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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Song Writing & Lyrics

When I lower my lamp

"[Tony Bennett:]
She likes the green (green) grass (grass) under her shoes

[Lady Gaga:]
What can I lose? 'cause I got no dough (Oh no?)
I'm all alone when I lower my lamp"

[From the song "The Lady Is A Tramp".]

What does the adverb "when I lower my lamp" mean in the above?
  

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What a great duet! Anonymous What does the adverb "when I lower my lamp" mean in the above? I think it just means 'go to bed'.

  • What a great duet!
  • Anonymous What does the adverb "when I lower my lamp" mean in the above?
  • I think it just means 'go to bed'.
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What a great duet!
AnonymousWhat does the adverb "when I lower my lamp" mean in the above?
I thin
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Thank you for the reply.
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"Lower my lamp" refers to turning down the wick of a oil or kerosene lamp to "night light" level before going to bed. Could be done w/ a rheostat on an electric lamp.

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