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Patricia Kaas Lyrics

This is a man's world
This world is predominantly controlled and dominated by men.

But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing
However, this world would lack any value or significance without the contribution and presence of women and girls.

Without a woman or a girl
The absence of women and girls signifies the lack of completeness and balance in the world.

Man made the cars
Cars were invented and developed by men to transport people on roads.

To take us over the road
The primary purpose of cars is to travel on roads, providing convenient transportation for people.

Man made the trains
Trains were engineered and constructed by men to carry heavy loads and transport goods and people over long distances.

To carry the heavy load
Trains offer a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solution for transporting bulky and heavy items across different locations.

Man made the electric light
Electric lights were invented and developed by men to illuminate homes, streets, and various structures.

To take us out of the dark
Electric lights offer a solution to brighten people's surroundings and homes, removing darkness from their lives.

Man made the boat for the water
Boats were constructed and designed by men to transport people and cargo on water bodies.

Like Noah made the ark
The building of an ark, according to the Bible, was attributed to Noah, a man who constructed a vessel to survive a great flood. The comparison highlights the significant role men played in constructing boats for various purposes.

Man thinks about the baby girls
Men consider the needs and wants of baby girls, as they do for baby boys.

And the baby boys
The needs and wants of baby boys are also considered by men, along with baby girls.

Man makes them happy
Men create things or activities that bring joy and happiness to children, including toys.

'Cause man made the toys
Toys are manufactured and created by men, highlighting their significant contribution to children's happiness and well-being.

After man made everything
Men have built and constructed everything they can and thought possible.

Everything he can
They have built or made everything under the sun that fits within their capabilities.

You know that man makes money
Men earn money through their work or businesses.

To buy from other men
The money earned by men is often used to purchase goods or services created or provided by other men, highlighting the pervasive influence of men in today's economy.

He's lost in the wilderness
Despite men's dominance and control of the world, they are often lost, confused, or misguided in different aspects of their lives.

He's lost in bitterness
Men often face bitterness and resentfulness due to the complexities and challenges within their world, regardless of their successes and achievements.

This is a man's world, no....
The chorus repeats with slight variation, emphasizing the reality and need to acknowledge the world's inherent gender imbalance.