The Lady Is A Tramp
Jools Holland & Lily Rose Cooper 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 song "The Lady Is a Tramp" by Jools Holland and Lily Rose Cooper deals with a particular woman who is different and unique from societal standards. The woman in the song is portrayed as someone who is unconventional, free-spirited, and does not comply with society's conventions. The song speaks about the woman's likes and dislikes- the fact that she likes the theatre but hates California is symbolic of her individuality which is not influenced by popular opinions. She dislikes things that others consider fashionable, like crapgames with barons, earls or Harlem in ermine and pearls. Instead, she likes to be free and have her own life without much care or worry.
The song's lyrics can be interpreted to refer to a woman who is not afraid to be herself and does not fear judgment from the traditional society's viewpoints. Despite being broke and having no means to maintain her identity, she remains true to herself and lives her life on her terms. The song "The Lady Is a Tramp" can also be interpreted as a message to society about the need to accept people for who they are, even if they're unconventional.
Line by Line Meaning
She gets too hungry for dinner at eight
She's always hungry and can't wait until eight to eat dinner
She like the theatre and never comes late
She enjoys going to the theatre and is always on time
She never bothers with people she hates
She avoids people who she dislikes
That's why the lady is a tramp
This is why she's independent and free-spirited
Doesn't like crapgames with barons or earls
She doesn't enjoy gambling with wealthy people
Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls
She's not interested in flashy or expensive things and doesn't want to go to Harlem dressed in such a manner
Won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
She won't gossip with other women
She like the free fresh wind in her hain, life without care
She enjoys the feeling of wind in her hair and living life without any worries or stress
She's broke and it's OK
She's not rich, but she's content with that
Hates California, it's cold and it's damp
She dislikes the climate in California because it's too cold and wet for her liking
She'll have no crapgames with sharpies and frogs
She won't gamble with cheats and dishonest people
And she won't go to Harlem in Lincolns or Fords
She doesn't want to go to Harlem in fancy cars or any other flashy way of transportation
And she won't dish the dirt with the rest of the broads
She won't gossip with other women
That's why the lady is a tramp
This is why she's independent and free-spirited
She loves the free fresh wind in her hair
She enjoys the feeling of wind in her hair
Life without care, she's broke but it's oke
She's not rich, but she's not worried about it
Hates California, it's so cold and so damp
She dislikes the climate in California because it's too cold and wet for her liking
That's why the lady. that's why the lady
This is why she's independent and free-spirited
That's why the lady is a tramp
This is why she's independent and free-spirited
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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