The Lady Is A Tramp
Harry James & His Orchestra Lyrics
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She like the theatre and never comes late
She never bothers with people she hates
That's why the lady is a tramp
Doesn't like crapgames with barons or earls
Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls
Won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
She like the free fresh wind in her hain, life without care
She's broke and it's OK
Hates California, it's cold and it's damp
That's why the lady is a tramp
She gets too hungry to wait for dinner at eight
She loves the theatre, but never comes late
She'd never bother with people she'd hate
That's why the lady is a tramp
She'll have no crapgames with sharpies and frogs
And she won't go to Harlem in Lincolns or Fords
And she won't dish the dirt with the rest of the broads
That's why the lady is a tramp
She loves the free fresh wind in her hair
Life without care, she's broke but it's oke
Hates California, it's so cold and so damp
That's why the lady. that's why the lady
That's why the lady is a tramp
The Lady Is A Tramp is a classic song from the 1930s, composed by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. This song is an ode to a woman who is independent and unapologetically herself. The first verse illustrates how she goes against the norm of the societal expectations that dictate she should be ready for dinner at eight and should always show up to the theatre on time. Instead, she is always hungry and prefers to arrive fashionably late. Moreover, she chooses to avoid people she dislikes rather than fake interactions with them.
In the second verse, the song highlights her dislike for superficial things like crap-games, ermine, and pearls. Unlike many of her peers, she doesn't enjoy indulging in gossip and talking about people behind their backs. She prefers to spend her time enjoying the simple things in life, like feeling the fresh wind in her hair. She is completely comfortable in her own skin and doesn't feel the need to conform to societal expectations.
Overall, The Lady Is A Tramp is a classic song that celebrates individuality and rejecting societal expectations. It highlights how someone can be unapologetically themselves, even if it means not fitting into the preconceived notions of what a lady should be.
Line by Line Meaning
She gets too hungry for dinner at eight
She is always hungry and can't wait until the normal dinner time of 8 PM.
She like the theatre and never comes late
She enjoys the theatre and is always punctual for the performances.
She never bothers with people she hates
She avoids any interactions with people that she dislikes.
That's why the lady is a tramp
All of these traits are what makes her unique and not conforming to social norms, hence the label 'tramp'.
Doesn't like crapgames with barons or earls
She doesn't enjoy playing gambling games with high-ranking aristocrats.
Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls
She refuses to wear expensive and flashy clothing to visit Harlem.
Won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
She doesn't engage in gossiping or backstabbing with other women.
She like the free fresh wind in her hain, life without care
She enjoys the feeling of the wind in her hair and a carefree life.
She's broke and it's OK
She doesn't have a lot of money but is content with her situation.
Hates California, it's cold and it's damp
She dislikes California due to its weather conditions.
She'll have no crapgames with sharpies and frogs
She refuses to participate in gambling with dishonest and slimy people.
And she won't go to Harlem in Lincolns or Fords
She doesn't want to be associated with the flashy and materialistic culture of Harlem.
And she won't dish the dirt with the rest of the broads
She doesn't engage in gossip or drama with other women.
She loves the free fresh wind in her hair
She enjoys the feeling of the wind blowing through her hair.
Life without care, she's broke but it's oke
She lives a carefree life despite not having a lot of money.
Hates California, it's so cold and so damp
She dislikes California because of its extreme cold and damp weather.
That's why the lady. that's why the lady
All of these unique and non-conforming traits define her and set her apart.
That's why the lady is a tramp
Her individuality and refusal to conform to societal standards is what makes her a 'tramp'.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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