Lady
T.Rex Lyrics


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Lady, like a like a lady like a like a
I'm gonna give all my love to you
Lady, like a like a lady like a like a
I'm gonna dance till the rain for you
Got you feeling, mama
Got the feeling, mama
Got to dream about it, yeah, yeah
Shaking, my bones are aching
I'm like a scampering train for you




Baby, like a like a baby like a like a
I'm gonna give my pain to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to T.Rex's "Lady" are fairly straightforward, consisting primarily of the singer declaring his love and devotion for his significant other. He likens his lover to a lady, using repetition to emphasize his affection: "like a like a lady like a like a." He vows to give all his love to her and dance for her even in the rain. The second verse introduces a bit of physical discomfort, with the singer's bones aching, but he persists in his dedication to his lover, promising to give his pain to her like a baby would.


While the lyrics themselves may seem simplistic, Marc Bolan's delivery perfectly captures the passion and intensity of the emotions at play. His voice rises and falls with the music, building to a fever pitch in the chorus as he proclaims his love. The repetition of the "like a like a" also serves to impart a sense of urgency to the lyrics, as if the singer cannot find enough words to express how strongly he feels.


Overall, "Lady" is a prime example of T.Rex's signature glam rock sound, blending catchy melodies with larger-than-life lyrics and lively instrumentation. It is a testament to Bolan's ability to infuse even the simplest of phrases with a sense of grandeur and drama, turning a simple ode to love into a powerful anthem.


Line by Line Meaning

Lady, like a like a lady like a like a
I want to treat you with the respect and care that is afforded to a lady


I'm gonna give all my love to you
I will devote myself completely to loving you


Lady, like a like a lady like a like a
I will continue to treat you with the utmost respect and care


I'm gonna dance till the rain for you
I will dance in celebration of our love, even in the midst of a storm


Got you feeling, mama
I have captured your attention and affection


Got the feeling, mama
I have strong emotions for you and our relationship


Got to dream about it, yeah, yeah
I fantasize about a future with you and our love


Shaking, my bones are aching
I feel intense physical sensations in response to my emotions for you


I'm like a scampering train for you
I am eager to move quickly and decisively in order to make you happy


Baby, like a like a baby like a like a
I want to nurture and care for you as if you were my own child


I'm gonna give my pain to you
I am willing to share my emotional burdens with you, trusting that you will help me carry them




Lyrics © SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP
Written by: MARC BOLAN

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Comments from YouTube:

Gaz Bee

The great Marc Bolan always in my thoughts, I was a 70s teenager, what a fantastic time I had..

Hearts a mess Gaultier

Amen, best time of my life.

Lynn

So many memories of playing record as an 11 year old ...forever ❤️love Marc.....thankyou for this 🙂

Spaced Out Pope

This Song flows softly through my damaged mind, like some kind of a Magic Dream....

Chantelle Adlington

That's exactly how I feel about it!

Andrew Meah

What a tune could have been a single in its own right as could thundering class records from an icon ROCK ON MARC

Desmond Treherne

Brilliant, i haven’t heard this for years! As I don’t have the single any more, (I’ve always loved Thunderwing, but had forgotten this, wow….Simple but so very very good,.. the beat, lyrics are cool and with backing vocals oooow and like a like a…. Etc, magic

Luke Hallinan

Used to play both of this B side over and over again....

christiane stamm

Als Teenie habe ich "Lady" laut aufgedreht, war mein Liebling.

Silverfox

6 years late with my reply but hey ho. My Mum brought this home from The Webbington hotel where she worked (near Weston Super Mare) they would give her the records from the jukebox. I loved this track, and Thunderwing. Some of his B-Sides remain in my all time favorites

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