The Lady Is A Tramp
Sinatra (Frank) Lyrics
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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
In the popular song "The Lady is a Tramp", Sinatra paints a picture of a woman who is happy with her simple and independent lifestyle. The woman is someone who doesn't care about societal norms and conventions, and follows her own rules. She doesn't conform to the typical expectations of a lady of that era, such as being on time for dinner or indulging in gossip with other women. She is not impressed by wealth, and doesn't play games with people just for the sake of gaining power. She's an idealist, and her free spirit allows her to enjoy life without worrying about material possessions or societal pressures. She hates California, prefers not to indulge in the company of fake people, and loves the feeling of wind on her hair. Her unconventional attitude is what makes her stand out and be different from everyone else, and it's what makes her a tramp.
Line by Line Meaning
She gets too hungry for dinner at eight
She has a big appetite and cannot wait till 8 for dinner.
She likes the theatre and never comes late
She is fond of theatre and always arrives on time.
She never bothers with people she'd hate
She doesn't waste her time on people she dislikes.
That's why the lady is a tramp
This is a defining trait of hers that makes her stand out.
Doesn't like crap games with barons or earls
She doesn't enjoy playing low-value games with the aristocracy.
Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls
She refuses to dress up ostentatiously and visit uptown areas.
Won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
She abstains from gossiping with her female peers.
That's why the lady is a tramp
This trait defines her character and is what makes her unique.
She likes the free, fresh wind in her hair
She enjoys feeling the wind against her hair.
Life without care
She lives without worrying too much.
She's broke, and it's ok
She is not financially well-off, but she is content.
Hates California, it's cold and it's damp
She does not like the weather in California.
That's why the lady is a tramp
This character trait sets her apart from others and makes her unique.
She gets too hungry to wait for dinner at eight
She cannot wait until 8 pm to eat dinner.
She loves the theatre but never comes late
She loves theatre and is always on time for it.
She'd never bother with people she'd hate
She avoids people she dislikes.
That's why the lady is a tramp
This attribute is her defining quality.
She'll have no crap games with sharpies and frauds
She won't be a part of any shady games involving con artists.
And she won't go to Harlem in Lincolns or Fords
She doesn't go to Uptown Manhattan in fancy cars.
And she won't dish the dirt with the rest of the broads
She won't gossip with other women.
That's why the lady is a tramp
Her unique personality sets her apart.
She'd love the free, fresh wind in her hair
She enjoys the sensation of the wind on her hair.
Life without care
She lives without much worry or concern.
She's broke, but it's ok
She isn't wealthy but is content with her circumstances.
Hates California, it's so cold and so damp
She dislikes the chilly and moist climate in California.
That's why the lady
That's why the lady
That's why the lady is a tramp
This attribute is an integral part of her character that sets her apart.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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