The Lady Is A Tramp
Musikjury Titel Nr. 5 Lyrics

That's why, that's why the lady
The reason behind the lady's behavior and character is as follows:

That's why, that's why the lady is a tramp
The lady is independent and unconventional in her lifestyle and behavior.

She gets too hungry for, dinner at eight, now
She has a big appetite and doesn't like to wait for her dinner until late in the evening.

Hates the theatre but, never comes late
She dislikes theater but always arrives on time for any event she attends.

She never bothers, with the people she hates
She avoids interacting with people whom she dislikes or has no interest in.

Don't go to crap games, with the barons and earls
She doesn't attend low-quality gambling events with wealthy and noble people.

Won't go to Harlem, in ermines and pearls
She doesn't dress up in expensive and luxurious clothing to go to a certain neighborhood.

She won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
She doesn't gossip or talk negatively about others with other women.

She loves the free, fresh, wind, in her hair
She enjoys the feeling of freedom that comes with the wind blowing through her hair.

Life without care
She lives her life without much worry or stress.

She's broke, and that's ok
She doesn't have much money, but she's content with her current financial situation.

Hates California, it's so smuggy and damp
She dislikes California because it's too overbearing and wet.

She gets massages, she cries and she moans
She undergoes massages that may cause her to express her emotions.

Tells Slenderella just to leave her alone
She doesn't want to be bothered by someone named Slenderella and tells them to leave her alone.

She's not so hot, but her shape is her own
She doesn't consider herself beautiful, but she takes pride in having a unique body shape.

The food at Sardees is great no doubt
She enjoys the food at a place called Sardees without any reservations.

But she doesn't know what, motels all about
She doesn't understand what motels are all about.

She puts in a dime, and some ice comes out
She puts in a coin and gets a little bit of ice as a result, possibly from a vending machine.

Diamonds and lace
She enjoys luxury items such as diamonds and lace.

No God, so what
She doesn't believe in god, but it doesn't bother her.

For Rod Steiger she whistles and stamps
She shows her appreciation for an actor named Rod Steiger by whistling and stamping her feet.

She don't know the reason for, cocktails at five
She doesn't understand why people have cocktails at five in the afternoon.

She don't like flyin' baby, but I'm glad I'm alive
She doesn't enjoy flying, but she's happy to be alive.

I crave affection baby but not when I drive
She desires affection, but not when she's driving.

She flew down to London and left me behind
She went to London, leaving someone behind.

I missed the crowning but, I didn't mind
She missed a crowning event but wasn't upset about it.

She won't play Scarlet and Gone with the Wind
She refuses to participate in a game or activity named Scarlet and Gone with the Wind.

I like to hang her hat, wherever I please
She likes to hang her hat wherever she pleases.

And fly, with a breeze
She likes to fly freely with the wind.

And no dough, hi ho
She doesn't have much money, but she remains optimistic.

She thinks that Marciano was still a great big champ
She holds a high regard for a boxer named Marciano.

She goes down to Coney and she thinks the beach is divine
She visits Coney Island and thinks that the beach is divine.

She goes to the ball games and thinks the Yankees are fine
She enjoys going to ball games and likes the New York Yankees team.

Why she reads Walter Winchell and understands every line
She reads columns written by Walter Winchell and understands every word.

She likes do to go rowing down Central Park Lake
She enjoys rowing on Central Park Lake.

She digs a price fight, that isn't fake
She enjoys watching a real fight that involves monetary prizes.

Why she even goes to the opera, and stays wide awake
She attends the opera and remains awake throughout the performance.

I like the green grass, under my shoes
She likes the sensation of green grass beneath her shoes.

Now what can I lose
She has nothing to lose and enjoys her freedom.

She's flat, and that's that
She has a small chest, but it doesn't bother her.

She's all alone when I lower my lamp
She's always alone when someone turns the lamp off.