Baubles Bangles and Beads
Frank Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim (1967) Lyrics


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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

In Frank Sinatra's "Baubles Bangles And Beads," the singer reflects on the beauty and allure of jewelry and their impact on love and relationships. The first two lines of the chorus, "Baubles, bangles, hear how they jing, jinga-linga / Baubles, bangles, bright shiny beads," describe the sound and appearance of the jewelry with admiration. The lyrics suggest that the wearer of such jewelry is captivating and enchanting, causing the hearts of those around them to sing with joy.


The song then takes a romantic turn, as Sinatra sings about a woman he desires to be with. He imagines that if he can buy her a ring someday, it will be a sign of his love and commitment to her. The lyric "She glitter and gleam so / Make somebody dream so" shows how the woman's beauty and jewelry intensify his subconscious desire for her. The final lines, "All those noisy bangles, and beads / Wearin' baubles, bangles, and beads," repeat the chorus with a sense of finality and closure.


Overall, "Baubles Bangles And Beads" is a song that celebrates the beauty and allure of jewelry, while also exploring how it can impact the emotions and desires of a person in love.


Line by Line Meaning

Baubles, bangles, hear how they jing, jinga-linga
Look at these small trinkets, hear how they clink and chime


Baubles, bangles, bright shiny beads
These little decorations and colorful sparkly gems


Sparkles, spangles, your heart will sing, singa-linga
The shine and glimmer will make your heart feel happy and light


Wearin' baubles, bangles and beads
Adorned with these little trinkets and gems


She glitter and gleam so
She looks so bright and shimmering


Make somebody dream so
Makes someone think about her and fantasize


That some day I may buy her a ring, ringa-linga
To the point that one day I might even buy her a ring


I've heard that's where it leads
I've been told this is the natural progression


Wearin' baubles, bangles, and beads
With all these trinkets and gems adorning her




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

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

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Don't go below to look at the mahogany

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

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You probably won't even hear it when it happens

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

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@ptp2965

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

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Bossa Baby! Tom Jobim anda the Boss made an album

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Same

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Take a seat Puss...

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