‘…Lola, She Was a Showgirl': The Dark & Tragic Meaning Behind the ‘Copacabana’ Song‘…Lola, She Was a Showgirl': The Dark & Tragic Meaning Behind the ‘Copacabana’ SongBarry Manilow's seemingly upbeat 1978 disco hit tells a deceivingly sad story. Ryan ReichardRyan ReichardErica RussellErica Russell