I Don't Need a Man
The Pussycat Dolls
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I see you looking at me Like I got something for you And the way that you stare Don't you dare Cause I'm not about to Just give it on up to you Cause there are some things I won't do And I'm not afraid to tell you I don't ever want to leave you confused The more you try The less I buy it And I don't have to think it through You know if I'm into you I don't need a man to make it happen I get off being free I don't need a man to make me feel good I get off doing my thing I don't need a ring around my finger To make me feel complete So let me break it down I can get off when you ain't around Oh! You know I got my own life And I bought everything that's in it So if you want to be with me It ain't all about the bling you bringing I want a love that's for real And without that then no deal And baby I don't need a hand If it only wants to grab one thing The more you try The less I buy it And I don't have to think it through You know if I'm feeling you I don't need a man to make it happen I get off being free I don't need a man to make me feel good I get off doing my thing I don't need a ring around my finger To make me feel complete So let me break it down I can get off when you ain't around [Repeat 4X] Let it go Let it go Let it go Let it go I don't need a I don't need a man, I don't I don't need a man I'll get me through Cause I know I'm fine I feel brand new I don't need a I don't need a man, I don't I don't need a man I'll make it through Cause I know I'm fine Without you! I don't need a man to make it happen I get off being free I don't need a man to make me feel good I get off doing my thing I don't need a ring around my finger To make me feel complete So let me break it down I can get off when you ain't around Oh! I don't need a man (I'm over you) I don't need a man (I'm over you) I don't need a man (I'm without you) (I'm over you) I don't need a man I don't need a man I don't need a man
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Written by: Kara Dioguardi, Nicole Scherzinger, Rich Harrison, Vanessa Brown
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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12 facts about this song
_Release Date_The song "I Don't Need a Man" was released as a single by The Pussycat Dolls on September 25, 2006.
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_Album Feature_This catchy song was a standout track from the Dolls’ debut album "PCD", which struck a chord with female listeners across the globe.
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_Song Writers_The song was written by Nicole Scherzinger, Rich Harrison, Kara DioGuardi, and Shawn Carter.
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_Label_This track is under the label of A&M, Interscope.
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_Chart Performance_The song peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart and number 93 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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_Global Success_The single was particularly successful in New Zealand, reaching number 5 in the charts and earning a Gold certification.
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_Music Video_The music video, directed by Melina Matsoukas, uses a 1950s-themed concept with the Dolls as housewives.
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_Feminist Theme_"I Don't Need a Man" is often viewed as a feminist anthem due to its empowering lyrics about self-sufficiency and independence.
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_Record Sales_The song also reached Gold certification in Australia, selling over 35,000 copies.
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_Notable Performances_The Pussycat Dolls performed "I Don't Need a Man" on several platforms like The Ellen DeGeneres Show, CD USA and So You Think You Can Dance in 2006.
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_Non-Album B-side Track_The UK CD single features a non-album B-side track called "Flirt".
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_Remix Version_There's a remix of "I Don't Need a Man" by Dave Audé which was used for promotional purposes.
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