wilderness of bitterness and loneliness.


Line by Line Meaning

This is a man's world
Men dominate and control society.


This is a man's world
Men have built and achieved everything around us.


But it wouldn't be nothing
However, all of these achievements and creations would mean nothing.


Nothing without a woman or a girl
Without the companionship, support, and contributions of women, society cannot truly flourish.


You see man made the cars
Men have created the technology that we use to travel.


To take us over the road
These machines help us move faster and more efficiently.


Man made the train
Men invented locomotives for transportation.


To carry the heavy load
These machines help us transport goods and materials across long distances.


Man made the electric light
Men developed electricity and the lightbulb to brighten our daily lives.


To take us out of the dark
These inventions have allowed us to illuminate formerly dark spaces, even at night.


Man made the boat for the water
Men have constructed watercraft to explore and navigate the world's oceans, lakes, and rivers.


Like Noah made the ark
These inventions are reminiscent of biblical tales, where men build vessels for survival and exploration.


Man think about a little bit of baby girls
Men dream of creating new life and families.


And a baby boys
Men desire to raise and shape the next generation of sons and daughters.


Man makes them happy
Fathers and male role models delight in bringing joy and fulfillment to young children.


Cause man makes them toys
Men have designed playthings and gadgets to entertain and educate the next generation.


And after man make everything everything he can
Even despite all their achievements and creations,


Even though the man makes money
Even when men accumulate wealth and economic power,


To buy from other man
They must purchase goods and services from other people, including women.


Oh how, how man needs a woman
Men rely on emotional and physical connection with women.


I sympathize with the man that don't have a woman
I empathize with men who may be struggling with loneliness or feel they are missing this key aspect of their lives.


He's lost in the wilderness
Without a partner, men can feel adrift, directionless, isolated, and confused.


He's lost in bitterness
These negative emotions can consume a man and harm his mental health and wellbeing.


He's lost in loneliness
All of these effects of not having a woman in one's life can lead to deep feelings of sadness and emptiness.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Brown, Betty Jean Newsome

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