Sophisticated Lady
Laila Dalseth Lyrics

Sophisticated lady tryin' to change my ways
The person addressed is attempting to influence the singer to change their behavior.

Just because you're caught in your social maze
The addressed person appears caught up in their social status, which may be limiting their thinking and behavior.

I think it's 'bout time that you realize
The singer believes it's time for the addressed person to recognize their limitations.

Your money and your power's got you mesmerized
The addressed person is overly focused on their money and power, to the point of being hypnotized or blinded by them.

Sophisticated lady put your blue jeans on
The artist suggests that the addressed person try to loosen up and be more down-to-earth.

You're anybody's baby when your mama's gone
Without the social trappings and support of their family, the addressed person is just like anyone else.

Educated lady with your college degree
The addressed person has a higher education degree.

Amazes me why you just can't see
The artist finds it baffling that the addressed person cannot see how their social confinement is limiting them.

Learned everything from your books on the shelf
The addressed person has gained much of their knowledge from books.

But no one ever taught you how to think for yourself
Despite their education, the addressed person lacks the ability to think independently.

Sophisticated lady take a lesson from me
The singer wants to teach the addressed person a lesson.

I can help you be what you want to be
The artist believes they can assist the addressed person in achieving their goals.

Together we'll see many brighter days
The singer believes that by working together, they can overcome the addressed person's limitations.

If it takes forever, gonna change your ways
The singer is committed to helping the addressed person even if it takes a very long time.

Pretty lady, get back
The addressed person should take a step back and reassess their situation.

Pretty lady, yea
The artist is reinforcing their message to the addressed person.

Sophisticated lady put your blue jeans on
The artist suggests again that the addressed person should try to be more casual and free-spirited.

You're anybody's baby when your mama's gone
Repeating the same message as before, without the support of others or their social status, the addressed person is just like anyone else.

Sophisticated lady put your blue jeans on
Reiterating the message for a third time.

You're anybody's baby when your mama's gone
Repeating the same message for a third time.