No Mans Land
B.o.B vs. Bobby Ray Lyrics


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I don't want to be no man's woman
It don't make me happy this mantrolling
Thing that you got for me so I become
No man's woman

I don't want to be no man's woman
I've other work I want to get done
I haven't traveled this far to become
No man's woman
No man's woman

'Cause I'm tired of it
And I'm so scared of it
That I'll never trust again
'Cause a man can fake you
Take your soul and make you
Miserable in so much pain

My friends think I'm alone but I've got secrets
I don't tell everything about the love I get
I got a lovin' man but he's a spirit

He never does me harm never treats me bad
He'd never takes away all the love he has
And I'm forgiven oh a million times

I'm never tired of it
And I'm not scared of it
'Cause it doesn't cause me pain
Like a man can fake you
Take your soul and make you
Never be yourself again

I never want to be no man's woman
I only want to be my own woman
I haven't traveled this far to become
No man's woman




No man's woman
No man's woman

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "No Man's Land" by B.o.B vs. Bobby Ray represent a strong message of female empowerment and independence. The song conveys the idea that the singer doesn't want to be defined by any man's ownership, control or validation. She is satisfied with her own identity and does not want to be anyone's possession or object. The chorus repeats the line "I don't want to be no man's woman" to emphasize this point. The woman in the song is determined to accomplish her own personal goals and to live her life on her own terms, without being tied down or held back by a man or anyone else.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want to be no man's woman
I don't want to be exclusively committed to a man


It don't make me happy this mantrolling
I'm not satisfied with just looking after a man


Thing that you got for me so I become
You want me to do this, but it goes against my wishes


I've other work I want to get done
I have other goals and passions in life


I haven't traveled this far to become
I didn't come all this way just to settle


Cause I'm tired of it
I'm exhausted from dealing with it


And I'm so scared of it
I'm afraid of getting hurt again


That I'll never trust again
I'm afraid to let my guard down


Cause a man can fake you
Men have the ability to deceive you


Take your soul and make you
They can take advantage of your vulnerabilities


Miserable in so much pain
Causing you to suffer greatly


My friends think I'm alone but I've got secrets
I keep my personal life private


I don't tell everything about the love I get
I keep some things to myself


I got a lovin' man but he's a spirit
I do have love in my life, but it's not from a physical man


He never does me harm never treats me bad
This love is never abusive or hurtful


He'd never takes away all the love he has
It's a constant flow of love and support


And I'm forgiven oh a million times
I'm always given second chances


And I'm not scared of it
I'm not afraid of this love


Cause it doesn't cause me pain
It doesn't hurt me like a man can


'Cause a man can fake you
Again, men can deceive you


Never be yourself again
It can change who you are as a person


I only want to be my own woman
I want to be independent and make my own choices


No man's woman
I refuse to be tied down by a man


No man's woman
I won't be submissive to a man


No man's woman
I won't give up my ambitions for a man




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SINEAD O'CONNOR, SCOTT CUTLER, ANNE PREVEN

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@boxybrown4421

BoB once again puts it down man the more i listen the more i love his music keep it up

@marsbarz27

Does anyone know of any other songs similar to this one? I love how it is instrumental and picks up, and also has great lyrics. It is a very intricate song.

@UMCProductions2013

Marly Peikes
I have yet to find any song remotely similar within 6 years. Truly a work of art...

@LivStressFree

i think i've worn out the cd from overplaying it. Thanks BOB for giving me hope for the future of music

@RyRyLove202

Still his best song.

@bigray87

B.O.B is the future, all his music is so good

@JTCraZ13

Seriously!! They're like the PERFECT combination!!

@Southernbelleinla

i love this song!

@stevenvantyle9401

1:29-2:05 absolute fire

@MsMeme1992

I LOVE THIS SONGGGG ^_^

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