The Lady Is A Tramp
Lady Gaga Lyrics


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She gets too hungry, for dinner at eight (I am starving)
She loves the theater, but she never comes late
I never bother, with people that I hate
That's why this chick is a tramp

She doesn't like crap games, with barons and earls
Won't go to Harlem, in ermines and pearls
And I definitely won't dish out dirt, with the rest of those girls (Thank-you)
That's why the lady is a tramp

I love the free, fresh wind in my hair
Life without care, oh I'm so broke, it's old
I hate California, it's crowded and damp
That's why the lady is a tramp (I am a tramp)

Sometimes I go to Coney Island, oh the beach is divine
And I love the Yankees, Jeeter's just fine
I follow Rogers and Heart, she sings every line
That's why the lady is a tramp

I love a prizefight, that isn't a fake (no fakes)
I love to row boat with you and your wife on Central Park lake
She goes to Opera and stays wide awake (yes, I do)
That's why this lady is a tramp

She likes the green (green) grass (grass) under her shoes
What can I lose, 'cause I got no dough (oh no?)
I'm all alone when I lower my lamp
That's why the lady is a tramp

Go!

I love your free fresh, I love your handkerchief in my hair
Life without care, but I am so broke, that's oak
Hates California it's cold and it's damp
That's why the lady is a tramp




That's why this lady is a tramp
That's why the lady is a tramp

Overall Meaning

"The Lady Is A Tramp", a classic jazz number, is a tribute to independent women who break convention and refuse to conform to societal norms. Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett performed the song together, putting their own spin on it. The opening of the song sets the scene of a woman who is always "too hungry" and desires to eat before 8 PM. She has a love for theatre but will never ever be late. She does not waste her time with people who bring her down, and that's why she is a "tramp".


Towards the end of the song, the woman declares that "life without care" is all she needs. She finds joy in the simple things, like going to Coney Island and singing show tunes. In spite of her lack of material wealth, she's happy with her life, and her freedom is something she would never trade. Overall, this song celebrates the lives of women who live life on their own terms, being free, unchained to societal restrictions.


Line by Line Meaning

She gets too hungry, for dinner at eight
I am starving


She loves the theater, but she never comes late
I thoroughly enjoy attending the theatre, however, arriving after the performance has already begun is not acceptable.


I never bother, with people that I hate
I choose not to spend my time with people who do not bring me joy.


That's why this chick is a tramp
This is the reason why I am labeled as a tramp.


She doesn't like crap games, with barons and earls
I dislike participating in gambling activities with wealthy individuals.


Won't go to Harlem, in ermines and pearls
I am not interested in attending high-end events in Harlem while wearing expensive clothing.


And I definitely won't dish out dirt, with the rest of those girls (Thank-you)
I refuse to participate in gossip with other women, and I express gratitude for being excluded from such activities.


That's why the lady is a tramp
This is the reason why I am labeled as a tramp.


I love the free, fresh wind in my hair
I find joy in feeling the natural and unbridled wind in my hair.


Life without care, oh I'm so broke, it's old
I am carefree in my approach to life, but my perpetual lack of financial stability is becoming tiresome.


I hate California, it's crowded and damp
I strongly dislike California due to its crowded and damp nature.


That's why the lady is a tramp (I am a tramp)
This is the reason why I am labeled as a tramp.


Sometimes I go to Coney Island, oh the beach is divine
Occasionally, I visit Coney Island, and its beach is exquisite.


And I love the Yankees, Jeeter's just fine
I am a fan of the Yankees baseball team, and I find their former captain, Derek Jeter, to be agreeable.


I follow Rogers and Heart, she sings every line
I enjoy the work of the songwriting duo, Rodgers and Hart, and I sing along to each of their lyrics.


That's why the lady is a tramp
This is the reason why I am labeled as a tramp.


I love a prizefight, that isn't a fake (no fakes)
I am passionate about legitimate boxing matches that are not staged.


I love to row boat with you and your wife on Central Park lake
I enjoy the activity of row boating with you and your spouse on the lake in Central Park.


She goes to Opera and stays wide awake (yes, I do)
I attend opera performances and remain alert throughout the show.


That's why this lady is a tramp
This is the reason why I am labeled as a tramp.


She likes the green (green) grass (grass) under her shoes
I appreciate the feeling of the green grass beneath my shoes.


What can I lose, 'cause I got no dough (oh no?)
Since I have no money, I do not have much to lose.


I'm all alone when I lower my lamp
I am usually by myself when I turn off my lamp at night.


That's why the lady is a tramp
This is the reason why I am labeled as a tramp.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers

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@squamish4244

Bennett crossed the Rhine in 1945 with the American Army and fought his way into Germany, then entertained soldiers after the war ended, and he's still singing - well! - in 2015. Now THAT'S a career!

@pabloricardodetarragon2649

+valinor100 And having lived the war he became a pacifist...Plus the civil rights. A true man in the whole meaning of the word.

@fukhue8226

+valinor100 Tony is amazing. What a career and still singing on a level most people could only dream of.

@richardjeffreys2437

I found an LP of Him in a CHARITY shop.. £1 ! Guess what gets played to DEATH !??

@Lovely2291

Rest well Tony, thank you for seeing the talents in Gaga, and showcasing it for the world to see. ❤

@haramstuferot6393

Heart breaking 🖤 such a perfect couple

@kamaetee

🌹🌷♥️🌈

@Tanja0408

@@haramstuferot6393😊

@ArmandoNarvaez-zu5ri

Didn't care for her at first but wow she has talent and I love her now she's is amazing great singer!

@bernardvanderheijden2745

@@ArmandoNarvaez-zu5ri how do you know? if you dont know something its better to stay positive!

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