Story Behind The Song
No need to dredge up old memories...
Song Description
This is a happy sounding but very angry song about narcissism and betrayal. It's toe tapping sarcasm.
| Song Length |
3:28 |
Genre |
Jazz - Swing |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Affable, Annoyed |
Subject |
Alchohol, Beer, Wine, Fools |
| Similar Artists |
Ella Fitzgerald |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1940 - 1949 |
| |
Lyrics
The life of the party, the toast of the town
friends through the grapevine
and no one can bring you down
If there's a ladder, you can climb it
stepping on the heads in the way
Always got your mind set
on being famous at the end of the day
Shallow martini soiree
That's what you get, you only see your reflection
That's what you get, you're ego gets in the way
That's what you get, you're the center of attention
You're destination's just a shallow martini soiree
martini soiree
shallow martini soiree
The mind of a countess, the body of a tart
Men think you're so fine, but no one can win your heart
You're watching from the sidelines
but you don't know you're not in the game
Only care for your time, no one better get in the way
Shallow martini soiree
That's what you get, you only see your reflection
That's what you get, you're ego gets in the way
That's what you get, you're the center of attention
You're destination's just a shallow martini soiree
martini soiree
shallow martini soiree