Baubles Bangles And Beads
Frank Sinatra/Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Baubles, bangles, hear how they jing, jinga-linga
Baubles, bangles, bright shiny beads
Sparkles, spangles, your heart will sing, singa-linga
Wearin' baubles, bangles and beads

She glitter and gleam so
Make somebody dream so
That some day I may buy her a ring, ringa-linga
I've heard that's where it leads
Wearin' baubles, bangles, and beads

She should glitter and gleam so
Make somebody dream so
That some day, some day I may buy her a ring, ringa-linga
I have heard that's where it leads




Wearin' baubles, bangles, and beads
All those noisy bangles, and beads

Overall Meaning

The song "Baubles, Bangles and Beads" written by Antonio Carlos Jobim and immortalized by Frank Sinatra, is a celebration of jewelry and the effect it has on women. Baubles, bangles, and beads are used as metaphors for the enchanting quality of female beauty and the allure of feminine adornment. The lyrics describe the way in which these items sparkle and shine, and how they can make someone dream and desire, especially when worn by a woman who is already glittering and gleaming.


The singer expresses his desire to buy his lady love a "ringa-linga" someday, as he has heard that is where the wearing of baubles, bangles, and beads leads. The alliteration and repeated use of "singa-linga" and "ringa-linga" add a playful sense of musicality to the song that is also indicative of the joy and pleasure found in the art of wearing jewelry. The song is ultimately a celebration of femininity and the ways in which women can use personal adornment to express their individuality and beauty.


Line by Line Meaning

Baubles, bangles, hear how they jing, jinga-linga
Listen to the jingling sound of the ornaments, bangles and beads.


Baubles, bangles, bright shiny beads
Ornaments, bangles and beads that are bright and shiny.


Sparkles, spangles, your heart will sing, singa-linga
Shiny sparkles and spangles that make your heart sing with joy.


Wearin' baubles, bangles and beads
Adorning oneself with ornaments, bangles and beads.


She glitter and gleam so
She shines and glows with elegance.


Make somebody dream so
Her charming appearance makes someone dream.


That some day I may buy her a ring, ringa-linga
Hoping to buy a ring for her someday.


I've heard that's where it leads
There is a saying that buying a ring would lead to something good.


All those noisy bangles, and beads
All the jingly and noisy ornaments, bangles and beads.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE CHET FORREST, ROBERT WRIGHT

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

@Brandon-hn4yg

My friends asked me to pull this song up. We’re about to go on a boating trip. I’m so excited!

@drpete0616

Don't go below to look at the mahogany

@rohamtavakkoli7562

Its like you're a bruddah to them...

@alexfilosa3668

You probably won't even hear it when it happens

@doorswhofan

This was a year ago, so, whatever happened there.

@HortenseMueller

@Matt Peterson very good advice

28 More Replies...

@ptp2965

This song has been stuck in my head since hearing it on sopranos

@charlesschirripa

Bossa Baby! Tom Jobim anda the Boss made an album

@luisdelafuente5184

Same

@acedecade75

Take a seat Puss...

More Comments

More Versions