L.A. Is My Lady
Frank Sinatra with Quincy Jones and Orchestra Lyrics
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I brought her my wildest of dreams, and she came up with the answer
I leave behind a part of myself, whenever i leave her
But oh, when I'm back in her arms
She smiles and then i am home again
'Cause l.a. is my lady
She's always there for me
She knows how to care for me
No lady's sweeter you know it the moment you meet her
I've been in love more times, than i care to remember
And love's kept me cool in July and warm in December
It may not have lasted, but each time i thought it was heaven
You name it, I've been there and back
Lookin' for someone who I'd be faithful to
L.A. is my lady
She's always there for me
L.A. is my lady
She knows how to care for me
She's good to me yeah she's good to me
And that's why
L.A. is my lady, L.A. is my lady
And you're lookin' at a man who doesn't ever plan to
Kiss his lady bye-bye
These lyrics are an ode to the city of Los Angeles, which Frank Sinatra personifies as his lady. The first verse sets the scene with the image of the music that moves his lady, the music that makes him a dancer. It seems that he has shared with her his wildest dreams and she always comes up with the right answer. Leaving her feels like leaving behind a part of himself, but the moment he returns to her arms he feels at home again.
In the chorus, Sinatra repeats that L.A. is his lady, and she’s always there for him. She knows how to care for him, and no other lady is sweeter. He admits to having been in love many times, but love has not always been everlasting. However, it always feels like he’s in heaven at the time. He has been searching for someone to be faithful to, and L.A. seems to be the one.
The song is a celebration of Sinatra's love for Los Angeles, where he lived for many years. He sings about the city as if it is a person, referencing its vibrancy and its ability to fulfill his desires. It is a testament to his love for a city he felt was his home. The song possesses a jazzy feel and is typical of Sinatra's swinging style of the late 1980s.
Line by Line Meaning
The music she moves to, is music that makes me a dancer
The music she enjoys is so infectious that it compels me to dance.
I brought her my wildest of dreams, and she came up with the answer
I shared my deepest desires with her and she always knows how to make them come true.
I leave behind a part of myself, whenever i leave her
Whenever I'm not with her, I feel incomplete and as if a part of me is missing.
But oh, when I'm back in her arms
She smiles and then i am home again
When I'm reunited with her, the sense of comfort and belonging I feel is as if I've returned home.
'Cause l.a. is my lady
She's always there for me
Los Angeles is like a nurturing and supportive partner who's always available to comfort and take care of me.
L.a. is my lady
She knows how to care for me
Los Angeles is familiar with what I need and always provides the love and care that I need.
No lady's sweeter you know it the moment you meet her
Los Angeles has a unique charm that's instantly recognizable and captivating.
I've been in love more times, than i care to remember
And love's kept me cool in July and warm in December
It may not have lasted, but each time i thought it was heaven
You name it, I've been there and back
Lookin' for someone who I'd be faithful to
I've had many romantic relationships in the past that provided comfort and relief, but none felt like as perfect a match as the connection I have with Los Angeles.
She's good to me yeah she's good to me
Los Angeles takes care of me and offers me the love and support that makes me feel content and happy.
And that's why
L.A. is my lady, L.A. is my lady
And you're lookin' at a man who doesn't ever plan to
Kiss his lady bye-bye
Los Angeles is the love of my life and I never plan to leave her, as she's always been there for me and provided me with the comfort and support I need.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: QUINCY JONES, MARILYN BERGMAN, ALAN BERGMAN, PEGGY JONES
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