The Lady Is A Tramp
The Four Lads Lyrics
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She likes the theater 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 theater 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
The Four Lads's song "The Lady Is a Tramp" is an ode to a woman who defies societal norms and expectations. The song starts by describing the lady's eagerness for dinner and her love for theater. But the lady is different from others; she doesn't care about people she hates, she doesn't play crap games with barons or earls, and she won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls. These lines suggest that the lady is not interested in pretentiousness and hypocrisy.
The next verse further highlights her rebellious nature. She won't engage in gossip with other women, and she doesn't care about the material possessions that others value. She's content with the free air and the carefree life, even though she's broke. The last verse talks about her dislike for California and its weather. These lines signify that the lady is not afraid to voice her opinion and that she's true to herself.
Line by Line Meaning
She gets too hungry for dinner at eight
She has a healthy appetite and needs to eat a big meal earlier in the evening.
She likes the theater and never comes late
She enjoys going to the theater and values punctuality.
She never bothers with people she'd hate
She doesn't waste time interacting with people she doesn't like or respect.
That's why the lady is a tramp
These unique personality traits separate her from the traditional expectations society has of women and make her stand out as unconventional.
Doesn't like crap games with barons or earls
She doesn't enjoy playing games with high society or wealthy individuals.
Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls
She doesn't feel like she needs to dress in expensive clothing to fit in with a certain community.
Won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
She doesn't engage in gossip or talk poorly about other people with her friends.
She likes the free, fresh wind in her hair
She appreciates the feeling of freedom and the outdoors.
Life without care
She lives her life openly and without much anxiety.
She's broke, and it's "ok"
She doesn't let financial hardship impact her self-worth or overall contentment in life.
Hates California, it's cold and it's damp
She dislikes certain locations or weather in general, and doesn't feel the need to hide her opinions or preferences to fit in.
That's why the lady is a tramp
These unique personality traits separate her from the traditional expectations society has of women and make her stand out as unconventional.
She gets too hungry to wait for dinner at eight
She has a healthy appetite and needs to eat a big meal earlier in the evening.
She loves the theater but never comes late
She enjoys going to the theater and values punctuality.
She'd never bother with people she'd hate
She doesn't waste time interacting with people she doesn't like or respect.
That's why the lady is a tramp
These unique personality traits separate her from the traditional expectations society has of women and make her stand out as unconventional.
She'll have no crap games with sharpies and frauds
She doesn't enjoy playing games with high society or wealthy individuals.
And she won't go to Harlem in Lincolns or Fords
She doesn't feel like she needs to dress in expensive clothing to fit in with a certain community.
And she won't dish the dirt with the rest of the broads
She doesn't engage in gossip or talk poorly about other people with her friends.
That's why the lady is a tramp
These unique personality traits separate her from the traditional expectations society has of women and make her stand out as unconventional.
She'd love the free, fresh wind in her hair
She appreciates the feeling of freedom and the outdoors.
Life without care
She lives her life openly and without much anxiety.
She's broke, but it's "ok"
She doesn't let financial hardship impact her self-worth or overall contentment in life.
Hates California, it's so cold and so damp
She dislikes certain locations or weather in general, and doesn't feel the need to hide her opinions or preferences to fit in.
That's why the lady
These unique personality traits separate her from the traditional expectations society has of women and make her stand out as unconventional.
That's why the lady
These unique personality traits separate her from the traditional expectations society has of women and make her stand out as unconventional.
That's why the lady is a tramp
These unique personality traits separate her from the traditional expectations society has of women and make her stand out as unconventional.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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