Sophisticated Lady
Erroll Garner Trio Lyrics
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Just because you're caught in your social maze
I think it's 'bout time that you realize
Your money and your power's got you mesmerized
Pretty lady, get back
Pretty lady, yea
Sophisticated lady put your blue jeans on
Educated lady with your college degree
Amazes me why you just can't see
Learned everything from your books on the shelf
But no one ever taught you how to think for yourself
Pretty lady, get back
Pretty lady, yea, sweet thing
Sophisticated lady put your blue jeans on
You're anybody's baby when your mama's gone
Sophisticated lady take a lesson from me
I can help you be what you want to be
Together we'll see many brighter days
If it takes forever, gonna change your ways
Pretty lady, get back
Pretty lady, yea, sweet thing
Sophisticated lady put your blue jeans on
You're anybody's baby when your mama's gone
Sophisticated lady put your blue jeans on
You're anybody's baby when your mama's gone
Sophisticated lady put your blue jeans on
You're anybody's baby when your mama's gone
The song "Sophisticated Lady" by the Erroll Garner Trio is a jazz piece that provides social commentary. The lyrics depict a woman who is "sophisticated" due to her wealth and education but lacks independent thought as she is trapped in her "social maze." The singer urges her to break free from her power and money, and encourages her to put on her "blue jeans" so she can be herself and not conform to societal expectations. The singer believes that the woman is not living a fulfilling life as she has not learned how to think for herself. He offers to show her how to do just that and help her become what she wants to be.
The lyrics are a critique of conformity and the pressure to conform to social norms. The woman in the song has achieved societal success, but has not found personal fulfillment. The singer represents an alternative view of freedom and happiness, one that involves breaking free from societal norms and expectations. This theme of individuality and personal empowerment is common in jazz music and was often expressed through lyrics in the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Sophisticated lady tryin' to change my ways
A woman who is sophisticated is trying to change my behavior
Just because you're caught in your social maze
She is too lost in her own social circle to realize the futility of trying to change me
I think it's 'bout time that you realize
It's high time for her to comprehend
Your money and your power's got you mesmerized
She is engrossed with the power and money she possesses
Pretty lady, get back
Please step back, beautiful lady
Sophisticated lady put your blue jeans on
A sophisticated woman should put on casual clothes like blue jeans
You're anybody's baby when your mama's gone
You become approachable by anyone when you're alone
Educated lady with your college degree
A lady with a college degree and educated background
Amazes me why you just can't see
It's surprising how she can't seem to comprehend
Learned everything from your books on the shelf
She has learned everything only from books
But no one ever taught you how to think for yourself
No one ever taught her how to think independently
Sophisticated lady take a lesson from me
A sophisticated lady should learn something from me
I can help you be what you want to be
I am here to help you realize your true potential
Together we'll see many brighter days
We will have a bright future if we work together
If it takes forever, gonna change your ways
Even if it takes forever, I will help you change your ways
Sweet thing
Terms of endearment used to address a woman
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, IRVING MILLS, MITCHELL PARISH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Autumn Leaves
Gorgeous playing from the genius that was Erroll Garner 1921-1977. The gift that keeps giving, as even nowadays previously unheard recordings are brought before the public.
OPALE
Sólo por la magistral introducción que hace Garner en esta pieza, ya merece la pena escucharlo.
Marine Feinberg
Always will listen to Errol. garner
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