Since then, while maintaining her singing career, she has occasionally encountered controversy, partly due to her statements and gestures—such as her ordination as a priest despite being a woman with a Roman Catholic background—and her strongly expressed views on organised religion, women's rights, war, and child abuse.
In addition to her ten solo albums her work includes many singles, songs for films, collaborations with many other artists and appearances at charity fundraising concerts.
Since converting to Islam in 2018 she has changed her name to Shuhada Sadaqat.
In December 2019 she gave her first UK concert in five years at the Shepherd's Bush Empire, London.
On 26 July 2023, O'Connor's family issued a statement that she had died at the age of 56, without indicating the date or cause.
In the statement, the singer’s family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
The acclaimed Dublin performer released 10 studio albums, while her song “Nothing Compares 2 U” was named the number one world single in 1990 by the Billboard Music Awards. Her version of the ballad, written by musician Prince, topped the charts around the globe and earned her three Grammy nominations.
No Man's Woman
Sinéad O'Connor Lyrics
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It don't make me happy this mantrolling
Thing that you got for me so I become
No man's woman
I don't want to be no man's woman
I've other work I want to get done
I haven't traveled this far to become
No man's woman
'Cause I'm tired of it
And I'm so scared of it
That I'll never trust again
'Cause a man can fake you
Take your soul and make you
Miserable in so much pain
My friends think I'm alone but I've got secrets
I don't tell everything about the love I get
I got a lovin' man but he's a spirit
He never does me harm never treats me bad
He'd never takes away all the love he has
And I'm forgiven oh a million times
I'm never tired of it
And I'm not scared of it
'Cause it doesn't cause me pain
Like a man can fake you
Take your soul and make you
Never be yourself again
I never want to be no man's woman
I only want to be my own woman
I haven't traveled this far to become
No man's woman
No man's woman
No man's woman
The song "No Man's Woman" by Sinéad O'Connor is a powerful anthem about the importance of personal autonomy and independence for women. The lyrics describe the desire to reject the traditional societal expectations placed on women to conform to a specific role as a man's partner or caregiver. The line "It don't make me happy this mantrolling" emphasizes the idea that being controlled or dominated by a man is not fulfilling for the person being controlled. The repetition of the phrase "No man's woman" throughout the song emphasizes the desire to break free from the societal norms and expectations placed on women to submit to men.
The chorus further emphasizes this idea, as O'Connor sings that she doesn't want to be "miserable in so much pain" because of a man's betrayal. Instead, she values the love and companionship of those who treat her with respect and kindness, even if they may not conform to traditional gender roles. The final lines of the song, "I never want to be no man's woman / I only want to be my own woman" emphasize the desire to embrace one's own identity and independence, rather than being defined by one's relationship to a man.
Overall, "No Man's Woman" is a powerful statement about the importance of personal autonomy and rejecting societal expectations that limit women's independence.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to be no man's woman
I don't want to be in a relationship where I am defined or controlled by a man
It don't make me happy this mantrolling
I don't enjoy being subjected to controlling behavior by a man
Thing that you got for me so I become
I don't want to change who I am to fit a man's expectations
I've other work I want to get done
I have my own goals and aspirations that I want to achieve on my own
I haven't traveled this far to become
I didn't come this far in life just to be defined by a relationship with a man
No man's woman
I want to be my own person, not just someone's girlfriend or wife
'Cause I'm tired of it
I'm exhausted from being in relationships where I feel restricted and powerless
And I'm so scared of it
I'm afraid of being hurt or controlled by a man again
That I'll never trust again
I'm hesitant to enter into another relationship because of the pain and disappointment I've experienced before
'Cause a man can fake you
Men can deceive you into thinking they care about you when they really don't
Take your soul and make you
They can take away your sense of self and make you feel inferior or worthless
Miserable in so much pain
Their actions can cause you emotional and psychological distress
My friends think I'm alone but I've got secrets
Although my friends may think I'm single and lonely, I have other sources of love in my life
I don't tell everything about the love I get
I am private about my other romantic involvements
I got a lovin' man but he's a spirit
I have a spiritual connection with someone who provides me with love and support, but this person is not a physical partner
He never does me harm never treats me bad
My spiritual partner is loving and kind to me, unlike some of my previous romantic partners
He'd never takes away all the love he has
I can always count on my spiritual partner's love and support, which is constant and unwavering
And I'm forgiven oh a million times
My spiritual partner is always ready to forgive me and is patient with my shortcomings
I'm never tired of it
I never get tired of the love and support I receive from my spiritual partner
And I'm not scared of it
I'm not afraid to open myself up to this kind of relationship because I trust and love my spiritual partner
Like a man can fake you
Unlike some romantic partners, my spiritual partner is genuine and true to me
Never be yourself again
A bad relationship can make you lose your sense of self, but my spiritual partner allows me to be true to myself
I never want to be no man's woman
I never want to be defined by a romantic relationship with a man
I only want to be my own woman
I want to be independent and in control of my own life
No man's woman
I want to be my own person, not just someone's girlfriend or wife
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SINEAD O'CONNOR, SCOTT CUTLER, ANNE PREVEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I don't wanna be no man's woman
It don't make me happy this man-trolling
Thing that you got for me so I become
No man's woman
I don't wanna be no man's woman
I've other work I want to get done
I haven't travelled this far to become
No man's woman [2x]
'Cause I'm tired of it
And I'm so scared of it
That I'll never trust again
'Cause a man can fake you
Take your soul and make you
Miserable in so much pain
My friends think I'm alone but I've got secrets
I don't tell everything about the love I get
I got a lovin' man but he's a spirit
He never does me harm, never treats me bad
He'd never takes away all the love he has
And I'm forgiven oh a million times
I'm never tired of it
And I'm not scared of it
'Cause it doesn't cause me pain
Like a man can fake you
Take your soul and make you
Never be yourself again
I never wanna be no man's woman
I only wanna be my own woman
I haven't travelled this far to become
No man's woman [3x]
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@jeffreyomargonzalezgomez2736
Gránulos artista buena música
@monka2776
Love love love!!!
@gemaperezmaragato1120
Donde estas linda
@BorsosGabor2023
🌹🙋♂️
@lauriescott9775
Sinead, you are and always have been the vintage cast iron Cauldron that contained
a multitude of unknown ingredients. The jeers, whispers an unrest; for the uncommon day. The morning breeze catches to carry the variety of recent expelled exaltations. Now all eyes are on the highly culpable and flammable death camps. Now immovable, filthy and..... Empty???? Turns out Sinead, ya can cook. HaHAHA....Not my best this day. But my whole heart was in my exaltations. I am an Empath that only admittedly claimed so in the few days following just discovering exactly way too creepy accuracies in my personality and now my own living experiences.
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@burstthroughtheconcrete
This song is so incredible. This woman is so incredible. This album is so incredible. Hands down one of the most overlooked artists in modern music. She is a hero. Maybe one day one people will see her as such.
@joeschmoe373
This person does. Always have.
@aarondavid5866
modern definition?
@TheConorsmithusa
she's nuts though in reality