During her career, she has won four Grammy Awards, four Golden Globes, three Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award, and has been nominated for two Academy Awards. She performed a new concert show, The Showgirl Must Go On, live five nights a week at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in 2011 (together with Cher and Elton John).
He's A Tramp
Bette Midler Lyrics
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Breaks a new heart every day
He's a tramp, they adore him
And I only hope he'll stay that way
He's a tramp, he's a scoundrel
He's a rounder, he's a cad
He's a tramp but I love him
You can never tell when he'll show up
He gives you plenty of trouble
I guess, he's just a no account pup
But I wish that he were double
He's a tramp, he's a rover
And there's nothing more to say
If he's a tramp, he's a good one
And I wish that I could travel his way
You can never tell when he'll show up
He gives you plenty of trouble
I guess, he's just a no account pup
But I wish that he were double
He's a tramp, he's a rover
And there's nothing more to say
If he's a tramp, he's a good one
And I wish that I could travel his way
I wish that I could travel his way
What a dog
The song "He's A Tramp" by Bette Midler was originally written by Peggy Lee and Sonny Burke for the Walt Disney film "Lady and the Tramp" in 1955. The song is sung by Peggy Lee in the movie and tells the story of the male tramp character, who is a free-spirited and carefree dog loved by many. The lyrics describe him as a tramp, a scoundrel, a rounder, and a cad, but his charm and charisma make him irresistible to those around him.
In the first stanza, Midler sings that the tramp breaks a new heart every day, but people still adore him. She admits that she loves him too, even though he's a tramp. The second stanza describes the tramp's unpredictable nature, causing trouble wherever he goes. However, the singer still wishes she could be with him and travel his way.
The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the same ideas: the tramp is a rascal, but people love him. The final stanza is a repeat of the first, as the singer ends the song hoping the tramp stays the same. Overall, the lyrics portray an attractive, yet unattainable character who can't be tamed.
Line by Line Meaning
He's a tramp but they love him
Despite his unscrupulous ways, he is adored by everyone.
Breaks a new heart every day
He consistently hurts and disappoints others emotionally.
He's a tramp, they adore him
People love him despite his status as a 'tramp.'
And I only hope he'll stay that way
The artist hopes that he doesn't change, despite his flaws.
He's a tramp, he's a scoundrel
He is dishonest and deceitful.
He's a rounder, he's a cad
He is a person who frequently goes to different places to engage in leisure activities, often in a reckless manner.
He's a tramp but I love him
Despite his negative qualities, the singer loves him deeply.
Yes, even I have got it pretty bad
The artist's affection for him is intense and all-consuming.
You can never tell when he'll show up
His arrival is unpredictable.
He gives you plenty of trouble
He causes significant problems in people's lives.
I guess, he's just a no account pup
He is not worth much and lacks importance or value.
But I wish that he were double
The artist wishes there were two of him so they could be together more often.
He's a tramp, he's a rover
He is a wanderer and doesn't stick to one place or thing for very long.
And there's nothing more to say
There's no point in continuing to talk about him; he is who he is.
If he's a tramp, he's a good one
If he must be a 'tramp,' at least he's good at it.
And I wish that I could travel his way
The artist wishes she could join him on his adventures.
What a dog
This is a colloquial phrase used to describe someone who is cunning, ruthless or dishonest.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sonny Burke, Peggy Lee
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Coleen Wilson
on Wind Beneath My Wings
lovely song