No Mans Land
B.o.B vs. Bobby Ray Lyrics
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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
'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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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 ^_^