He's A Tramp
Peggy Lee & the Mello Men Lyrics
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What a dog
He's a tramp, but I love him
Breaks a new heart every day
He's a tramp, they adore him
And I only hope he'll stay that way
He's a rounder, he's a cad
He's a tramp, but I love him
Yes, even I have got it pretty bad
You can never tell when he'll show up
He gives you plenty of trouble
I guess he's just a no 'count pup
But I wish that he were double
He's a tramp, he's a rover
And there's nothing more to say
If he's a tramp, he's a good one
And I wish that I could travel his way
Wish that I could travel his way
Wish that I could travel his way
Peggy Lee's song "He's a Tramp" is a love song for a man who is a bit of a rogue. The lyrics paint a picture of a man who is constantly wandering, breaking hearts left and right, and causing trouble wherever he goes. Despite all of this, the singer confesses that she loves him anyway, and hopes that he never changes.
The lyrics of the song are filled with contradictions. The singer describes the man as a tramp, a scoundrel, a rounder, and a cad, all negative terms that suggest he is not someone to be admired. However, in the next breath, she says that she loves him and that others adore him. It's clear that the man has a certain charisma and allure that makes it difficult for others to resist him, even if he is causing them pain.
The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is jealous of the man's freedom and independence. She wishes that she could "travel his way," which implies that she is tired of her own mundane existence and longs for the excitement and adventure that the man seems to have. Overall, "He's a Tramp" is a song about the complexities of love and the attraction we sometimes feel to those who are not the best for us.
Line by Line Meaning
What a dog
What a rascal
What a dog
What a rascal
He's a tramp, but I love him
He's a lovable rogue, and I love him despite his flaws
Breaks a new heart every day
He breaks someone's heart each day, never sticking around for long
He's a tramp, they adore him
People love the idea of a carefree, wild spirit like him
And I only hope he'll stay that way
I hope he never changes, never settles down
He's a tramp, he's a scoundrel
He's a rogue, a cheat, a womanizer
He's a rounder, he's a cad
He's a smooth-talking, charming man who uses his charm to get what he wants
He's a tramp, but I love him
I can't help but love him, despite all of the bad things he does
Yes, even I have got it pretty bad
I am also under his spell, despite knowing that he's no good for me
You can never tell when he'll show up
He's unpredictable and comes and goes as he pleases
He gives you plenty of trouble
He causes a lot of problems and drama
I guess he's just a no 'count pup
I suppose he's just a worthless dog
But I wish that he were double
But I wish I could have more of him, even though he's not good for me
He's a tramp, he's a rover
He's a wanderer, never staying in one place for too long
And there's nothing more to say
There's nothing else to add, he is who he is
If he's a tramp, he's a good one
If he's going to be a rogue, he might as well be a good one
And I wish that I could travel his way
I wish I could be carefree and independent like him
Wish that I could travel his way
I wish I could experience the same freedom he has
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sonny Burke, Peggy Lee
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Famous Birthdays
im surprised Peggy Lee kept a straight face due to those entertaining and funny backing vocalists! and I wonder how many outakes it actually took because they must have been LOL all the time!!
Cat's Claw
OMG HI
Chocolate Souljah
It was hilarious but the backup singers seem to be recorded and filmed separately.
GAMING CULT
shouts out
The Ink Pit Ox
Talent
Jessie Hermit
Peggy had the most beautiful voice. We need more like her.
Roxanne T.T
Not even Peggy Lee can help smiling at her doggy singers.
Miss Liali
Peggy Lee is so talented, she even played as Lady & Tramps Owner! She played the beautiful voice of the wife.
Dequadre Walton
Yea I liked the wife s voice
Miss Liali
Dequadre Walton Same here. When i was a child I thought her voice was an angel.