It's a Man's Man's Man's World
Cher Lyrics


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This is a man's world
This is a man's world
But it would be nothing, nothing
Without a women or a girl

You see, man made the car
To take us over the road
Man made the train
To carry the heavy load
Man made the electrolight
To take us out of the dark
Man made the boat full of water
Like Noah made the arc

This is a man's, man's, man's world
But it would be nothing, nothing
Without a women or a girl

Man thinks about little bit of baby girls and a baby boys
Man make them happy
Cos man make them toys
And after man make everything
Everything he can
You know that man makes money
To buy from other man

This is a man's world
But it would be nothing, nothing
Not one little thing
Without a women or a girl





He's lost in the wilderness
He's lost in bitterness

Overall Meaning

Cher's rendition of "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" effectively captures the essence of the song, which was originally recorded by James Brown in 1966. The song is an ode to men and the countless inventions and achievements that they have made throughout history. The lyrics describe how men have created numerous things, including cars, trains, and electricity, that have revolutionized the world as we know it. However, despite these many accomplishments, the song reminds us that men would be nothing without women.


The lyrics acknowledge that everything men have ever made or done is only complete with the presence of women. Even though men build and innovate, women are the ones that bring balance and completeness to life. Cher's interpretation particularly highlights the importance of women in raising children and making them happy, as well as in the creation of man's wealth.


"It's a Man's Man's Man's World" has resonated with listeners for decades, as it captures the reality of gender inequality in a subtle yet impactful way. The song is a reminder that men and women should be viewed as equals, and that the contributions of women should be recognized in all areas of life.


Line by Line Meaning

This is a man's world
This world is dominated by men, their inventions, and their actions.


This is a man's world
This world is seen through the masculine perspective and prioritizes men over women.


But it would be nothing, nothing Without a women or a girl
Despite men's dominance, women and girls are essential for the functioning and survival of our world.


You see, man made the car To take us over the road
Cars, a symbol of freedom and independence, were designed and built by men to move us forward.


Man made the train To carry the heavy load
Trains, an industrial symbol of progress, were created by men to transport large quantities of goods.


Man made the electrolight To take us out of the dark
Electricity and lightbulbs were discovered and improved by men, illuminating our world and making life easier.


Man made the boat full of water Like Noah made the arc
Men have created boats, ships, and other watercraft to cross oceans and seas, much like the mythical story of Noah's ark.


Man thinks about little bit of baby girls and a baby boys Man make them happy Cos man make them toys
Men create toys for children and bring joy to their lives, but their creations are often gendered and reinforce traditional gender roles.


And after man make everything Everything he can You know that man makes money To buy from other man
Men have created countless inventions and contributions to society, but ultimately the end goal is to make money, which often goes back into the hands of other men.


But it would be nothing, nothing Not one little thing Without a women or a girl
The value and importance of women and girls cannot be understated despite their historically marginalized roles in society.


He's lost in the wilderness
Despite men's power and control, they often feel empty and unfulfilled.


He's lost in bitterness
Men can become bitter and resentful when they feel that their dominance and control is being challenged or taken away.




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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Miguel SQC

ut it would be nothing, nothing
Without a women or a girl
You see, man made the car
To take us over the road
Man made the train
To carry the heavy load
Man made the electrolight
To take us out of the dark
Man made the boat full of water
Like Noah made the arc
This is a man's, man's, man's world
But it would be nothing, nothing
Without a women or a girl
Man thinks about little bit of baby girls and a baby boys
Man make them happy
Cos man make them toys
And after man make everything
Everything he can
You know that man makes money
To buy from other man
This is a man's world
But it would be nothing, nothing
Not one little thing
Without a women or a girl
He's lost in the wilderness
He's lost in bitterness



All comments from YouTube:

*prince/ *marie

⭐It's a man's world but Cher own's it. Great voice, Cher nailed it....⭐

Jay Bee

but she's a rich man <3

maxine pace

Beautiful. Well done Cher

John Kirklin

I LOVE CHER!!!

JasonDelRey

So good and sensual. I love this arrangement for her.

Nicole Martin 🏋‍♂️

I love Cher ❤💘

gilbert cartier

Great arrangement.

Michael Robles

Sing it cher!!!!........Blunt TIME!🚬💪✌💖

Mom Matis

it's a man's world is a really nice song you're totally out of your shell and your comfort zone I'm listening to this for the first time ever so to me it's brand new but it's been out for a decade I wish that you would come out with more songs with this temperament of music your voice sounds a little raspberry but sexy and I like it and my friends do too and the video was really nice and like I said it's just out of your comfort zone and we really like it stay safe and have a good holiday from all of us in Maine

Andrés valencia

incredible

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