James Brown Its A Mans Mans Mans World Official — Video

: The song was co-written by Brown's then-girlfriend Betty Jean Newsome , who reportedly drew inspiration from her observations of gender relations at the time. Themes and Interpretations

: While some have historically viewed the lyrics as chauvinistic, many modern interpretations see it as a poignant recognition of male dependence on the essential role of women. James Brown ItS A ManS ManS ManS World Official Video

: An unexpected and "mind-blowing" collaboration where Brown sang the original lyrics while Pavarotti performed a new Italian verse. : The song was co-written by Brown's then-girlfriend