Nicole Kidman Lyrics

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The French are glad to die for love
A kiss on the hand may be quite continental
But diamonds are a girls best friend
A kiss may be grand but it won't pay the rental on your humble flat
Or help you feed your pompus cat
Men grow cold as girls grow old
And we all lose our charms in the end
But square cut or pear shape these rocks don't lose their shape

Diamonds are a girls best friend

Tiffany!
Cartie!
Cause we are living in a material world and I am a material girl
Ah come and get me boys ow!
Black star, rozz call talk to me harry siblez, tell me all about it!
There may come a time when a lass needs a lawyer
But diamonds are a girls best friend
There may come a time when a heart-boiled employer thinks you're awful nice
Get that ice or else no dice
He's your guy when stakes are high but beware when they start to descend
Ooh, diamonds are a girls best
Diamonds are a girls best
Diamonds are a girls best friend

Lets make love
Yes! Yes! Tiger! Oh everything was going so well! (screams)

Cause that's when those louses go back to their spouses
Diamonds are a girl's best, friend

Overall Meaning

The song "Sparkling Diamonds" is a rendition of the classic song "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" from the musical Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. The lyrics have been modified slightly to fit the context of the movie Moulin Rouge. The song is sung by the character Satine, played by Nicole Kidman, as she's trying to convince Christian, played by Ewan McGregor, to help her win over the Duke, who is offering to invest in the Moulin Rouge in exchange for Satine's affection. Satine sings about how love is great, but diamonds provide security and luxury that love alone cannot offer.

The opening lines "The French are glad to die for love" could be interpreted as a nod to the romantic culture of France, where love and passion are highly valued. The song then emphasizes the importance of material possessions, specifically diamonds, over love. The lyrics touch on the fleeting nature of youth and beauty, but diamonds will always hold their value and provide security. The lines "He's your guy when stakes are high, but beware when they start to descend" warns about the predatory nature of men who may offer material possessions but may not be trustworthy in the long run.

Line by Line Meaning

The French are glad to die for love
The French value love so much that they are willing to die for it.

A kiss on the hand may be quite continental
A hand kiss may seem sophisticated and romantic.

But diamonds are a girl's best friend
Diamonds are more valuable to a girl than anything else.

A kiss may be grand but it won't pay the rental on your humble flat
A kiss may be nice, but it cannot pay your bills.

Or help you feed your pompous cat
Even your cat cannot be fed with kisses.

Men grow cold as girls grow old
Men become less attentive as women age.

And we all lose our charms in the end
Everyone becomes less attractive over time.

But square cut or pear shape, these rocks don't lose their shape
The shape of diamonds is preserved, regardless of cut or shape.

Diamonds are a girl's best friend
Diamonds are more valuable to a girl than anything else.

Tiffany! Cartie!
These are high-end jewelry stores associated with diamonds.

Cause we are living in a material world and I am a material girl
People value material possessions more than anything else, including love.

Ah come and get me boys ow!
I am attractive and want men to come after me.

Black star, rozz call talk to me harry siblez, tell me all about it!
References to famous diamonds, associated with wealth and power.

There may come a time when a lass needs a lawyer
There may be legal troubles in the future.

But diamonds are a girl's best friend
Diamonds can be used as leverage in legal situations.

There may come a time when a hard-boiled employer thinks you're awful nice
The employer may show interest in you.

Get that ice or else no dice
If you do not have diamonds, your appeal will decrease.

He's your guy when stakes are high but beware when they start to descend
The man may be helpful in certain situations but may not be a true friend.

Ooh, diamonds are a girl's best
Diamonds have a strong attraction for women.

Diamonds are a girl's best
Diamonds are highly valued possessions for women.

Diamonds are a girl's best friend
Diamonds are more valuable to a girl than anything else.

Let's make love
A romantic invitation.

Yes! Yes! Tiger! Oh everything was going so well! (screams)
A reference to a sexual encounter that was not as expected.

Cause that's when those louses go back to their spouses
Men may cheat in relationships.

Diamonds are a girl's best, friend
Diamonds are more valuable to a girl than anything else.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETER H BROWN, ROBERT S RANS, LEO ROBIN, JULE STYNE

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