If I Was A Man
Jessica Sutta Lyrics
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Just for a day
I'd take my time on you
That's what a man would do
If I was a man
Just for a day
And once I had my way
Monday night
Tuesday night
Friday night
Every night
Why?
Cause I can
New York and Japan
Make a stop off in Milan
After all,
I'm a man
[Chorus]
I'll Get to know your family
Your friends will fall in love with me
Just happens all so easily
Easily
I'll have you think that I'm the one
You play the part I play along
We can have a lot of fun
Until I'm done
If I was a man
For a day if I was a man
If I was a man
For a day if I was a man
I turn it on
Turn it off
Turn out
Turn it up
Why?
Cause I can
It's no sweat
Give the check
Show respect
Don't forget you're paying later
That's the plan
[Chorus]
If I was a man
For a day if I was a man
If I was a man
For a day if I was a man
If I was a man
Just for a day
I'd take my time on you
That's what a man would do
If I was a man
Just for a day
And once I had my way
I'd get up, get up and walk away
[Repeat: x4]
If I was a man
For a day if I was a man
[Repeat: x2]
I'd take my time on you
That's what a man would do
And once I had my way
I'd get up, get up and walk away
The lyrics of Jessica Sutta's song "If I Was A Man" depict a woman who imagines what it would be like to occupy the role of a man for just one day. The song is a fun, playful expression of the singer's desire to be dominant in a romantic relationship. Sutta describes how she would take her time with her partner, giving herself the freedom to pursue other interests when she is done.
The lyrics also explore the idea of taking control of social situations, as Sutta sings about being able to go out every night and visit multiple cities in one trip. She describes herself as confident and in charge, with the power to impress her partner's family and friends effortlessly.
Overall, the song is an upbeat, empowering celebration of feminine power and desire, with a playful nod to traditional gender roles.
Line by Line Meaning
If I was a man
If I were a man, even if only for a day
Just for a day
For only one day
I'd take my time on you
I would be patient with you
That's what a man would do
This is what society expects of a man
And once I had my way
Once I got what I wanted
I'd get up, get up and walk away
I would leave immediately afterward
Monday night
One night of the week
Tuesday night
Another night of the week
Friday night
A popular night for going out
Every night
I enjoy going out each night
Why?
Because I can
New York and Japan
Two popular travel destinations
Make a stop off in Milan
Visit another popular city
After all,
Because I'm a man
I'll Get to know your family
I will get to know your relatives
Your friends will fall in love with me
Your friends will be attracted to me
Just happens all so easily
It will be effortless for me to charm them
I'll have you think that I'm the one
I will manipulate you into believing that I am the perfect match for you
You play the part I play along
We will pretend in this relationship
We can have a lot of fun
We will enjoy each other's company
Until I'm done
Until I am finished with this relationship
I turn it on
I can control the situation
Turn it off
I can stop the situation
Turn out
I can leave the situation
Turn it up
I can intensify the situation
It's no sweat
It is easy for me
Give the check
I will pay the bill
Show respect
I will be polite
Don't forget you're paying later
I expect you to return the favor in the future
That's the plan
I have a strategy in mind
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL SMITH, MICHAEL W. SMITH, MIRIAM NERVO, OLIVIA NERVO, OLIVIA MARGARET NERVO, STEFANIE RIDEL
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