Oh Lady Be Good
The All Stars Lyrics

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Listen to my tale of woe,
It's terribly sad but true,
All dressed up, no place to go
Each evening I'm awfully blue.

I must win some handsome guy
Can't go on like this,
I could blossom out I know,

With somebody just like you. So

Oh, sweet and lovely lady, be good
Oh, lady, be good to me
I am so awfully misunderstood
So lady, be good to me
Oh, please have some pity
I'm all-alone in this big city
I tell you I'm just a lonesome babe in the wood,
So lady be good to me.

Oh, please have some pity
I'm all alone in this big city
I tell you I'm just a lonesome babe in the wood,

So lady be good to me.
Oh lady be good to me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The All Stars' song "Oh Lady Be Good" convey a sense of loneliness and longing for companionship. The singer expresses a tale of woe, explaining that they dress up every evening but have no place to go, leading them to feel blue. They yearn for the attention and affection of a handsome guy, believing that they could truly blossom with someone like him.

The plea for the lady to be good is a request for her to show kindness and understanding towards the singer's situation. They feel misunderstood and desire some form of compassion. The reference to being a lonesome babe in the wood paints a picture of vulnerability and isolation in the vast city environment. The repetition of the plea emphasizes the urgency and deep longing for connection.

Overall, the lyrics of "Oh Lady Be Good" highlight the universal theme of longing for love and companionship, as well as the yearning to be understood and appreciated. The song captures the sadness and vulnerability of being alone in a bustling city.

Line by Line Meaning

Listen to my tale of woe
Pay attention as I recount my sorrowful story

It's terribly sad but true
It's amazingly unfortunate, yet undeniable

All dressed up, no place to go
Fully prepared, but nowhere to be

Each evening I'm awfully blue
Every night, I'm extremely melancholic

I must win some handsome guy
I need to capture the affection of a charming man

Can't go on like this
I can't continue living in this manner

I could blossom out I know
I have the potential to flourish, I am aware

With somebody just like you. So
Alongside someone exactly like you. Therefore

Oh, sweet and lovely lady, be good
Oh, kind and charming lady, treat me well

Oh, lady, be good to me
Oh, lady, show me kindness

I am so awfully misunderstood
I am deeply misinterpreted

So lady, be good to me
Therefore, lady, be kind to me

Oh, please have some pity
Oh, I beg you to show compassion

I'm all alone in this big city
I'm completely isolated in this vast metropolis

I tell you I'm just a lonesome babe in the wood
I assure you, I am merely a solitary innocent in distress

So lady be good to me
Therefore, lady, be kind to me

Oh lady be good to me
Oh, lady, show me kindness

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin

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