The Girl That I Marry
Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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The girl that I marry will have to be
As soft and as pink as a nursery
The girl I call my own

Will wear satins and laces and smell of cologne
Her nails will be polished and, in her hair
She'll wear a gardenia and I'll be there
Stead of flittin', I'll be sittin'

Next to her and she'll purr like a kitten
A doll I can carry, the girl that I marry must be
Her nails will be polished and, in her hair
She'll wear a gardenia and I'll be there
Stead of flittin', I'll be sittin'

Next to her and she'll purr like a kitten
A doll I can carry, the girl that I marry must be

Overall Meaning

The Girl That I Marry is a classic love song written by Irving Berlin and sung by Frank Sinatra. It is a song about a man who dreams of the perfect woman he will marry. The lyrics describe the qualities he desires in his future wife. He wants her to be soft and pink like a nursery, wearing satin and laces, and smelling of cologne. He also desires a woman with polished nails, hair adorned with a gardenia, and a gentle personality that makes her purr like a kitten. He envisions her as a doll that he can carry with him, and someone who will bring out the best in him.


The lyrics of the song suggest that the man is looking for the traditional qualities of femininity in a wife. He desires a woman who is beautiful, delicate, and nurturing. The references to satin and laces, gardenias, and polished nails all suggest a high level of elegance and refinement. The line "Stead of flittin', I'll be sittin'" suggests that he is looking for a woman who is loyal and committed, rather than someone who is always on the move.


The song has a timeless quality that continues to resonate with audiences today. It speaks to the universal desire for love, companionship, and a long-term commitment. It also captures the romanticized version of femininity that was popular in earlier times. Despite the outdated gender roles, the song's beautiful melody and evocative lyrics have ensured it remains a classic.


Line by Line Meaning

The girl that I marry will have to be
The woman I choose to marry needs to meet certain standards for me to commit to her.


As soft and as pink as a nursery
She needs to be gentle, delicate and nurturing like a newborn baby's room.


The girl I call my own
The woman I call my own should be loyal and devoted to me, exclusively.


Will wear satins and laces and smell of cologne
She should dress elegantly and wear perfume to maintain her femininity and grace.


Her nails will be polished and, in her hair,
She must maintain perfect hygiene and flawless beauty with manicured nails and well-styled hair.


She'll wear a gardenia and I'll be there
She'll add a finishing touch to her appearance by wearing a gardenia flower, and I will be there to appreciate it.


Stead of flittin', I'll be sittin'
Rather than wandering about in search of other women, I'll be content and seated beside her only.


Next to her and she'll purr like a kitten
By treating her right and pampering her, I'll make her content and happy like a purring kitten.


A doll I can carry, the girl that I marry must be
She should be easily manageable and delicate enough to carry like a doll, as I am protective of her and want her to rely on me.




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Written by: Irving Berlin

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Mike


on The Lady Is A Champ

eight

She gets too hungry for dinner at eight
She can't eat late and stay up all night, because unlike society types, she has to get up in the morning.

She likes the theatre and never comes late
She cares more about seeing the play than being seen making an entrance.

She never bothers with people she'd hate
Her friends are friends, not social trophies.

Doesn't like crap games with barons or earls
While barrns and earls probably don't play craps, she associates with friends, not people to be seen with.

Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls
She doesn't "slum", the practice of the rich in the 30's, when the song was written, of touring poor neighborhoods dressed in rich clothes to "tut, tut" about the deplorable conditions, and congratulate each other for "caring about the poor"

Won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
Doesn't trade gossip for acceptance among an in-crowd


She likes the free, fresh wind in her hair
She cares more about how her hair feels than conforming with current hair fashions

Hates California, it's cold and it's damp
Since most of California is noticeably warmer and / or drier than New York, where the play the song was written for is set, this is probably a facetious excuse to like what she likes.


And she won't go to Harlem in Lincoln's or Ford's
Another reference to slumming, but facetious, since Lincolns and Fords were middle-class, not luxury brands when the lyric was written

Anonymous


on Try a Little Tenderness

Here are the correct lyrics

Try A Little Tenderness - Frank Sinatra - Lyrics

Oh she may be weary
Women do get wearied
Wearing that same old shabby dress
And when she’s weary
You try a little tenderness

You know she’s waiting
Just anticipating things she’ll may never possess
While she is without them
Try just a little bit of tenderness

It’s not just sentimental
She has her grieve and her care
And the words that soft and gentle
Makes it easier to bear
You wont regret it
Women don't forget it
Love is their whole happiness
And it’s all so easy
Try a little tenderness

Musical Interlude

And, it’s all so easy
Try a little tenderness

Daniel


on The Way You Look Tonight

I met Frank Jr. in Las Vegas, a real gentleman. RIP you both.

Giorgi Khutashvili


on Theme from New York, New York

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