Man
Flame 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 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, man's, man's world
But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl

Man thinks about our little bitty baby girls and our baby boys
Man made them happy, 'cause man made 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 wouldn't be nothing, nothing, not one little thing, without a woman or a girl




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

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song "Man" by Flame heavily reference James Brown's "It's a Man's Man's Man's World." Flames transforms the song into a commentary on gender roles in society, highlighting the fact that while men have been the dominant figures in shaping the world and technological advancements that come with it, without women, their accomplishments would be meaningless.


The first verse of the song notes how men are the ones responsible for inventions that have changed the world like vehicles, electricity, and boats. However, Flame emphasizes that these inventions were not born just out of men's ambition, but it was also the necessity for women's presence like mothers, sisters, and daughters in their lives that inspired them to create these inventions.


The second verse of the song further explores the idea of men's position is society as they make everything possible for babies to find joy in their lives. Men work to satisfy their desire for profit, buying from one another, and creating a world with a focus on materialistic things over human connection. The song highlights how men are lost in their bitterness, and all of their accomplishments mean nothing without women by their side.


Overall, "Man" by Flame brings a modern spin to James Brown's classic hit by highlighting the gender divide and inspiring people to see the world from a different perspective where genders hold an equal place in society. Flame's "Man" is a poignant reminder of the contributions of women to modern life and the importance of equal opportunity in all aspects of society, including technology and innovation.


Line by Line Meaning

This is a man's world, this is a man's world
The world we live in is dominated by men.


But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl
However, women and girls are the ones who bring meaning and significance to men's achievements and creations.


You see, man made the cars to take us over the road
Men invented cars to ease transportation.


Man made the train to carry the heavy load
Men created trains to haul heavy items over long distances.


Man made electric light to take us out of the dark
Men developed electric lighting to brighten our lives and environments.


Man made the boat for the water, like Noah made the ark
Men constructed boats for travel and transport, just like Noah did in the biblical story.


Man thinks about our little bitty baby girls and our baby boys
Men love and care for their children, both daughters and sons.


Man made them happy, 'cause man made them toys
Men create toys for children to bring joy and happiness.


And after man make everything, everything he can
Men strive to make everything they can, and more.


You know that man makes money, to buy from other man
Men work hard to earn money which they use to buy goods and services from other men.


This is a man's world
Overall, this world belongs to men.


But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing, not one little thing, without a woman or a girl
However, women and girls are invaluable contributors who make men's world complete.


He's lost in the wilderness
Despite achieving much, men can still feel lost and confused.


He's lost in bitterness, he's lost lost
This bitterness and confusion can lead to feeling lost and having a sense of aimlessness.




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

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