Guys And Dolls
Original Broadway Cast Lyrics

What's playing at the Roxy?
What is the current movie showing at the Roxy theater?

I'll tell you what's playing at the Roxy. A picture about a Minnesota man falls in love with a Mississippi girl, That he sacrifices everything and moves all the way to Biloxi. That's what's playing at the Roxy.
The current movie showing at the Roxy is a story about a man from Minnesota who falls in love with a woman from Mississippi, and moves to Biloxi for her.

What's in the daily news?
What are the current events being reported in the news?

I'll tell you what's in the daily news. Story about a man bought his wife a small ruby, With what otherwise would have been his union dues. That's what's in the daily news.
The current news story is about a man who bought his wife a precious stone, using the money he would have spent on his union dues.

What's happening all over?
What is going on around the world?

I'll tell you what's happening all over. Guy sitting home by a television set, That used to be something of a rover. That's what's happening all over.
People all over the world are settling down and staying at home, instead of traveling around.

Love is the thing that has nipped them. And it looks like Nathan's just another victim.
Love has affected the characters, including Nathan who seems to be suffering consequences due to love.

When you see a guy reach for stars in the sky, You can bet that he's doing it for some doll.
When you see someone trying to achieve something out of reach, they are most likely doing it for love.

When you spot a John waiting out in the rain, Chances are he's insane as only a John can be for a Jane.
When you see someone waiting in the rain for their love interest, it's likely that they are infatuated and acting irrational.

When you meet a gent paying all kinds of rent, For a flat that could flatten the Taj Mahal.
When you meet someone who is spending excessive amounts of money on an apartment or home, it's often for the sake of their significant other.

Call it sad, call it funny. But it's better than even money, That the guy's only doing it for some doll.
It might seem odd or humorous, but it's highly likely that the person is doing whatever they are doing for their love interest.

When you see a Joe saving half of his dough, You can bet there'll be mink in it for some doll.
When you see someone saving money, it's very likely they are planning on purchasing a luxurious item for their significant other.

When a bum buys wine like a bum can't afford, It's a cinch that the bum is under the thumb of some little broad.
When someone who is not well-off is spending money on expensive items like wine, it's usually because they are infatuated with a woman who is demanding of them.

When you meet a mug lately out of the jug, And he's still lifting platinum folderol. Call it hell, call it heaven But it's probable twelve to seven That the guy's only doing it for some doll.
When you meet someone who has had a recent drinking problem, but is now spending money on expensive jewelry or items, it's very likely that it's for a woman.

When you see a sport and his cash has run short, Make a bet that he's banking it with some doll.
When you see a man who is running low on money, it's likely that he is either borrowing from or spending money on his girlfriend.

When a guy wears tails with the front gleaming white, Who the hell do you think he's tickling pink on Saturday night?
When a man is dressed in formal attire with polished details, it's pretty obvious he's trying to impress his special lady on a date night.

When a lazy slob takes a goody steady job, And he smells from vitalis and barbasol. Call it dumb, call it clever Ah, but you can get odds forever That the guy's only doing it for some doll.
When a man with a history of laziness and lack of motivation suddenly gets a stable job and begins vigorously maintaining his appearance, he's probably trying to impress someone special.

Some doll, some doll The guy's only doing it for some doll!
All these distinct characters all seem to be doing things for the same reason - their love interests, and they cannot help themselves.