Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: piano
Song Meaning of “He’s A Tramp” by The Circle Session Players
He’s a tramp is an upbeat jazzy song about a woman who is in love with a roaming heartbreaker. It follows her as she struggles to convince herself that he isn’t the type of guy she should be with. He may be charming and witty, but being a free spirit is not conducive to having a lasting relationship. Despite her best efforts to stay away, she can’t help but be drawn to him, and eventually succumbs to his charms, much to her own regret.
The song is a story of how the appeal of a carefree lifestyle can be hard to resist, even if it doesn’t end well. The upbeat tempo of the song belies the sadness of the message, as she sings that “his world is fickle, it’s a never-ending thrill”. Though she is aware of the incompatibility of their lifestyles, she cannot help but be attracted to him. In the end, despite her inner turmoil, she is still thankful of having someone to care about, even if it is not a permanent relationship.
This song speaks to how, as humans, we yearn to live fast and free, and how this can sometimes cloud our judgment in relationships. Even if we know something is not the right choice, it can be hard to resist the temptation of this exciting lifestyle.