Lady
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Come all ye fair and tender ladies take warning how you court young men
They're like a star on a summer morning they first appear and then they're gone
They'll tell to you some loving story and make you think they love you so well
Then away they'll go and court some other and leave you there in grief to dwell

Oh love is handsome love is charming and love is pretty while it's new
But love grows cold as love grows old and fades away like morning dew
And fades away like morning dew




Overall Meaning

The song "Lady" by James Brown features a cautionary tale and a warning to women against the fleeting nature of love. Brown is essentially telling all "fair and tender ladies" to be cautious about falling for young men who are like a "star on a summer morning." These men may tell them sweet "loving story" making them feel loved, but then they are gone, off courting another unsuspecting lady, leaving the first one in grief.


The lyrics are a stark reminder that while love may seem charming and attractive, it is also temporary and can easily fade away like "morning dew." Essentially, Brown is trying to warn women that they should not put all their trust and faith into young men who may not be serious about the relationship. Instead, women should be aware of the fleeting nature of love and be cautious about whether their partner is really committed to them or just playing a game.


Overall, this song offers a rather sad and melancholic message but is also an important reminder of the vulnerability of young love and how it can easily go sour if both partners are not committed to each other.


Line by Line Meaning

Come all ye fair and tender ladies take warning how you court young men
Ladies, be careful about getting involved with young men


They're like a star on a summer morning they first appear and then they're gone
Like a shooting star, young men come and go quickly


They'll tell to you some loving story and make you think they love you so well
Young men will tell you sweet nothings and make you feel loved


Then away they'll go and court some other and leave you there in grief to dwell
But they'll quickly move on to another woman, leaving you heartbroken


Oh love is handsome love is charming and love is pretty while it's new
Love is attractive and alluring, especially in the beginning


But love grows cold as love grows old and fades away like morning dew
However, love can lose its warmth and intensity over time, eventually disappearing like morning dew


And fades away like morning dew
Love can be fleeting and temporary, disappearing as quickly as it appears




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Written by: MAYBELLE CARTER

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