Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves
Eurythmics Annie Lennox Dave Stewart & Aretha Franklin Lyrics

Now there was a time when we used to say, That behind every great man, There had to be a great woman, But in these times of change, You know that it's no longer true, So we're comin' out of the kitchen, 'Cause there's somethin' we forgot to say to you (we say)
In the past, people believed that behind every great man was a great woman. But in today's era of change and gender equality, this notion is no longer true. Women are coming out of the kitchen and they have a message to convey.

Sisters are doin' it for themselves, Standin' on their own two feet, And ringin' on their own bells, Said, sisters are doin' it for themselves
Women are achieving great things by themselves, without the help of men. They are standing independently and making their own choices. The chorus of the song is a call to sisterhood, with women helping each other out.

Now this is a song to celebrate, The conscious liberation of the female state, Mothers, daughters and their daughters too, yeah, Woman to woman, We're singin' with you
This song is all about celebrating the liberation of women and their ability to make their own choices. This includes mothers, daughters, and granddaughters. The song invites all women to sing together and stand up for their rights.

The inferior sex had got a new exterior, We got doctors, lawyers, politicians too, Everybody, take a look around, Can you see, can you see, can you see, There's a woman right next to you, hoh hoh
Women, who were once thought of as inferior, have a new exterior. They have proven their worth in various fields, such as medicine, law, politics, and more. The song encourages everyone to take a look around and see women succeeding in their respective fields.

We say, sisters are doin' it for themselves, oh yes we are, Standin' on their own two feet, And ringin' on their own bells, Sisters are doin' it for themselves
The song repeats its core message that women are independent and successful, standing on their own feet and ringing their own bells. Women are doing this for themselves and for their fellow sisters.

Now we ain't makin' stories, We ain't layin' plans, Don't ya know a man still loves a woman, And a woman still loves a man, (Just the same)
The song clarifies that it is not about women replacing men or making up stories about their successes. The song acknowledges that men and women can still love each other and work together as equals.

Sisters are doin' it for themselves, Ah there was a time, ah when they used to say, That behind every great man, There had to be a great woman, In these times of change, You know that it's no longer true, So we're comin' out of the kitchen, 'Cause there's somethin' we forgot to say to you (we say)
The song repeats its message for emphasis, stating that women are making their own way in the world, without relying on men. It ends on the note that women are coming out of the kitchen to show the world what they're made of.

Sisters are doin' it for themselves, Standin' on their own two feet, And ringin' on their own bells, Sisters are doin' it for themselves
The song reiterates its powerful message of women achieving great things by themselves and helping other women. Women are standing tall and ringing their own bells of success.

Go on girl, go for it, go for it, Sisters are doin' it for themselves, Step right to it girl, Sisters are doin' it, doin' it, Doin' it, doin' it, doin' it, doin' it, Sisters are doin' it for themselves
The song encourages all women to go out and pursue their dreams. Women should be confident in their abilities and persevere despite any obstacles. The song calls on women to keep doing what they're doing because they are doing it for themselves and for their fellow sisters.

Doin' it, doin' it, doin' it, doin' it, Sisters are doin' it for themselves, Doin' it, doin' it, doin' it, doin' it, Sisters are doin' it for themselves, Yeah yeah, Sisters are doin' it for themselves, People pay to hear what we say, Standin' it on our own two feet, Yeah, Bring it on down and back, Here we come now
The song ends with more repetition of the central theme, that women are achieving great things and standing firmly on their own two feet. The song affirms that people are paying attention to the message of empowerment that this song represents. Women are confident and proud, and they're coming together to make their own way in the world.