Lyrics
What a dog
Expressing a negative judgment about someone, possibly using "dog" as a metaphor for a low or undesirable person.
What a dog
Repeating the negative judgment, emphasizing disapproval.
He's a tramp, but I love him
Acknowledging that the person being referred to is a tramp, but expressing love despite this quality.
Breaks a new heart every day
Highlighting the negative impact the person has on others by breaking hearts regularly.
He's a tramp, they adore him
Stating that others adore the tramp, suggesting a charm or charisma despite his flaws.
And I only hope he'll stay that way
Expressing a desire for the tramp to remain the way he is, possibly appreciating his authenticity or free-spirited nature.
He's a tramp, he's a scoundrel
Listing various negative qualities of the tramp, including being a scoundrel, rounder, and cad.
He's a rounder, he's a cad
Emphasizing the tramp's undesirable traits, continuing the list from the previous line.
He's a tramp, but I love him
Reiterating love for the tramp despite acknowledging his shortcomings.
Yes, even I have got it pretty bad
Admitting personal struggles or challenges caused by the affection for the tramp.
You can never tell when he'll show up
Highlighting the unpredictability of the tramp's appearances, suggesting a source of uncertainty or instability.
He gives you plenty of trouble
Indicating that the tramp brings trouble with him, emphasizing the negative consequences of his presence.
I guess he's just a no 'count pup
Suggesting that the tramp may be a worthless or insignificant individual, using "no 'count pup" as a derogatory term.
But I wish that he were double
Expressing a desire for the tramp to be more significant or valuable.
He's a tramp, he's a rover
Describing the tramp as a rover, emphasizing his wandering or unsettled nature.
And there's nothing more to say
Concluding that there is nothing more to say about the tramp, possibly accepting his nature.
If he's a tramp, he's a good one
Acknowledging the tramp's status as a tramp but suggesting that he is a good one, possibly finding redeeming qualities in his lifestyle.
And I wish that I could travel his way
Expressing a wish to travel in the same carefree or adventurous manner as the tramp.
Wish that I could travel his way
Repeating the desire to travel like the tramp, possibly emphasizing the allure of his lifestyle.
Wish that I could travel his way
Reiterating the wish to travel like the tramp, emphasizing the attraction to his way of life.
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