Lyrics
If you're blue and you don't know where to go to
If you're feeling sad and lost
Why don't you go where fashion sits
Suggesting to go where the stylish people are
Puttin' on the Ritz
Putting on a fashionable display, symbolized by "Puttin' on the Ritz"
Different types who wear a day co-pants with stripes
Describing various individuals wearing unique clothing
And cut away coat, perfect fits
Specifically mentioning co-pants with stripes and a cut-away coat
Puttin' on the Ritz
Continuing the theme of dressing in a stylish manner
Dressed up like a million dollar trouper
Portraying the persona as dressed extravagantly like a performer
Trying hard to look like Gary Cooper (super duper)
Expressing the effort to resemble the iconic actor Gary Cooper
Come let's mix where Rockefellers walk with sticks
Inviting others to join in a fashionable gathering
Or umbrellas in their mitts
Describing the affluent walking with sticks or holding umbrellas
Puttin' on the Ritz
Reiterating the theme of putting on a stylish display
If you're blue and you don't know where to go to
Repeating the suggestion for those feeling down
Why don't you go where fashion sits
Encouraging to go where fashion is prominent
Puttin' on the Ritz
Reiterating the act of putting on a stylish display
Dressed up like a million dollar trouper
Again describing the persona as dressed like a wealthy performer
Trying hard to look like Gary Cooper (super duper)
Reiterating the effort to emulate Gary Cooper
Come let's mix where Rockefellers walk with sticks
Inviting others to mix with the wealthy elite
Or umbrellas in their mitts
Describing the affluent carrying sticks or umbrellas
Puttin' on the Ritz
Emphasizing the theme of putting on a stylish display
Puttin' on the Ritz
Repeating the act of putting on the Ritz for emphasis
Puttin' on the Ritz
-The Ritz
Mentioning "The Ritz" as a symbol of luxury and high society
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