On stage, her roles included "Lucy Brown" in the 1954 Off-Broadway premiere of Kurt Weill's Threepenny Opera, "Yente the Matchmaker" in the 1964 premiere of Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway, and a 1966 Tony Award-winning portrayal of "Vera Charles" to Angela Lansbury's Mame (she recreated the role on film opposite Lucille Ball in 1974). In 1981, she appeared in Woody Allen's The Floating Lightbulb.
Two decades later she toured the U.S. with a one-woman show in which she made a triumphant return to Broadway in 2002. Bea Arthur on Broadway: Just Between Friends, a collection of stories and songs and based on her life and long career, was nominated for a Tony award for Best Special Theatrical Event. Bea Arthur died on April 25, 2009
Some People
Bea Arthur Lyrics
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Some people like to get way on a plane
Some people like to party every night,
But all I want to do
Is baby stay home with you
Some poeple like chillin at the beach
Some people they don't practice what They preach
But all I want to do is baby stay home With you
All I really want to do
On days I'm with out you (without you)
You still linger on my mind
There is no substitution
You are where I want to spend my time
Baby
Some people like workin day n night
Some people they are lookin for a fight
Some people they just dream there life Away
But baby all I want to do is baby stay Home with you
All I really want to do
On days I'm without you (without you)
You still linger on my mind
There is no subsitution (no)
You are where I want to spend my time
Some people they like workin day n night
Some people are lookin for a fight
Some poeple they like to dream there Life away
But all I want to do
Is baby stay home with you
The lyrics of "Some People" by Bea Arthur are an expression of the singer's desire to simply stay at home with their significant other. The opening lines talk about how some people have their own preferences - some people enjoy walking in the rain, some prefer to travel by plane or party every night, while some like chilling at the beach or cruising in their cars. However, the singer asserts that for them, none of those options matter as long as they get to spend time with their partner.
The repetition of the phrase "all I want to do is baby stay home with you" emphasizes the singer's desire and highlights the importance of their relationship. The lines "On days I'm without you (without you)/ You still linger on my mind" show that the singer thinks about their partner even when they're not physically together. The chorus suggests that there is no substitute for their partner, and they are just where the singer wants to spend their time.
The song highlights the simplicity and beauty of staying at home with the person you love, rather than seeking out distractions or indulging in excesses. It celebrates the idea of finding happiness in the small things and finding joy in the company of the person you love, wherever you are.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people like walkin in the rain
Some people enjoy taking walks during the rain
Some people like to get way on a plane
Some people prefer traveling by air
Some people like to party every night
Some people revel in going out and socializing all night long
But all I want to do
Despite all the other activities people enjoy, the sole desire of the singer is this:
Is baby stay home with you
The singer just wants to be with their loved one and stay at home
Some people like chillin at the beach
Some people find relaxation by spending time at the seaside
Some people they don't practice what They preach
Some people do not follow through with what they say
Some people like crusin in there cars
Some people love cruising around on a drive
All I really want to do
Again, the singer clarifies their true and simple desire:
On days I'm with out you (without you)
When not with their beloved, the singer still has them on their mind
You still linger on my mind
The presence of their beloved remains with them
There is no substitution
No one can take the place of the singer's loved one
You are where I want to spend my time
Being with their beloved is the most desirable way for the singer to spend their time
Some people like workin day n night
Some people enjoy long hours of work throughout the day and night
Some people they are lookin for a fight
Some people have a tendency to get involved in arguments and conflicts
Some people they just dream there Life Away
Some people have a tendency to daydream about their life instead of taking action to make it happen
But baby all I want to do is baby stay Home with you
Despite all the other things that people do and enjoy, being with their beloved is what the singer truly wants
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULE STYNE, STEPHEN SONDHEIM
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