The Lady Is A Tramp
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She likes the theatre 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 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 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 Lady is a Tramp" is a classic song originally composed for the 1937 musical, Babes in Arms with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Lorenz Hart. The song has since been covered by a variety of artists, including Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. The song is a tribute to a non-conformist woman who refuses to conform to societal norms and expectations.
The first verse states that the lady in question is too hungry to wait for dinner at eight and likes the theatre but never arrives late, and never bothers with people she dislikes. The second verse mentions that she doesn't enjoy playing games with wealthy people, won't go to Harlem in fur coats and expensive jewelry, nor will she engage in gossip with other women. The chorus emphasizes that she loves and desires a life without care and loves the wind in her hair. The song concludes by mentioning that she hates California, which is cold and damp.
The song expresses a clear sense of independence, individualism, and self-confidence that are not typically associated with women at the time. The woman's strong personality and resistance to conform are celebrated in the song, which explains why the lady is a tramp. The word "tramp" was used to describe a woman who was deemed promiscuous or of low social status, but in this song, the term suggests a sense of liberation from societal norms and gender expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
She gets too hungry for dinner at eight
She gets too hungry to wait until eight for her dinner
She likes the theatre and never comes late
She enjoys going to the theater and always arrives on time
She never bothers with people she’d hate
She never engages with people she dislikes or finds unpleasant
That’s why the lady is a tramp
This is why the woman is carefree and unconventional
Doesn’t like crap games with barons or earls
She dislikes playing shady games with wealthy and high-ranking people
Won’t go to Harlem in ermine and pearls
She refuses to visit Harlem dressed extravagantly
Won’t dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
She refuses to gossip and share secrets with other women
That’s why the lady is a tramp
This is why the woman is unconventional and independent
She likes the free, fresh wind in her hair
She enjoys the feeling of the wind blowing through her hair
Life without care
She lives her life without worrying or being burdened by responsibility
She’s broke, and it’s "ok"
Her financial situation isn't secure, but she accepts and is content with it
Hates California, it’s cold and it’s damp
She dislikes California's climate, which is cold and damp
That’s why the lady is a tramp
This is why the woman is free-spirited and unconcerned with societal norms
She gets too hungry to wait for dinner at eight
Her appetite is too great to wait until eight for her evening meal
She loves the theatre but never comes late
She adores attending theatrical performances and is punctual in arriving
She’d never bother with people she’d hate
She wouldn't waste her time or energy on people she dislikes
That’s why the lady is a tramp
This is why the woman is unconventional and independent
She’ll have no crap games with sharpies and frauds
She won't participate in underhanded or dishonest games with deceitful people
And she won’t go to Harlem in Lincolns or Fords
She avoids visiting Harlem in fancy or luxurious cars
And she won’t dish the dirt with the rest of the broads
She won't engage in gossip or back-stabbing with other women
That’s why the lady is a tramp
This is why the woman is carefree and unconstrained by normal standards
She’d love the free, fresh wind in her hair
She desires to feel the wind blow through her hair
Life without care
She desires a carefree and unburdened life
She’s broke, but it’s "ok"
She's financially challenged, but embraces her imperfect state
Hates California, it’s so cold and so damp
She dislikes the cold and damp weather conditions of California
That’s why the lady
This is the reason behind the woman's lifestyle
That’s why the lady
This explains the woman's unconventional nature
That's why the lady is a tramp
This sums up the unconventional and free spirit of the woman
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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