Lyrics
This is a man's world, this is a man's world
This world is dominated by men.
But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl
Despite the dominance of men, it lacks significance without the presence of women.
You see, man made the cars to take us over the road
Men created cars for transportation.
Man made the train to carry the heavy load
Trains were invented by men to carry heavy loads.
Man made electric light to take us out of the dark
Electric light, an invention of men, illuminates the darkness.
Man made the boat for the water, like Noah made the ark
Boats, crafted by men, serve the purpose of water travel, reminiscent of Noah's ark.
This is a man's, man's, man's world
Emphasizes that the world primarily belongs to men.
But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl
Reiterates the idea that women play a crucial role in giving meaning to this male-dominated world.
Man thinks about our little bitty baby girls and our baby boys
Men think about their baby girls and boys.
Man made them happy, 'cause man made them toys
Men bring happiness to their children's lives through the creation of toys.
And after man make everything, everything he can
After men have created everything within their capacity, including toys, they turn their attention to making money.
You know that man makes money, to buy from other man
Men generate wealth to purchase goods and services from other men.
This is a man's world
Reiterates the idea that the world is primarily controlled by men.
But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing, not one little thing, without a woman or a girl
Underscores the notion that without women, the world would lack significance and value.
He's lost in the wilderness
Suggests a sense of loss or confusion experienced by men in this world.
He's lost in bitterness, he's lost lost
Reiterates the idea of men being lost, potentially in bitterness or a state of confusion.
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