Sophisticated Lady
Lady Gaga Tony Bennett Lyrics

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They say into your early life romance came
And in this heart of yours burned a flame
A flame that flickered one day and died away
Then, with disillusion deep in your eyes
You learned that fools in love soon grow wise
The years have changed you, somehow
I see you now

Smoking, drinking, never thinking of tomorrow, nonchalant
Diamonds shining, dancing, dining with some man in a restaurant
Is that all you really want?
Oh no, sophisticated lady,
I know, you miss the love you lost long ago
And when nobody is nigh you cry

Smoking, drinking, never thinking of tomorrow, nonchalant
Diamonds shining, dancing, dining with some man in a restaurant
Is that all you really want?
Oh no, sophisticated lady,
I know, you miss the love you lost long ago
And when nobody is nigh

When nobody is nigh
Nobody is nigh you cry

Overall Meaning

Sophisticated Lady is a song performed by Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett. The lyrics describe a woman who has experienced love but it has fizzled away leaving her disillusioned with love. The song talks about how she now lives her life in a nonchalant way indulging in activities such as smoking, drinking, and dining with various men. The lyrics suggest that even though she may appear happy and in control, she is crying inside and misses the love that she once had.

The song has a sad undertone, as the woman described in the lyrics is an image of loneliness and suppressed emotions. The lyrics suggest that the sophisticated lady tries to fill the void of love with materialism and indulgence but deep down she is longing for the love she lost. Lady Gaga's and Tony Bennett's voices are perfect for the song as they bring out the emotions and the sadness in the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

They say into your early life romance came
It's said that you experienced love in your youth

And in this heart of yours burned a flame
You were deeply in love

A flame that flickered one day and died away
Your love faded away

Then, with disillusion deep in your eyes
You felt disappointed and let down

You learned that fools in love soon grow wise
You realized that love can be foolish

The years have changed you, somehow
Time has affected you

I see you now
I see you in your current state

Smoking, drinking, never thinking of tomorrow, nonchalant
You live carelessly without regard for the future

Diamonds shining, dancing, dining with some man in a restaurant
You enjoy luxuries with a man in public

Is that all you really want?
Is that truly fulfilling for you?

Oh no, sophisticated lady,
You're more complex than that