Sasha Dobson (born 1980) is an American jazz singer-songwriter from Santa C… Read Full Bio ↴Sasha Dobson (born 1980) is an American jazz singer-songwriter from Santa Cruz, California. She is the daughter of the late great jazz pianist and singer Smith Dobson, and jazz vocalist Gail Dobson, and had begun singing with her family professionally by the age of 12.

Her debut album, Modern Romance, released in August 2006, is a fusion of Brazilian groove, pop, jazz, and selections from the Great American Songbook. Jesse Harris and Richard Julian co-produced as well as contributed guitar work and songwriting. Tony Scherr (Bill Frisell, Willie Nelson) plays electric bass, and Mauro Refosco (Bebel Gilberto, David Byrne) percussion.

Sasha currently resides in Brooklyn, performing in New York City, throughout the United States, and in Japan.

Official website: http://www.sashadobson.com (under construction)
MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/sashadobson

Sophisticated Lady
Sasha Dobson Lyrics

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Sophisticated lady tryin' to change my ways
Just because you're caught in your social maze
I think it's 'bout time that you realize
Your money and your power's got you mesmerized

Pretty lady, get back
Pretty lady, yea
Sophisticated lady put your blue jeans on

You're anybody's baby when your mama's gone

Educated lady with your college degree
Amazes me why you just can't see
Learned everything from your books on the shelf
But no one ever taught you how to think for yourself

Pretty lady, get back
Pretty lady, yea, sweet thing
Sophisticated lady put your blue jeans on
You're anybody's baby when your mama's gone

Sophisticated lady take a lesson from me
I can help you be what you want to be
Together we'll see many brighter days
If it takes forever, gonna change your ways

Pretty lady, get back
Pretty lady, yea, sweet thing
Sophisticated lady put your blue jeans on
You're anybody's baby when your mama's gone

Sophisticated lady put your blue jeans on
You're anybody's baby when your mama's gone

Sophisticated lady put your blue jeans on
You're anybody's baby when your mama's gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sasha Dobson's "Sophisticated Lady" tell the story of a woman who is striving to be seen as high class and sophisticated, but is ultimately trapped by her own social status and material possessions. The singer, presumably a man, sees through her façade and tries to get her to see that she is more than just her money and power. The repeated line "put your blue jeans on" is a symbol for letting go of the need to appear polished and perfect, and instead just be yourself.

The lyrics are written in a conversational tone, with the singer almost pleading for the woman to change her ways. The use of "pretty lady" and "sweet thing" comes across as both endearing and patronizing, highlighting the dynamic between the two characters. The message within the song is one of empowerment and individuality, encouraging the sophisticated lady to break free from the constraints of her social status and expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

Sophisticated lady tryin' to change my ways
A refined and cultured lady is attempting to transform me

Just because you're caught in your social maze
Simply because you are ensnared in your complacent social circles

I think it's 'bout time that you realize
It is high time for you to acknowledge

Your money and your power's got you mesmerized
Your wealth and authority have spellbound you

Sophisticated lady put your blue jeans on
Refined lady, casually attire yourself in simple clothing

You're anybody's baby when your mama's gone
You become available to anyone when your protector is absent

Educated lady with your college degree
Lady with educational accomplishments, holding a university degree

Amazes me why you just can't see
It is astonishing to me why you cannot perceive

Learned everything from your books on the shelf
You have acquired all knowledge from books on the shelf

But no one ever taught you how to think for yourself
But no one has educated you to think independently

Sophisticated lady take a lesson from me
Intelligent lady, learn from my experience

I can help you be what you want to be
I can assist you to realize your aspirations

Together we'll see many brighter days
If we collaborate, we will witness many brighter days

If it takes forever, gonna change your ways
Even if it takes eternity, you must change your attitude

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Kennedy Ellington, Irving Mills, Mitchell Parish

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