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I Don't Need a Man

I Don't Need a Man

Artist: miss A•Album: Independent Women, Pt. III - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English51% KR📅 2012K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“I Don't Need a Man” (I Don't Need a Man) is performed by miss A, released on the album Independent Women, Pt. III - EP in 2012.

💡 Linguistic Features: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Practice singing along with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

Lyrics, Romanization & English Translation

Verse 1

This is for all the independent ladies

Let's go

나는 남자 없이 잘 살아 (Hey)

na-neun nam-ja eop-i jal sal-a (Hey)

그러니 자신이 없으면

geu-reo-ni ja-sin-i eop-eu-myeon

내 곁에 오지를 마

nae gyeot-e o-ji-reul ma

나는 함부로 날 안 팔아 (Ho)

na-neun ham-bu-ro nal an pal-a (Ho)

왜냐면 난

wae-nya-myeon nan

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

Chorus

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 (jin-jja?)

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 (jeong-mal?)

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

나는 남자 없이 잘 잘 살아

na-neun nam-ja eop-i jal jal sal-a

내 돈으로 방세 다 내

nae don-eu-ro bang-se da nae

먹고 싶은 거 사 먹고

meok-go sip-eun geo sa meok-go

옷도 사 입고

os-do sa ip-go

충분하진 않지만

chung-bun-ha-jin an-ji-man

Verse 3

만족할 줄 알아

man-jok-hal jul al-a

그래서 난 나를 사랑해 (Hey)

geu-rae-seo nan na-reul sa-rang-hae (Hey)

부모님의 용돈

bu-mo-nim-ui yong-don

내돈처럼 쓰고 싶지 않아

nae-don-cheo-reom sseu-go sip-ji an-a

나이가 많아

na-i-ga man-a

손 벌리지 않는 게

son beol-ri-ji an-neun ge

당연한 거 아냐

dang-yeon-han geo a-nya

그래서 난 내가 떳떳해 (Hey)

geu-rae-seo nan nae-ga tteos-tteos-hae (Hey)

Verse 4

Boy don't say

내가 챙겨줄게

nae-ga chaeng-gyeo-jul-ge

내가 아껴줄게 no no

nae-ga a-kkyeo-jul-ge no no

Boy don't play

진지하게 올 게 아니면

jin-ji-ha-ge ol ge a-ni-myeon

나는 남자 없이 잘 살아

na-neun nam-ja eop-i jal sal-a

그러니 자신이 없으면

geu-reo-ni ja-sin-i eop-eu-myeon

내 곁에 오지를 마

nae gyeot-e o-ji-reul ma

Verse 5

나는 함부로 날 안 팔아

na-neun ham-bu-ro nal an pal-a

왜냐면 난

wae-nya-myeon nan

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 (jin-jja?)

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 (jeong-mal?)

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

나는 남자 없이 잘 잘 살아

na-neun nam-ja eop-i jal jal sal-a

잘난 체는 안돼

jal-nan che-neun an-dwae

Verse 6

딴데서는 통할지 몰라도

ttan-de-seo-neun tong-hal-ji mol-ra-do

너만큼 나도

neo-man-keum na-do

잘나진 않았지만

jal-na-jin an-ass-ji-man

자신감은 넘쳐

ja-sin-gam-eun neom-chyeo

그래서 난 나를 사랑해 (Hey)

geu-rae-seo nan na-reul sa-rang-hae (Hey)

내 힘으로 살게

nae him-eu-ro sal-ge

딴애처럼 부모님 잘 만나

ttan-ae-cheo-reom bu-mo-nim jal man-na

남자 잘 만나

nam-ja jal man-na

Verse 7

편하게 사는 거

pyeon-ha-ge sa-neun geo

관심이 없어

gwan-sim-i eop-eo

그래서 난 내가 떳떳해 (Hey)

geu-rae-seo nan nae-ga tteos-tteos-hae (Hey)

Boy don't say

내가 너의 미래

nae-ga neo-ui mi-rae

나를 믿고 기대 no no

na-reul mit-go gi-dae no no

Boy don't play

나를 존중할 게 아니면

na-reul jon-jung-hal ge a-ni-myeon

Verse 8

나는 남자 없이 잘 살아

na-neun nam-ja eop-i jal sal-a

그러니 자신이 없으면

geu-reo-ni ja-sin-i eop-eu-myeon

내 곁에 오지를 마 (오지를 마)

nae gyeot-e o-ji-reul ma (o-ji-reul ma)

나는 함부로 날 안 팔아 (No)

na-neun ham-bu-ro nal an pal-a (No)

왜냐면 난

wae-nya-myeon nan

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 (jin-jja?)

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 (jeong-mal?)

Verse 9

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

나는 남자 없이 잘 잘 살아

na-neun nam-ja eop-i jal jal sal-a

매일 아침 일찍 일어나서

mae-il a-chim il-jjik il-eo-na-seo

하루종일 바빠서

ha-ru-jong-il ba-ppa-seo

밥 한 끼 제대로 못 먹어

bap han kki je-dae-ro mos meok-eo

하지만 내가 좋아서

ha-ji-man nae-ga jot-a-seo

한 일이야 돈이야

han il-i-ya don-i-ya

작지만 다 내 땀이야

jak-ji-man da nae ttam-i-ya

Verse 10

남자 친구가 사준 반지 아니야

nam-ja chin-gu-ga sa-jun ban-ji a-ni-ya

내 차 내 옷

nae cha nae os

내가 벌어서 산 거야

nae-ga beol-eo-seo san geo-ya

적금 넣고 부모님용돈

jeok-geum neot-go bu-mo-nim-yong-don

드리고 나서 산 거야

deu-ri-go na-seo san geo-ya

남자 믿고 놀다 남자떠나면 어떡할 거야

nam-ja mit-go nol-da nam-ja-tteo-na-myeon eo-tteok-hal geo-ya

이런 내가 부러워?

i-reon nae-ga bu-reo-wo?

부러우면 진 거야

bu-reo-u-myeon jin geo-ya

Verse 11

나는 남자 없이 잘 살아 (잘 살아)

na-neun nam-ja eop-i jal sal-a (jal sal-a)

그러니 자신이 없으면

geu-reo-ni ja-sin-i eop-eu-myeon

내 곁에 오지를 마 (오지를 마)

nae gyeot-e o-ji-reul ma (o-ji-reul ma)

나는 함부로 날 안 팔아 (안 팔아)

na-neun ham-bu-ro nal an pal-a (an pal-a)

왜냐면 난

wae-nya-myeon nan

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 (jin-jja?)

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 (jeong-mal?)

Verse 12

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

나는 남자 없이 잘 잘 살아

na-neun nam-ja eop-i jal jal sal-a

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “I Don't Need a Man” by miss A.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"I Don't Need a Man" (I Don't Need a Man) by miss A is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and personal growth, capturing the nuanced dynamics of modern relationships and youthful passion.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "I Don't Need a Man" employs subtle cultural idioms and layered lyricism. Phrasing shifts between introspective Korean stanzas and rhythmic English phrases, allowing listeners to experience both universal accessibility and culturally rich linguistic nuance.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "I Don't Need a Man" highlights miss A's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, feelings
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
사랑(Sarang)
Love, affection

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “I Don't Need a Man”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “I Don't Need a Man”.

Performer (아티스트)miss A
Album (앨범)Independent Women, Pt. III - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under miss A and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of I Don't Need a Man by miss A?

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Who wrote and produced I Don't Need a Man by miss A?

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