Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend
Marilyn Monroe Lyrics


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The French are glad to die for love
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 girl's best friend

A kiss may be grand
But it won't pay the rental
On your humble flat
Or help you at the automat

Men grow cold
As girls grow old
And we all lose our charms in the end

But square-cut or pear-shaped
These rocks don't lose their shape
Diamonds are a girl's best friend

Tiffany's
Cartier
Black Starr
Frost Gorham
Talk to me Harry Winston
Tell me all about it

There may come a time
When a lass needs a lawyer
But diamonds are a girl's 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

It's then that those louses
Go back to their spouses
Diamonds are a girl's best friend

I've heard of affairs
That are strictly platonic
But diamonds are a girl's best friend

And I think affairs
That you must keep liaisonic
Are better bets
If little pets get big baguettes

Time rolls on
And youth is gone
And you can't straighten up when you bend

But stiff back
Or stiff knees
You stand straight at Tiffany's

Diamonds
Diamonds
I don't mean rhinestones




But diamonds are a girl's best
Best friend

Overall Meaning

In Marilyn Monroe's song Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend, she highlights the value of expensive jewels over love and romantic gestures. She mentions that the French are known to fight duels for love, but she personally prefers a man who can afford to purchase expensive diamonds. The line "A kiss on the hand may be quite continental, but diamonds are a girl's best friend" emphasizes the importance of materialism and how it can outweigh romantic gestures. She also comments on how men grow cold as women grow old and how diamonds never lose their value or shape, indicating that they are a far more reliable investment in the long term.


In the second verse, Monroe mentions several high-end jewelry brands such as Tiffany's, Cartier, Black Starr, Frost Gorham, and Harry Winston. She suggests that diamonds can help secure a woman's financial future when she may need a lawyer or a hard-boiled employer's attention. Monroe also touches on the idea of affairs and how keeping them secret (or "liaisonic") is acceptable if the woman receives big diamonds in return. The song concludes by repeating that diamonds are a girl's best friend-even the best friend one could ever have.


Line by Line Meaning

The French are glad to die for love
Many people are willing to die for love, mainly the French who even enjoy fighting duels over it. However, I prefer a man who values me enough to buy me expensive diamond jewels and keeps himself alive.


A kiss on the hand may be quite continental
A gesture like kissing a lady's hand conveys respect and dignity, which is good, but it doesn't match the worth of diamonds because diamonds are a lady's preferred and loyal companion.


But diamonds are a girl's best friend
Diamonds shine bright forever and are an ideal affectionate possession for a lady over natural companionship with men because diamonds will not grow cold and never lose their worth.


Men grow cold As girls grow old And we all lose our charms in the end
As women age, men often lose interest in them, and their beauty may also fade over time. However, diamonds will always maintain their value and beauty regardless of age.


But square-cut or pear-shaped These rocks don't lose their shape
Regardless of the cut shape, diamonds hold up perfectly, without being damaged or broken. Even with time, these stones maintain their diamond shape and, thus, value.


Tiffany's Cartier Black Starr Frost Gorham Talk to me Harry Winston Tell me all about it
These are some high-end jewelry brands and stores that sell diamond pieces, and Marilyn Monroe wishes they could come to her and talk about their products.


There may come a time When a lass needs a lawyer But diamonds are a girl's best friend
While many situations may require professional services, for a girl, diamonds are her best companions because they are loyal, valuable, and last long, unlike legal consultancies.


There may come a time When a hard-boiled employer Thinks you're awful nice But get that ice or else no dice
In some scenarios where your boss may have subtle romantic intentions towards you, diamonds may serve as a way to ensure they are not taking advantage of you in any way for quick gains, or else their affection is worthless.


It's then that those louses Go back to their spouses Diamonds are a girl's best friend
When their perfect opportunity is over, men often return to their other commitments, such as their wives. Thus, diamonds shall remain a lady's best and lasting companion, unlike fleeting love affairs.


I've heard of affairs That are strictly platonic But diamonds are a girl's best friend
While some relationships are just friends, diamonds remain a girl's most loyal and passionate companions.


And I think affairs That you must keep liaisonic Are better bets If little pets get big baguettes
Marilyn Monroe believes that always keeping a relationship friendly and cordial with diamonds as a gift is the best course of action. Because diamonds are a lady's best companion, it is worth investing in expensive diamond jewelry, which serves the purpose of pets getting big baguettes.


Time rolls on And youth is gone And you can't straighten up when you bend
As you grow older, you lose your youth, and it becomes hard to maintain the postures of youthfulness, but diamonds can always add a sparkle to a lady's fading beauty.


But stiff back Or stiff knees You stand straight at Tiffany's
Even with your body getting stiffer, standing or walking into a diamond store like Tiffany's fills you with excitement that straightens your back.


Diamonds Diamonds I don't mean rhinestones But diamonds are a girl's best Best friend
Marilyn Monroe emphasizes that when she says 'diamonds,' she does not mean the cheap alternatives like rhinestones, but real diamonds that are an everlasting and true companion for ladies.




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Written by: Jule Styne, Leo Robin

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@domenicosavastano9669

The French are glad to die for love
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 girl's best friend

A kiss may be grand
But it won't pay the rental
On your humble flat
Or help you at the automat

Men grow cold
As girls grow old
And we all lose our charms in the end

But square-cut or pear-shaped
These rocks don't loose their shape
Diamonds are a girl's best friend

Tiffany's
Cartier
Black Starr
Frost Gorham
Talk to me Harry Winston
Tell me all about it

There may come a time
When a lass needs a lawyer
But diamonds are a girl's 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

It's then that those louses
Go back to their spouses
Diamonds are a girl's best friend

I've heard of affairs
That are strictly platonic
But diamonds are a girl's best friend

And I think affairs
That you must keep liaisonic
Are better bets
If little pets get big baguettes

Time rolls on
And youth is gone
And you can't straighten up when you bend

But stiff back
Or stiff knees
You stand straight at Tiffany's

Diamonds
Diamonds
I don't mean rhinestones
But diamonds are a girl's best
Best friend



All comments from YouTube:

@christin_germany

She never lost her charms 😊

@mitchgrube2480

To this day in late 2016 no actress or sex symbol has come close to Marilyn.

@mickyecandy3471

Christin David 👍👍👍

@dylangale5481

She wasn't allowed to, that's why she was here so briefly

@ByronWSorensen

You're right Dylan.  Woman of that time, especially  celebrities were controlled by white male dominated Hollywood.  She didn't have a fat ass chance at becoming all that she could have.  Elton John pretty much understood her story.  Good-bye Norma Jean. If she were here today, Merle Streep could show her how it's done! lol

@math4b416

Christin David I

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@margueritestuardi8744

“Get that ice” Yass gurl 😂

@DeeDeeFatmLoverWanab

LMAOOO

@elainelosee7974

I 💘 Marilyn Monroe/Norma Jeane Baker
There is no one
That can never be
Another Marilyn Monroe, ever.l
💘 😻 💜 💛

@michelledirelle

Ya haha😄

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