The Lady Is A Tramp
The Four Lads with Ray Ellis & his Orchestra Lyrics
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She like the theatre and never comes late
She never bothers with people she hates
That's why the lady is a tramp
Doesn't like crapgames 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 like the free fresh wind in her hain, 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 crapgames with sharpies and frogs
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 loves the free fresh wind in her hair
Life without care, she's broke but it's oke
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 Lady Is a Tramp" is a classic jazz standard that has been covered by many artists over the years. The song is about a woman who chooses to live life on her own terms and is proud to be seen as a nonconformist. The lyrics describe a woman who is too independent to worry about social norms and disapproving opinions of others. She is confident and unashamed of her choices.
The first verse sets the scene by telling us that the woman is always hungry before dinnertime and loves the theatre. She never shows up late and doesn't waste her time on people she dislikes. This describes a woman who is punctual, likes to plan ahead and makes her own decisions about who she associates with.
The second verse further establishes the woman's non-conformist attitude. She doesn't enjoy participating in gambling games with wealthy people, nor does she feel the need to wear fancy pearls and ermine to enter a specific neighbourhood. Finally, she doesn't engage in gossip with her friends, making her somewhat of an outsider, hence the name of the song, "The Lady Is a Tramp."
Line by Line Meaning
She gets too hungry for dinner at eight
She has a big appetite and can't wait till 8 pm for dinner
She like the theatre and never comes late
She enjoys going to the theatre and is always on time
She never bothers with people she hates
She doesn't waste her time on people she dislikes
That's why the lady is a tramp
This is why she's considered unconventional or non-conformist
Doesn't like crapgames with barons or earls
She doesn't enjoy gambling with wealthy or titled people
Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls
She doesn't want to be overdressed or conspicuous in a certain neighborhood
Won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
She won't gossip or talk badly about others like the other women
That's why the lady is a tramp
Again, this is why she's seen as unconventional or non-conformist
She like the free fresh wind in her hain, life without care
She enjoys the freedom and ease of life without worries
She's broke and it's OK
She may not have much money, but she's content with her situation
Hates California, it's cold and it's damp
She dislikes California's weather conditions
That's why the lady is a tramp
Once more, this is why she can be seen as unconventional or non-conformist
She gets too hungry to wait for dinner at eight
Repeating the idea that she gets really hungry and can't wait till 8 pm
She loves the theatre, but never comes late
Repeating that she enjoys the theatre and is always on time for it
She'd never bother with people she'd hate
Repeating that she doesn't spend time on people she dislikes
That's why the lady is a tramp
Again, this is why she's considered unconventional or non-conformist
She'll have no crapgames with sharpies and frogs
Repeating the idea that she avoids gambling with shady or untrustworthy people
And she won't go to Harlem in Lincolns or Fords
Repeating that she doesn't want to be overdressed or conspicuous in a certain neighborhood
And she won't dish the dirt with the rest of the broads
Repeating that she doesn't want to gossip or talk badly about others like the other women
That's why the lady is a tramp
Once more, this is why she's seen as unconventional or non-conformist
She loves the free fresh wind in her hair
Repeating that she enjoys the freedom and freshness of the wind in her hair
Life without care, she's broke but it's oke
Repeating that she doesn't worry about money and is content despite her financial situation
Hates California, it's so cold and so damp
Repeating that she dislikes California's weather conditions
That's why the lady. that's why the lady
An emphasis on the reasons why she's unconventional and non-conformist
That's why the lady is a tramp
The final conclusion that her behavior and demeanor makes her a tramp
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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