She's funny that way
Dean Martin/Frank Sinatra/Sammy Davis JR/The ratpack Lyrics
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Just glad I'm livin' and happy to be
I got a woman, crazy for me
She's funny that way
I can't save a dollar, ain't worth a cent
She'd never holler, she'd live in a tent
I got a woman, crazy for me
Though she'd love to work and slave for me every day
She'd be so much better off if I went away
But why should I leave her, why should I go?
She'd be unhappy without me, I know
I got a woman, crazy for me
She's funny that way
When I hurt her feelin's once in a while
Her only answer is one little smile
I got a woman, crazy for me
She's funny that way
The song "She's Funny That Way" by Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and the Rat Pack is a ballad that tells a story about a man who does not have much to offer except the love of his woman who is crazy for him. The lyrics mention that the man is not physically attractive but is grateful for his life and happy to be alive. He expresses love and gratitude towards his woman who would do anything for him by stating that she is "funny that way." Although she would be better off without him, he cannot leave her as he knows that she would be unhappy without him.
The lyrical content of the song is simple, but there is an underlying message that true love is not about monetary gains and physical attractiveness. The song is melancholic yet comforting, conveying the emotions of someone who is content with a simple life and the love of his partner. The mention of the woman's one little smile being her only answer when hurt suggests that the relationship is built on trust and deep love, which is one of the beautiful things about this song.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not much to look at, nothin' to see
I don't have much going for me physically or materialistically.
Just glad I'm livin' and happy to be
I'm content with my existence and thankful for every day.
I got a woman, crazy for me
I have a lady who's incredibly in love with me.
She's funny that way
Her love for me is quirky or unusual in some way.
I can't save a dollar, ain't worth a cent
I'm not good at putting money away and have little to show for it.
She'd never holler, she'd live in a tent
Even if we were homeless, she wouldn't complain and would stand by me.
Though she'd love to work and slave for me every day
She's willing to work herself to the bone to support me.
She'd be so much better off if I went away
Despite her devotion, she would probably be better off without me.
But why should I leave her, why should I go?
I don't see any reason to end our relationship or abandon her.
She'd be unhappy without me, I know
I have confidence that she needs me to be happy.
When I hurt her feelin's once in a while
I sometimes upset her emotions and make her sad.
Her only answer is one little smile
Instead of getting angry, she smiles and forgives me.
I got a woman, crazy for me
Once again, my lady loves me deeply.
She's funny that way
Her love for me is idiosyncratic or hard to explain.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NEIL MORET, RICHARD WHITING
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@trippberry
hahaha this hilarious ,great, I have it on CD , and "You're god damn right!"
@mmuskie
LMFAO! Rat Pack just got a new fan!
@stringplayer99
This song was written by Neil Moret and Richard A. Whiting in the year of 1928. This song s lyrics were written by the very seldom lyricist Richard A. Whiting. Whiting was a prolific composer who's catalog consists of such classic songs as "Hooray for Hollywood," "Too Marvelous for Words," "On the Good Ship Lollipop," If you like this song come to the Richard A. Whiting Facebook page and give him a like, also check out Whiting's Youtube channel.
@biden1
@mmuskie haha music to my ears buddy! :))
@trippberry
sorry I haven't replied it's; The Rat Pack The 2nd Edition, Live in Las Vegas
@biden1
@GuruClaCla Im not sure there's a video of this concert..I just know its from 1962..sorry.
@Duderock14
Whats the cd called?