Sophisticated Lady
Rosemary Clooney / Duke Ellington And His Orchestra Lyrics

They say into your early life romance came
It's been said that when you were young, you experienced your first romantic encounter.

And in this heart of yours burned a flame
That moment ignited a passionate flame within you, in your heart.

A flame that flickered one day and died away
But that flame only lasted for a brief moment before slowly and eventually disappearing.

Then, with disillusion deep in your eyes
Since then, you've become disillusioned and disappointed with your romantic experiences, which is evident in your eyes.

You learned that fools in love soon grow wise
You've come to realize that people who are foolish and naive in love eventually become wiser and more mature in their approach to romantic relationships.

The years have changed you, somehow
As time has passed, you've undergone various changes that have transformed you into someone new.

I see you now
And now, as I observe you, I see who you've become.

Smoking, drinking, never thinking of tomorrow, nonchalant
You engage in unhealthy habits such as smoking and drinking, and you carelessly live in the moment without considering what the future may bring.

Diamonds shining, dancing, dining with some man in a restaurant
You flash your wealth by wearing expensive diamonds, and you frequently go out to fancy restaurants with different men.

Is that all you really want?
But is that truly what you desire?

No, sophisticated lady
No, because despite your outward appearance, you are a sophisticated and complex woman.

I know, you miss the love you lost long ago
I understand that you still long for the love you once had but have since lost.

And when nobody is nigh you cry
And when you're all alone, you shed tears because of how much you miss that love.