Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend
Julie London(줄리 런던) Lyrics
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They delight in fighting duels
But I prefer a man who lives
And gives expensive jewels
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
Men grow cold as girls grow old
And we all lose our charms in the end.
But square-cut or pear-shaped
Those rocks don't lose their shape.
Diamonds are a girls best friend.
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 hard-boiled employer
Thinks you're awful nice
But get that ice or else no dice.
He's your guy when stocks are high
But beware when they start to descend.
Its then that those louses
Go back to their spouses.
Diamonds are a girls best friend.
The song, Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend, by Julie London, is a classic example of a woman's preference for the high life. It talks about love, money, and expensive jewels, and highlights the importance of possessing material things over romantic ideals. In the first verse of the song, the singer points out that while the French are known for their romantic and chivalrous tendencies, she would rather have a man who can buy her expensive jewelry. She implies that only these expensive jewelry pieces are worth the attention of a woman.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of these expensive jewels and the transience of relationships. The singer explains that while a kiss may be romantic, it won't help pay for rent or other bills. She points out that men grow cold as women grow old, and beauty eventually fades away - this is where expensive diamonds come in as they can last forever. Moreover, she emphasizes how a woman needs to rely on herself and her expensive jewels as a need may arise in the future, and there's no one who can help.
Overall, the song shows how materialistic possessions hold more importance than love and emotions.
Interesting Facts about "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend"
Line by Line Meaning
The French are glad to die for love
French people are willing to sacrifice their lives for love
They delight in fighting duels
Fighting duels brings them pleasure
But I prefer a man who lives
I prefer a man who is alive
And gives expensive jewels
And gives me expensive jewelry
A kiss on the hand may be quite continental
A kiss on hand can be romantic and charming
But diamonds are a girls best friend.
But diamonds are more valuable to women than romantic gestures
A kiss may be grand but it won't pay the rental
A kiss may feel great, but it won't help pay the rent
On your humble flat
On your small and modest apartment
Or help you at the automat.
Or provide for you at a vending machine restaurant
Men grow cold as girls grow old
Men can become emotionally distant as women age
And we all lose our charms in the end.
And eventually, we all lose our physical attractiveness
But square-cut or pear-shaped
But whether they're a square or pear shape
Those rocks don't lose their shape.
Diamonds retain their shape and value
Diamonds are a girls best friend.
Diamonds remain one of the most valuable possessions for women
There may come a time when a lass needs a lawyer
There may come a time when a woman needs a lawyer
But diamonds are a girls best friend.
But diamonds can be the solution to her problems
There may come a time when a hard-boiled employer
There may come a time when a tough employer
Thinks you're awful nice
Thinks you're a good employee
But get that ice or else no dice.
But you'll need to have diamonds to proceed further
He's your guy when stocks are high
He's loyal and dependable when everything is going well
But beware when they start to descend.
But be cautious when stocks begin to decline
Its then that those louses
It's then that those disloyal men
Go back to their spouses.
Go back to their wives or girlfriends
Diamonds are a girls best friend.
Diamonds can be the key to financial security and independence for women
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