Lyrics
There ain't no man
Expresses the absence of a man in the lady's life.
To buy her things
Emphasizes that material possessions are not a priority for her.
No fancy cars or diamond rings
Rejects the idea of desiring luxury items like fancy cars or diamond rings.
She gets it all herself
Highlights the lady's independence and ability to provide for herself.
Ain't got no time
Indicates a lack of time for unnecessary things in her life.
She got a job
Mentions the lady's employment and self-sufficiency.
She wonders why
Questions the lady's situation and choices.
She got a slob
Describes the man as lazy or messy (slob).
He can't look after himself
Illustrates the man's inability to take care of himself.
And every time he looks her way
Suggests the lady's enduring commitment to her high school sweetheart.
This high school sweetheart has to stay
Implies obstacles or challenges that prevent them from being together.
'Cause no one makes her day the way that he can
Emphasizes the man's unique ability to make her happy.
It's the lady and the tramp
Introduces the recurring theme of "The lady and the tramp."
The lady and the tramp
Reiterates the central characters, emphasizing their connection.
Lady and the tramp
Repeats the title, reinforcing the focus on "Lady and the Tramp."
Lady and the tramp
Continues to highlight the importance of these characters.
He wakes up alone
Describes the man waking up alone, possibly indicating loneliness.
She's already gone
Indicates the lady's absence, reinforcing the theme of separation.
Note's on his phone
Suggests communication through notes, revealing a thoughtful gesture.
There's food on the stove top
Points out the lady's efforts in preparing food for the man.
She does it all for him
Emphasizes the lady's dedication and actions for the man's well-being.
And every day when she comes home
Describes a routine of the lady coming home to find the man on his phone.
He's sitting right there on his phone
Portrays the man's lack of attention to the lady upon her return.
And pays attention to the world without her
Expresses the lady's sense of being unnoticed or unappreciated.
It's the lady and the tramp
Reiterates the theme of "The lady and the tramp" and summarizes the relationship dynamic.
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