The Lady Is A Tramp
Henry King and his Orchestra Lyrics


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She gets too hungry for dinner at eight
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
That's why the lady is a tramp

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

Overall Meaning

The Lady Is A Tramp, originally performed by the Henry King and His Orchestra, is a classic jazz tune that celebrates a woman who defies societal norms and expectations. The song, often referred to as an anthem for non-conformist women, tells the story of a lady who doesn't fit into the conventional mold of what a lady should be like. She gets too hungry for dinner at eight, loves the theatre but never comes late and never bothers with people she dislikes. The lyrics portray her as someone who prefers to live her life her own way, unapologetic for not fitting into stereotypical societal norms.


The Lady Is A Tramp is a song that has lived through the ages and has been covered by countless artists. The song highlights the Lady's desire for independence, her need to be free from society's expectations and her desire to be different. She doesn't care if she is broke, hates California's weather, and would rather not indulge in rubbish talks with her peers. She is more interested in experiencing life with no care in the world. She refuses to conform to the society's expectations of women from her clothes, to the people she consorts with, and this makes her a Lady who is always true to herself.


Line by Line Meaning

She gets too hungry for dinner at eight
She has a hard time waiting until 8pm for dinner


She like the theatre and never comes late
She enjoys the theatre and is punctual


She never bothers with people she hates
She avoids those she dislikes


That's why the lady is a tramp
This is why she's considered unconventional


Doesn't like crapgames with barons or earls
She isn't interested in gambling with nobles or wealthy individuals


Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls
She refuses to dress up when going to Harlem


Won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
She doesn't partake in gossip with her peers


She like the free fresh wind in her hain, life without care
She enjoys the feeling of freedom and not caring about things


She's broke and it's OK
She's fine with being broke


Hates California, it's cold and it's damp
She dislikes the weather in California


She loves the free fresh wind in her hair
She enjoys the feeling of wind blowing through her hair


Life without care, she's broke but it's oke
She's content with not worrying about things, even though she's broke


That's why the lady. that's why the lady
That's why she's considered a tramp


That's why the lady is a tramp
This is why she's considered unconventional




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers

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Jolly Rot

Thank you for uploading this gem of a song, 20s, 30s and 40s music has always spoken to my old soul

KariIzumi1

I just realized this is a 1930s version of a manic pixie dream girl and I'm here for it

Ra B

Couldn’t find this ANYWHERE, and it’s my favorite version of this song.

Jourwalis

"California, cold and damp" ?

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