남자 없이 잘 살아
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This is for all the independent ladies
Let's go
 
나는 남자 없이 잘 살아
그러니 자신이 없으면 내 곁에 오지를 마
나는 함부로 날 안 팔아
왜냐면 난
I don't need a man I don't need a man (What?)
I don't need a man I don't need a man (진짜)
I don't need a man I don't need a man (정말)
I don't need a man I don't need a man
나는 남자 없이 잘 잘 살아
 
내 돈으로 방세 다 내
먹고 싶은 거 사 먹고 옷도 사 입고
충분하진 않지만 만족할 줄 알아
그래서 난 나를 사랑해 (hey)
 
부모님의 용돈 내 돈처럼
쓰고 싶지 않아 나이가 많아
손 벌리지 않는 게 당연한 거 아냐
그래서 난 내가 떳떳해 (hey)
 
Boy don't say
내가 챙겨줄게 내가 아껴줄게 No No
Boy don't play
진지하게 올 게 아니면
 
잘난 체는 안돼 딴 데서는
통할지 몰라도 너만큼 나도
잘나진 않았지만 자신감은 넘쳐
그래서 난 나를 사랑해 (hey)
 
내 힘으로 살게 딴 애처럼
부모님 잘 만나 남자 잘 만나
편하게 사는 거 관심이 없어
그래서 난 내가 떳떳해 (hey)
 
Boy don't say
내가 너의 미래 나를 믿고 기대 No No
Boy don't play
나를 존중할 게 아니면
 
매일 아침 일찍 일어나서
하루 종일 바빠서
밥 한 끼 제대로 못 먹어
하지만 내가 좋아서 한 일이야 돈이야 작지만 다 내 땀이야
남자 친구가 사 준 반지 아니야
내 차 내 옷 내가 벌어서 산 거야
적금 넣고 부모님 용돈 드리고 나서 산 거야
남자 믿고 놀다 남자 떠나면 어떡할 거야




이런 내가 부러워?
부러우면 진 거야

Overall Meaning

The lyrical content of miss A's song "남자 없이 잘 살아" encourages women to be independent and self-sufficient. The song is a celebration of women who can provide for themselves financially and emotionally, without needing a romantic partner to feel complete. The song states that a woman does not need a man to live a fulfilling life and asserts that a woman's self-worth should not be defined by a man's presence or absence. The lyrics sound uplifting and inspiring, encouraging women to have confidence in their own abilities.


The song "남자 없이 잘 살아" was released by miss A in 2012. It was written and produced by members of the Korean girl group, miss A, including member Min, along with Park Jin-young, and Brian Kim. The song was very successful in Korea, debuting at number two on the Gaon Digital Chart and won several music show awards. The song was also recognized for its message, celebrating women's independence, and was covered by many female artists in Korea.


Line by Line Meaning

나는 남자 없이 잘 살아
I can live well without a man


그러니 자신이 없으면 내 곁에 오지를 마
So if you lack confidence, don't come to me


나는 함부로 날 안 팔아
I won't sell myself carelessly


왜냐면 난
Because I


I don't need a man I don't need a man (What?)
I don't need a man, are you listening?


I don't need a man I don't need a man (진짜)
I don't need a man, seriously


I don't need a man I don't need a man (정말)
I don't need a man, really


I don't need a man I don't need a man
I don't need a man


나는 남자 없이 잘 잘 살아
I can live well without a man


내 돈으로 방세 다 내
I pay my own rent


먹고 싶은 거 사 먹고 옷도 사 입고
I buy what I want to eat and what I want to wear


충분하진 않지만 만족할 줄 알아
I know how to be content with not having enough


그래서 난 나를 사랑해 (hey)
So I love myself (hey)


부모님의 용돈 내 돈처럼
I don't treat my parents' allowance as my own money


쓰고 싶지 않아 나이가 많아
I'm old enough to not want to spend it


손 벌리지 않는 게 당연한 거 아냐
It's not obvious to expect me to share my money


그래서 난 내가 떳떳해 (hey)
So I'm proud of myself (hey)


Boy don't say
Boy, don't say


내가 챙겨줄게 내가 아껴줄게 No No
I'll take care of myself, don't bother (No No)


Boy don't play
Boy, don't play


진지하게 올 게 아니면
If you're not going to be serious


잘난 체는 안돼 딴 데서는
Don't act all big, even though you might be somewhere else


통할지 몰라도 너만큼 나도
I might not be as successful as you, but I have self-confidence too


잘나진 않았지만 자신감은 넘쳐
I'm not the best, but I have overflowing confidence


그래서 난 나를 사랑해 (hey)
So I love myself (hey)


내 힘으로 살게 딴 애처럼
I live on my own strength like any other person


부모님 잘 만나 남자 잘 만나
I meet people with good intentions, including men


편하게 사는 거 관심이 없어
I'm not interested in living comfortably


그래서 난 내가 떳떳해 (hey)
So I'm proud of myself (hey)


Boy don't say
Boy, don't say


내가 너의 미래 나를 믿고 기대 No No
I won't believe in or rely on you for our future (No No)


Boy don't play
Boy, don't play


나를 존중할 게 아니면
If you're not going to respect me


매일 아침 일찍 일어나서
I wake up early every morning


하루 종일 바빠서
I'm busy all day long


밥 한 끼 제대로 못 먹어
I can't even eat a proper meal


하지만 내가 좋아서 한 일이야 돈이야 작지만 다 내 땀이야
But it's something I did willingly, with my own sweat and money


남자 친구가 사 준 반지 아니야
The ring I wear isn't from a boyfriend


내 차 내 옷 내가 벌어서 산 거야
I bought my own car and clothes with my own money


적금 넣고 부모님 용돈 드리고 나서 산 거야
I saved money and gave allowance to my parents before buying them


남자 믿고 놀다 남자 떠나면 어떡할 거야
What will you do if you trust and have fun with a guy but he leaves?


이런 내가 부러워?
Are you jealous of someone like me?


부러우면 진 거야
If you are, that's the real deal




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kara Dioguardi, Nicole Scherzinger, Rich Harrison, Vanessa Brown

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@meimei6769

You can be single with this song, have a boyfriend or even a husband. Its just about keeping your independence and not relying on a man for things. Make your own way. Break the stereotype that women need men to survive.

@fanofgodjimindiva2497

What a joke. As if women could survive without men. Yeah women dont need men..until the lights go out, the drains get plugged or they're in a physical situation they cannot control, then they assume that a man will step up and help them. Men provide in every facet of women's lives. Every building they work in, vehicle they drive, roads, water, sewers, security, food. Everything is provided by a man. even when you divorce/screw a man, you need help from other men with guns to extract his resources or put him in prison. So much for "strong and independent"

@sparkz1099

vance astrovik please go back to 1921

@JessicaHernandez-jy2lx

@@fanofgodjimindiva2497 So, the independence consist in change a bulb or drive a car?, So hard

@ssr8555

@@fanofgodjimindiva2497 every job you just listed has women working in them. They just happened to be more male-focused jobs, mostly because for the longest time, women weren't even allowed to study or go to school to be able to work. So society has made it seem like it'd be "weird" if women worked in those areas. Doesn't mean women can't. My aunt happens to be a constructor. Women can too provide us with food. They can grow vegetables, wheat and work at farms. And are you trying to tell me you have never ever seen or heard of female police officers?

It's all just about attitude. Yes, there are women who depend on men WAAAAY to much. But there are plenty of women who don't want to depend on someone and do stuff themselves.

@janeryu5400

Ur a joke dumb@$$ lolz 😝

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@licoricebubble3760

This song doesn’t say “I hate men” this song says “I don’t need a man to rely on since I’m myself and can make my own money”

@jeliyahbieber6854

this

@border_line.

Yes! Thats what feminism is. It’s not “men are horrible” or “women > men” its “women = men” and that u dont need to depend on a man, but not that men themselves are bad

@kotarobokuto9444

yes! feminism is equality, not “i hate men”.

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