About The Song
When one speaks of the transformational moments in modern country music, few songs encapsulate that cultural and sonic shift as vividly as Shania Twain’s electrifying anthem, “Any Man of Mine.” Released in 1995 as the second single from her breakthrough album The Woman in Me, this bold, infectious track marked a decisive turning point—not just for Twain’s own career but for the entire landscape of country music. With its sassy lyrics, driving beat, and unmistakable fusion of country twang and pop-rock polish, “Any Man of Mine” asserted itself as both a declaration of artistic confidence and a playful manifesto of modern womanhood.
Co-written by Twain and her then-producer and husband, Robert John “Mutt” Lange, the song reflects the best of their collaborative alchemy. Lange, whose background in rock production (notably with bands like Def Leppard) brought an audacious sheen to the track, expertly married contemporary country instrumentation—fiddles, steel guitar, and boot-stomping rhythms—with a punchy, arena-ready sensibility. The result is a song that swings as much as it struts. From the very first fiddle flourish to the emphatic chorus, “Any Man of Mine” feels like an anthem built for both dusty honky-tonks and sold-out stadiums.
Lyrically, Twain delivers a refreshing and witty take on relationship expectations, turning traditional gender roles on their head with a knowing wink. Lines like “Any man of mine better walk the line / Better show me a teasin’, squeezin’, pleasin’ kinda time” underscore her demand for equality and mutual respect in a relationship—but they do so with charm and humor rather than bitterness. Twain’s vocal delivery is equally commanding, blending playful intonation with assertive phrasing, making it clear she knows precisely what she wants—and won’t settle for less.
What makes “Any Man of Mine” so enduring is not merely its catchy hook or polished production, but its embodiment of empowerment wrapped in exuberance. At a time when country music was still largely dominated by traditional narratives and male voices, Twain’s unapologetic confidence carved out new space for female artists to express both strength and playfulness on their own terms. The song soared to number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and crossed over into mainstream pop success, setting the stage for Twain’s eventual status as one of the best-selling female artists in country music history.
Nearly three decades later, “Any Man of Mine” remains a staple in Twain’s live performances and a beloved favorite among fans. It stands not only as a milestone in her storied career but as a defining moment in country-pop history—an exhilarating celebration of independence, individuality, and the joyful power of knowing your worth.
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This is what a woman wantsAny man of mine better be proud of meEven when I’m ugly, he still better love meAnd I can be late for a date that’s fineBut he better be on timeAny man of mine’ll say it fits just rightWhen last year’s dress is just a little too tightAnd anything I do or say better be okayWhen I have a bad hair dayAnd if I change my mindA million timesI want to hear him sayYeah (yeah), yeah (yeah), yeah, I like it that wayAny man of mine better walk the lineBetter show me a teasin’ squeezin’ pleasin’ kinda timeI need a man who knows, how the story goesHe’s gotta be a heartbeatin’ fine treatin’Breathtakin’ earthquakin’ kindAny man of mineWell any man of mine better disagreeWhen I say another woman’s lookin’ better than meAnd when I cook him dinner and I burn it blackHe better say, mm, I like it like that, yeahAnd if I change my mindA million timesI want to hear him sayYeah (yeah), yeah (yeah), yeah I like it that wayAny man of mine better walk the lineBetter show me a teasin’ squeezin’ pleasin’ kinda timeI need a man who knows, how the story goesHe’s gotta be a heartbeatin’ fine treatin’Breathtakin’ earthquakin’ kindAny man of mine, wooLet me hear you say yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)Yeah, I like it that wayany man of mine better walk the lineBetter show me a teasin’ squeezin’ pleasin’ kinda timeI need a man who knows, how the story goesHe’s gotta be a heartbeatin’ fine treatin’Breathtakin’ earthquakin’ kindAny man of mineOoh, ahWooOoh, ahYou gotta shimmy shakeMake the earth quakeKick, turn, stomp, stomp, then you jumpHeel to toe, do si do‘Til your boots want to break‘Til your feet and your back acheKeep it movin’ ’til you just can’t take anymoreCome on everybody on the floorOne two, a-three fourHup, two, hup, wooMmhmmIf you want to be a man of mine, that’s right, wooThis is what a woman wants