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It's a Man's Man's Man's World
The Black Canary Lyrics
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This is a man's world
But it would be nothing, nothing
Without a woman or a girl
You see, man made the cars
To take us over the road
Man made the train
Man made electric light
To take us out of the dark
Man made a boat for the water
Like, like Noah made The Ark
This is a man's world
But it would be nothing
Without a woman or a girl
Ooh
Yeah
He's lost
Ooh
Man thinks about
Little girls and baby boys
Man make them happy
'Cause man make them toys
And after man makes everything
Everything he can
Even though man makes money
To buy from other man
This is a man's world
It wouldn't be nothing
This is a man's world (man's world)
But it wouldn't be nothing (nothing)
This is the man's world (man's world)
Wouldn't be nothing
Without a woman or a girl
The Black Canary's song "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" is a powerful commentary on gender inequality in society. The opening verse repeats the phrase "this is a man's world" three times, emphasizing the pervasive nature of male dominance in the world. However, the following line acknowledges that without women, this world would be nothing. The fact that the word "nothing" is repeated emphatically further highlights the importance of women's contributions despite the fact that they are often overlooked.
The next few lines delve into specific areas where men have made significant contributions. Men have built transportation infrastructure, invented electric light, and built boats to traverse water. However, even with these accomplishments, men cannot ignore their reliance on women. The bridge section of the song suggests that men are motivated by their desire to make children happy, but it's clear that women play a key role in nurturing and caring for these children. The song concludes with a reiteration that without women, this is a man's world would be nothing.
Overall, The Black Canary's "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" is a poignant reminder that despite the significant contributions men have made to society, their accomplishments would be meaningless without the essential contributions of women.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a man's world
Acknowledging the current societal power structure where men dominate
This is a man's world
Reiterating that the world is currently controlled by men
But it would be nothing, nothing
Implying that without women, men's world would lack meaning or fulfillment
Without a woman or a girl
Stressing the importance of women and girls, despite being overshadowed by men in society
You see, man made the cars
Highlighting the fact that men are responsible for technological advancements such as cars
To take us over the road
Explaining that these technological advancements were designed to assist with transportation
Man made the train
Reminding the listeners that men are also responsible for trains
To carry the heavy load
Pointing out that trains were created for the purpose of lifting heavy objects
Man made electric light
Showing that men are responsible for many modern inventions, such as electric lights
To take us out of the dark
Explaining that electric lights were invented to help people navigate and function in the dark
Man made a boat for the water
Acknowledging that men are responsible for boats, again highlighting their technological advancements
Like, like Noah made the ark
Referencing the Biblical story of Noah's Ark as an example of men being capable of building boats
Ooh
An expression of sadness or disappointment
Yeah
An exclamation of agreement or affirmation
He's lost
Referring to the fact that men sometimes struggle with their own power and sense of identity
Man thinks about
Suggesting that men have a limited perspective or focus, emphasizing their tunnel vision
Little girls and baby boys
Highlighting how men view children through a narrow and gendered lens
Man make them happy
Asserting that men have the ability to influence the happiness of children
'Cause man make them toys
Asserting that men have created toys specifically designed for children's happiness and enjoyment
And after man makes everything
Implying that men have created or influenced nearly everything in society
Everything he can
Reinforcing the idea that men have exerted their power over most aspects of society
Even though man makes money
Acknowledge that men have the most access to resources such as wealth
To buy from other man
Pointing out that while men control most of society, they still rely on each other to maintain it
This is a man's world (man's world)
Repeating the refrain of the song, highlighting the pervasive nature of the world being controlled by men
Wouldn't be nothing
Emphasizing the fact that without women, there would be a clear lack of substance or fulfillment
Without a woman or a girl
Once again asserting the vital importance of women in a world controlled by men
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Brown, Betty Jean Newsome
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Danyal Hashemi
This is a man's world, this is a man's world
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
This is a man's, world
But it wouldn't be nothing, without a woman or a girl
Yeah,Yeah
He's lost
Man thinks about little girls and baby boys
Man makes them happy 'cause man makes them toys
And after man makes everything, everything he can
Even though man makes money to buy from other man
This is a man's world
But it wouldn't be nothing, this is a mans world
Original Soundtrack
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Deus Vitae
this was her FIRST debut as a singer too! what a QUEEN
Danyal Hashemi
This is a man's world, this is a man's world
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
This is a man's, world
But it wouldn't be nothing, without a woman or a girl
Yeah,Yeah
He's lost
Man thinks about little girls and baby boys
Man makes them happy 'cause man makes them toys
And after man makes everything, everything he can
Even though man makes money to buy from other man
This is a man's world
But it wouldn't be nothing, this is a mans world
Jack
"Told ya she had a killer voice".
Lana the Hipster
😂❤
L3K
And she wasn't lying
cɭaɾa gσtt
I got goosebumps when she was singing
LifeisHellaStrange
Same😧
Annisa Shahrizan
OMG same 😆😆
wrenegade
"This is Dinah Lance, but she prefers Black Canary. She's got a killer voice!" ;)