Discover the story of the song > The Docks (Lovely Ladies) – Anne Hathaway

The song is about sailors visiting a port and encountering prostitutes, who are referred to as "lovely ladies." One of the prostitutes, the protagonist, is forced into selling herself to pay off a debt and support her daughter. The lyrics suggest that prostitution is a last resort and a desperate means of survival for these women, who are just trying to make money and escape their difficult circumstances.