Painted Ladies Lyrics
Ian Thomas
Lyrics
I remember setting out just to see what I could see
Streetcars rolling by and airplanes flying high they all meant nothing to me
No one ever looked my way or knew that I was there
I kept walking and the rain kept raining
Until all the streets were bare
Oo feeling fine mama
Painted ladies and a bottle of wine mama
Oo Feeling good mama
They took my money like I knew they would
La la la la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la la
City lights were shining on me through my window pane
I kept thinking bout the day when Id be home again
Rocking chairs and summer fairs and swimming in the sea
I kept drinking, sinking till there was nothing left of me
Oo feeling fine mama
Painted ladies and a bottle of wine mama
Oo Feeling good mama
They took my money like I knew they would
La la la la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la la
Song & Lyrics Facts
Ian Thomas' song, "Painted Ladies", was released in 1974 on his album of the same name. The song was written by Ian Thomas and was performed by him and his band, which included a variety of different instruments including guitar, bass, drums, piano, and saxophone.
The lyrics describe a woman who is beautiful both inside and out, with her inner beauty being much more important than her physical attributes. The song has become one of Thomas' most popular hits, and it continues to be played today.