Ladies
Lily and The Tigers 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 above lyrics are from Lily and The Tigers’s rendition of Frank Sinatra’s classic song “The Lady is a Tramp”. The song is a celebration of a woman who is independent and carefree, and who refuses to conform to the expectations of society. The woman in the song gets too hungry to wait for dinner at eight, loves the theatre but never comes late, and never bothers with people she hates. She is not interested in luxury and privileges but cares more about having a life of her own choices.
The song speaks to the idea of being unapologetically yourself and embracing your own unique individuality. By rejecting traditional conventions and expectations of behavior and dress, the lady in the song is able to live a life on her own terms. She doesn’t subscribe to the norms of her society and instead chooses to live life her own way.
Line by Line Meaning
She gets too hungry for dinner at eight
She has a great appetite and cannot wait until eight for dinner
She like the theatre and never comes late
She loves going to the theatre and always arrives on time
She never bothers with people she hates
She does not waste her time on people she dislikes
That's why the lady is a tramp
Her independent spirit and non-conformity to societal norms sets her apart
Doesn't like crapgames with barons or earls
She dislikes gambling and socializing with aristocrats
Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls
She refuses to dress extravagantly and visit certain neighborhoods
Won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
She refuses to gossip and talk behind people's backs
She like the free fresh wind in her hair, life without care
She loves a carefree life with the wind blowing through her hair
She's broke and it's OK
She is poor but content with her life
Hates California, it's cold and it's damp
She dislikes California because it's cold and moist
She'll have no crapgames with sharpies and frogs
She refuses to participate in dishonest games with tricksters and con artists
And she won't go to Harlem in Lincolns or Fords
She will not visit Harlem even in a fancy car
And she won't dish the dirt with the rest of the broads
She will not gossip like other women
That's why the lady is a tramp
Her unique mindset and lifestyle make her stand out
She loves the free fresh wind in her hair
She finds joy in the natural world
Life without care, she's broke but it's oke
She's not rich but doesn't worry about it
Hates California, it's so cold and so damp
She dislikes California because of its cold, wet climate
That's why the lady. that's why the lady
This is why she is the way she is
That's why the lady is a tramp
Her uniqueness is what makes her a tramp
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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Awesome job Ronda Ray. GOOD VIBES and WOOHOO
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I LOVE it! Whoop! So very proud of you Ronda!