He's A Tramp
The Lady And The Tramp Lyrics
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But they love him
Breaks a new heart
Ev'ry day
He's a tramp
They adore him
And I only hope
He's a tramp
He's a scoundrel
He's a rounder
He's a cad
He's a tramp
But I love him
Yes, even I
Have got it pretty bad
You can never tell
When he'll show up
He gives you
Plenty of trouble
I
guess he's just a
No 'count pup
But I wish that he
Were double
He's a tramp
He's a rover
And there's nothing
More to say
If he's a tramp
He's a good one
And I wish that I
Could travel his way(x3)
The song "He's A Tramp" from Lady and the Tramp is sung by Peggy Lee, who also plays the role of the Siamese cats in the film. The song describes the character of Tramp who is a stray dog that wanders from town to town in search of a new adventure. The song portrays Tramp as a lovable rogue, who breaks the heart of every girl he meets but is still adored by all. The lyrics convey the singer's hope that Tramp will always remain a free spirit, even though she is in love with him.
The first verse introduces Tramp's character as a heartbreaker, who is loved by everyone despite being a bit of a scoundrel. The second verse further reinforces this idea as it mentions how Tramp is a wanderer, how he is known for being a rogue, and that he doesn't shy away from breaking hearts. The third verse then contradicts the previous two verses by mentioning how the singer loves him, despite his flaws. The last few lines refer to the singer's admiration for Tramp's free-spirited personality and how she wishes she could travel with him.
The song's upbeat and jazzy tone complements Tramp's personality and makes it a perfect fit for the film. Peggy Lee's powerful voice brings the song to life and adds to the character's charm. The song has since become a classic, with many artists covering it over the years. It is one of the most memorable Disney songs, and its popularity continues to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
He's a tramp
He's a free-spirited canine
But they love him
People adore his independence
Breaks a new heart
He leaves a trail of broken hearts as he moves along
Ev'ry day
He doesn't care about the consequences of his actions
They adore him
He's captivating to some people
And I only hope
I hope he doesn't change who he is
He'll stay that way
I want him to remain his free-spirited self
He's a scoundrel
He's a mischievous and roguish dog
He's a rounder
He likes to experience the world
He's a cad
He's a sleazy man who takes advantage of women
But I love him
Despite his flaws, I'm enamored with him
Yes, even I
I also have feelings for him
Have got it pretty bad
My attraction to him is strong and complicated
You can never tell
It's impossible to predict his actions
When he'll show up
He appears unpredictably
He gives you
He causes trouble and uncertainty
Plenty of trouble
He's a disruptive force in people's lives
I guess he's just a
Perhaps he's only a
No 'count pup
An insignificant, but lovable dog
But I wish that he
I want him
Were double
I wish he would stick around longer
He's a rover
He's a wanderer who doesn't settle down
And there's nothing
There's nothing else
More to say
There's no need to say anything else
If he's a tramp
If he's the type of dog who likes to roam
He's a good one
He's an exceptional one at that
And I wish that I
I want to
Could travel his way
Experience life as he does
Contributed by Julia N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BeruBeruIce
You know a character is special when she's named after the person who voices her in both talking and singing version.
@Sweet_Dee
As a little kid, I ADORED Peg and this song. I understood the general message but I didn't know what some words like "rounder" and "cad" meant. I remember thinking she says "he's a cat," which to me, seemed like a pretty good diss coming from a dog, especially because of how cats are portrayed in the movie 😹
@rebeccamiller9558
I remember being about 5 and my mom saying that the tramp dates all the ladies but never marries them. Thats why they call him a cad.
@Narakmakmak83
me too hahaha
@ShazanFoxBox
Omigosh it wasn't just me!!
@valerieellison2483
I had always thought she said he was a "rat" which made Lady's reaction to that word make sense to me as a kid.
@ElvisLivesUpstairs
I'm 38 and I just realised it's cad not cat thanks to this comment 😂
@jaybonn5973
For that one time I barely remember hearing this song 15 years ago, the subtext flew entirely over my head.
@Broken_Everlark7
It's still definitely going over even adults heads 😂😂 I honestly didn't get it as a kid. But watching it again, I'm amazed they didn't get it censored
@goldilox369
Lol, IKR? 😂