He's A Tramp
Disney Lyrics


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What a dog
What a dog

He's a tramp, but I love him
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
Yes, even I have got it pretty bad

You can never tell when he'll show up
He gives you plenty of trouble
I guess he's just a no 'count 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




Wish that I could travel his way
Wish that I could travel his way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Disney's song "He’s A Tramp" from the movie Lady and The Tramp are sung by Lady, a high-society Cocker Spaniel, who has fallen in love with Tramp, a streetwise stray dog. The song encapsulates Lady's feelings towards Tramp, despite being aware of his dubious reputation, having a string of broken hearts and a tendency for trouble. Lady is enamored by Tramp, and the lyrics display her willingness to overlook his faults, his roving and often tramp-like behavior, and still appreciate his qualities.


The song’s opening line "What a dog, what a dog" is both a compliment to Tramp's qualities and a recognition of Lady's vulnerability to him. The lyrics "He's a tramp, but I love him" is a keen example of a paradox that Lady is experiencing toward Tramp. She acknowledges that Tramp is a stray dog who breaks hearts and causes trouble, but she still loves him. Lady even expresses hope that Tramp never changes because she adores him as he is. This hope showcases Lady’s attitude towards Tramp and her acceptance of his unconventional behavior.


The lyrics of the song are cleverly written to capture the essence of the movie's main theme, which is that the boundaries between the privileged and the disadvantaged can sometimes blur. It also portrays that love can happen between two dogs, whatever their backgrounds, and that it can lead to a new hybrid social class. Despite all the misgivings, the song shows the depth of the love felt by Lady for Tramp, making it a strong and memorable part of Disney's Lady and the Tramp.


Line by Line Meaning

What a dog
This character is a dog


What a dog
This character is a dog


He's a tramp, but I love him
Although this character is a promiscuous or worthless person, I have affection for him


Breaks a new heart every day
This character leaves a trail of heartbreak and disappointment every day


He's a tramp, they adore him
Despite being a tramp, many people admire and worship him


And I only hope he'll stay that way
I hope this character won't change, even though his behavior is problematic


He's a tramp, he's a scoundrel
This character is a dishonest, unscrupulous person


He's a rounder, he's a cad
This character is a womanizer and behaves without morality or manners


He's a tramp, but I love him
Although this character is a promiscuous or worthless person, I have affection for him


Yes, even I have got it pretty bad
I am also in a bad situation because of my affection for this character


You can never tell when he'll show up
This character appears unexpectedly


He gives you plenty of trouble
This character causes a lot of problems


I guess he's just a no 'count pup
I suppose this character is just a worthless dog


But I wish that he were double
Despite everything, I wish there were two of him


He's a tramp, he's a rover
This character is a wanderer and constantly moves from place to place


And there's nothing more to say
There is nothing else to add or explain about this character


If he's a tramp, he's a good one
If he is going to be a promiscuous or worthless person, he is at least doing it well


And I wish that I could travel his way
I wish I could live the same adventurous and carefree lifestyle as this character


Wish that I could travel his way
Reiteration of the desire to live like the character




Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: SONNY BURKE, PEGGY LEE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@alexispaige5027

What a dog
What a dog
He's a tramp, but I love him
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
Yes, even I have got it pretty bad
You can never tell when he'll show up
He gives you plenty of trouble
I guess he's just a no 'count 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
Wish that I could travel his way
Wish that I could travel his way



All comments from YouTube:

@CJCroen1393

Prince Naveen: I have dated thousands of women.
Tramp: That's cute.

@ll_extremelystressed_ll3804

Lmao true tho

@jellyfishboop2514

CJCroen1393 When a dog has a better love life than a Disney prince

@adambergin3957

Tramp out here dated bitches

@cheesehamster57

@@adambergin3957 literally

@aprioriontoast704

I never use to get that his name "Tramp" was a play on being a hoe xD

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@kaitlyngriffin5999

The most ridiculous thing about this movie:

The fact that no one has adopted peg

@atomsea0383

@kaitlyn griffin I KNOWWW, I’d adopt her in a heartbeat

@Bristoljenkinsjr

Atleast she made an appearance on 101 Dalmatians :-)

@atomsea0383

I knowwwww

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