Do You Remember
Kathryn Lyrics
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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 trains to carry heavy loads
Man made electric light to take us out of the dark
Man made the boat for the water, like Noah made the ark
But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl
Man thinks about a little baby girls and a baby boys
Man makes then happy 'cause man makes them toys
And after man has made 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 without a woman or a girl
He's lost in the wilderness
He's lost in bitterness
The song "Do You Remember" by Kathryn is a rendition of James Brown's "It's a Man's Man's Man's World". The song discusses the male-dominated world and how much of the things we enjoy today are creations of men. It starts by acknowledging that this is a man's world, but the chorus reminds us of the important role women play.
The first verse mentions some of the things that men have created to make life easier, such as cars, trains, electric light, and boats. The verse seems to emphasize man's desire for control by creating things that can move us from one place to another, give us light when it is dark, and keep us afloat at sea. But the chorus provides the balance, insisting that it wouldn't be anything without the contribution of women.
The second verse highlights the way men make children happy by giving them toys, and the fact that they've created everything within their power to create. But in his quest for more, they've become lost in the wilderness, a metaphor for the world they've built for themselves. The bitterness referred to may be the realization that despite creating all these 'worlds,' one thing they cannot live without is a woman.
Overall, the song is a reminder that although men have created many things in the world, it would be nothing without the balance of female energy.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a man's world, this is a man's world
The current state of the world is that men hold more power and influence.
But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl
Women's contributions to society are invaluable and without them, the world would lack depth and richness.
You see, man made the cars to take us over the road
Men have invented transportation to make life easier and more efficient.
Man made the trains to carry heavy loads
Men have invented trains to transport large amounts of goods, which has revolutionized trade.
Man made electric light to take us out of the dark
Men have invented electricity to illuminate the world and improve living conditions.
Man made the boat for the water, like Noah made the ark
Men have invented boats for travel on water, just like Noah did in the Bible.
Man thinks about a little baby girls and a baby boys
Men have the ability to create life and have a vested interest in the future.
Man makes then happy 'cause man makes them toys
Men have invented toys and entertainment that bring happiness to both children and adults.
And after man has made everything, everything he can
Men have put forth a great deal of effort to create various inventions and advancements.
You know that man makes money to buy from other man
Men have created an economic system built upon exchanging goods and services for money.
This is a man's, a man's, a man's world
The current state of the world is that men hold more power and influence.
But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl
Women's contributions to society are invaluable and without them, the world would lack depth and richness.
He's lost in the wilderness
Despite men's accomplishments, they can still feel lost and disconnected from their surroundings.
He's lost in bitterness
Men can become bitter when they realize that the world they've created doesn't always include or value women equally.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Brown, Betty Jean Newsome
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