The Lady Is A Tramp
Mel Tormé & The Marty Paich Dek-Tette Lyrics
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She likes the theater and never comes late
She never bothers with people she'd hate
That's why the lady is a tramp
Doesn't like crap games 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 likes the free, fresh wind in her hair
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 theater 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 crap games with sharpies and frauds
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'd love the free, fresh wind in her hair
Life without care
She's broke, but it's "OK"
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 Lady Is a Tramp by Mel Torme showcases the characteristics of a woman who is not bothered about conforming to societal norms and is comfortable in her own skin. The song starts with a few lines talking about the singer's hunger, theatre love, and an aversion to people she would hate. These lines show that she does not want to be like the typical woman who enjoys fancy dinners and parties with people who don't have their best interests at heart. She has her own rules and preferences and is not afraid to voice them. This reinforces the idea that she is someone who marches to the beat of her own drum.
The song goes on to talk about how she dislikes playing games with people who are dishonest and not genuine. She also avoids shady activities and people who are not authentic. These lines showcase her value for honesty and genuineness, traits that are not often associated with a woman in the early 20th century.
The song's chorus further reinforces the idea that this woman is someone who is not bound by societal expectations, enjoys the small pleasures in life and is happy with what she has. Whether it's the wind in her hair or being broke but still enjoying life, she values the simple things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
She gets too hungry for dinner at eight
She has a hearty appetite and can't wait until eight for dinner.
She likes the theater and never comes late
She enjoys watching theatrical performances and always arrives on time.
She never bothers with people she'd hate
She avoids interacting with people whom she dislikes.
That's why the lady is a tramp
These unconventional behaviors make her different from others and can be labeled as a tramp.
Doesn't like crap games with barons or earls
She isn't interested in playing games with wealthy and powerful people.
Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls
She won't dress ostentatiously to visit Harlem.
Won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
She won't gossip with other women.
She likes the free, fresh wind in her hair
She enjoys the natural feeling of wind blowing through her hair.
Life without care
She lives a life without worries or fears.
She's broke, and it's "ok"
She is financially distressed, but it does not affect her happiness.
Hates California, it's cold and it's damp
She dislikes California because of its chilly and damp climate.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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