The Lady Is a Tramp
Rebelling Elegance: Decoding the Unapologetic Spirit in 'The Lady Is a Tramp'
Lyrics
I get too hungry for dinner at eight
The speaker has a strong appetite and prefers an early dinner at eight.
I like the theater but never come late
The speaker enjoys the theater but is punctual and never arrives late.
I never bother with people I hate
The speaker avoids dealing with people they dislike.
That's why the lady is a tramp
Summarizes the previous lines, stating that these qualities make the lady unconventional or a "tramp."
I like the crap games with barons and earls
The speaker enjoys gambling in a casual manner with individuals of high social status.
Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls
Refuses to go to Harlem in extravagant attire, emphasizing a preference for simplicity.
Won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
Avoids gossiping or engaging in negative talk with other women.
That's why the lady is a tramp
Reiterates that the lady's unconventional behavior is the reason she's considered a "tramp."
I like that cool fresh wind in my hair
Expresses a preference for the feeling of cool, fresh wind in the hair and a carefree life.
Life without care
Describes a life without worries or concerns.
I'm broke, it's oke!
Indicates being financially broke but accepting the situation without distress.
Hate California
Expresses a dislike for California.
It's cold and it's damp
Highlights the cold and damp weather in California as a reason for disliking it.
That's why the lady is a tramp
Reiterates that the lady's unconventional traits make her a "tramp."
I get too hungry for dinner at eight
Repeats the idea of getting too hungry for an early dinner.
I like the theater but never come late
Reiterates the love for the theater but emphasizes punctuality.
I never bother with people I hate
Reiterates the avoidance of disliked individuals.
That's why the lady is a tramp
Restates that these characteristics define the lady as a "tramp."
I like the crap games with barons and earls
Repeats the enjoyment of casual gambling with high-status individuals.
Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls
Reiterates the refusal to dress extravagantly and visit certain places.
Won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
Reiterates the avoidance of gossip or negative conversations with other women.
That's why the lady is a tramp
Reaffirms that these traits make the lady a "tramp."
I like that cool fresh wind in my hair
Reiterates the enjoyment of a carefree life with the sensation of cool wind in the hair.
Life without care
Reiterates the carefree attitude towards life.
I'm broke, it's oke!
Restates being financially broke but accepting the situation without distress.
Hate California
Reiterates the dislike for California.
It's cold and it's damp
Repeats the description of California's cold and damp weather as undesirable.
That's why the lady is a tramp
Affirms that the lady's unconventional traits, mentioned throughout the song, define her as a "tramp."
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