Sophie
Eli Nathan Lyrics

There's a lady in the town who talks about everyone
In the town, there's a woman who gossips about everybody

She talks about what they say and all the things they've done
She talks about every detail of what others say and do

She tears them down to size, this was her trade
Her profession was to belittle others

Listening to Sophie was a gossip hit parade
People enjoyed listening to Sophie's gossip stories

When she'd come to the synagogue they'd all gather 'round
Whenever she visited the synagogue, everyone would assemble around her

To hear the latest, hottest gossip in the town
People were eager to hear the most recent and sensational gossip

She knew it all and she told it like a pro
She had access to all the gossip and narrated it expertly

She'd take deep, deep breath and off she'd go
She would take a long breath before starting her gossip session

"Did you hear the other day what about you he did say
Sophie's gossip would often start with a statement like, 'Listen to what he said about you the other day...'

And I know you wouldn't believe the fight that Debbie had with Steve
Sophie would also disclose unbelievable situations like Debbie and Steve's quarrel

And that lady's such a hog, she's always dressed in rags
Sophie would make unkind remarks about people's appearances as well

And the joke of the week is to hear the Rabbi speak"
She would also mock esteemed people like the Rabbi

No one was spared her scathing tongue
She had criticism for everyone and no one was exempt

Be you rich or poor, be you old or young
Regardless of one's status or age, Sophie would gossip about them

Juicy stories were her specialty, gossip her desert
Gossip was Sophie's forte, and she favored relatable tales

She never seemed to realize that someone may be hurt
Sophie was unaware that her gossip could harm someone's feelings

Well one day it did happen in the supermarket aisle
One day at the supermarket, Sophie experienced what she had been doing to others

She saw some ladies talking, laughing with big smiles
Sophie saw some ladies chatting and laughing happily

But as she approached them it was clear to see
As she went closer to them, Sophie realized they were speaking about her

"Oh my gosh" she said, "they're talking about me"
Sophie exclaimed, 'Oh my gosh! They're discussing me!'

"Did you hear the other day what about me she did say
The ladies were talking about the rumors Sophie had spread about herself

That lady with her tongue I tell you should be hung
The women were criticizing Sophie's behavior and suggesting punishment

Yes I hate the way she talks and I hate the way she walks
The ladies voiced their aversion to Sophie's manner of expression and her walking style

I hate the way she stares and the ugly clothes she wears
They also expressed disliking Sophie's way of staring and the clothes she donned

There's a lady in town who's reached pride and fame
Sophie became infamous in town for her gossiping

She never says an unkind word and Sophie is her name
A well-known and well-respected lady in town was named Sophie, known for never speaking an unkind word

When you're around her watch what you say
People were conscious and cautious of what they said in front of her

Mention someone's name and Sophie runs away
Sophie would walk away from conversations where people mentioned others' names

Did you see the other day how a word she wouldn't say
People would notice Sophie's behavior of avoiding negative remarks

I tell you she's the best, that lady should be blessed
People appreciated Sophie's positivity and regarded her as a gem in the town

She's one of a kind, folks like her are hard to find
Sophie's qualities were unique and difficult to come across in others

Yes Sophie is her name, yes Sophie is her name
Sophie became known for her virtuous behavior and was admired even more than before