It's a Man's Man's Man's World
Steen Jørgensen Lyrics
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This is a man's world x2
But it wouldn't be nothing,
It wouldn't be nothing
Without a woman (huh)
Or a girl (huh x3)
You see, man made the cars
To take us over the road.
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.
This is a man's world, this is a man's world
But it wouldn't be nothing without a woman (huh)
Or a girl (huh x3)
Man thinks about the little baby girls (huh x2)
And the baby boys (huh x2)
Man makes them happy (huh)
Cause man makes them toys (huh)
And after man has made, everything
Everything that he can (huh)
You know man he makes some money (huh)
So he can buy from other men (huh)
This is a man's world (man's world)
This is a man's world (man's world)
But it wouldn't be nothing without a woman (huh)
Or a girl (huh x3)
He's lost in the wilderness (huh x2)
He's lost in bitterness (huh x3)
He's lost in a man's world (huh x2)
He's lost in a man's world (huh x3)
He's lost in a man's world. (huuuuh)
Steen Jørgensen's song "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" is a powerful commentary on the patriarchal society in which we live. The opening lyrics underscore the fact that this is a man's world, but it is nothing without women. Throughout the song, the singer describes how men have created everything from cars to boats and made money, but ultimately these things would mean nothing without women. The singer also notes how men provide for and make children happy, but at the end of the day, it is a man's world and the singer ends up lost in bitterness.
The repetition of the phrase "this is a man's world" drives home the point of the song, emphasizing how much the world is geared towards men. However, the inclusion of the line "it wouldn't be nothing without a woman" resists the common narrative of male dominance and control. This song is a reminder that women are the backbone of society and that their contributions should be recognized and valued.
Overall, Steen Jørgensen's "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" is a powerful piece of social commentary that challenges the patriarchy and emphasizes the important role of women in our society.
Line by Line Meaning
Man's world
The world is dominated by men
This is a man's world
The world is completely controlled by men
But it wouldn't be nothing,
Although men dominate the world, without women, something essential would be missing
Without a woman (huh)
Women play a critical role in men's lives and in the world at large
Or a girl (huh x3)
Girls are also important and should not be overlooked
You see, man made the cars
Men are responsible for major technological advancements
To take us over the road.
Cars are designed to help us travel more efficiently
Man made the trains
Men are responsible for creating transportation systems
To carry heavy loads.
Trains were designed to move heavy cargo across long distances
Man made electric light
Electric light bulbs were created by men
To take us out of the dark.
Electric lighting allowed people to work and live comfortably after the sun sets.
Man made the boat for the water
Men are responsible for developing watercrafts
Like Noah made the ark.
Boats were first designed to rescue people from floods, like in the biblical story of Noah's Ark
Man thinks about the little baby girls (huh x2)
Men are concerned about the well-being of young girls
And the baby boys (huh x2)
Men also care about baby boys
Man makes them happy (huh)
Men try to keep children content
Cause man makes them toys (huh)
Men create toys for children to play with
And after man has made, everything
Men have created a lot of things
Everything that he can (huh)
Men have maxed out on their creations
You know man he makes some money (huh)
Men focus on making money
So he can buy from other men (huh)
Men use their earning to purchase goods and services created by other men
He's lost in the wilderness (huh x2)
Men feel lost in today's world
He's lost in bitterness (huh x3)
Men are unhappy about their current situation in the world
He's lost in a man's world (huh x2)
Men are struggling to cope with the male-dominated world
He's lost in a man's world (huh x3)
Men feel powerless in a world run by other men
He's lost in a man's world. (huuuuh)
Men feel trapped in a world that caters to them, but also demands too much from them.
Writer(s): James Brown, Betty Newsome
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