After spending much of her childhood in foster homes, Monroe began a career as a model, which led to a film contract in 1947. Her early roles were minor, but her performances in The Asphalt Jungle and All About Eve (both 1950) were well received. She was praised for her comedic ability in such films as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire and The Seven Year Itch, and became one of Hollywood's most popular and glamorous performers.
The typecasting of Monroe's "dumb blonde" persona limited her career prospects, so she broadened her range. She studied at the Actors Studio and formed Marilyn Monroe Productions. Her dramatic performance in William Inge's Bus Stop was hailed by critics, and she won a Golden Globe Award for her performance in Some Like it Hot.
The final years of Monroe's life were marked by illness, personal problems, and a reputation for being unreliable and difficult to work with. The circumstances of her death, from an overdose of barbiturates, have been the subject of conjecture. Though officially classified as a "probable suicide", the possibility of an accidental overdose has not been ruled out, while conspiracy theorists argue that she was murdered.
In 1999, Monroe was ranked as the sixth greatest female star of all time by the American Film Institute.
Marilyn's personal life started at a young age at age of 16 when she firstly married James Dougherty on August 5, 1942 in Brentwood, California.
She divorced Dougherty on May 19, 1946.
After Monroe made How To Marry A Millionaire (1953) in 1953. She met Joe DiMaggio on December 30, 1954 at nightclub in Vegas. They married on January 14, 1954 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
She alleged that DiMaggio raped her on her wedding night. They divorced on August 4, 1954 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Monroe married Arthur Miller on June 4, 1956 in Phoenix, Nevada. They moved to Brentwood, California in early August 1956.
The couple divorced on November 12, 1961 in Los Angeles, California. She was found dead at her home in Brentwood, California after a barbiturate (sleeping pill) overdose on August 5, 1962 when she was age 36.
Every Baby Needs a da da Daddy
Marilyn Monroe Lyrics
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I was shivering in the storm
I walked in and asked a gentleman
Could I plea-ease keep warm
He asked me how come a baby doll
Has no comfy place to go
So I told that kindly gentleman
Every baby needs a da-da-daddy
To keep her worry free
Every baby needs a da-da-daddy
But where's the one for me
Rich or poor I don't care who
If he hasn't got a million then a half will do
Every baby needs a da-da-daddy
Could my da-daddy be you
Every baby needs a da-da-daddy
With silver in his hair
Every baby needs a da-da-daddy
Who has some gold to spare
Some sweet softy who enjoys
Bringin' home his baby little diamond toys, oh ho!
Every baby needs a da-da-daddy
Could my da-daddy be you
Every baby needs a da-da-daddy
In case she runs aground
Every baby needs a da-da-daddy
To keep her safe and sound
Yes we feel just like Red Ridin' Hood
Cause the wolves are awful hungry in our neighbourhood
Oh every baby needs a da-da-daddy
Could my da-daddy be you
Could my da-daddy be you
The song "Every Baby Needs A Da-Da-Daddy" by Marilyn Monroe is a playful and flirty song about a young girl looking for a wealthy man to take care of her. The lyrics depict a girl standing outside of Tiffany's, shivering in the storm, and asking a gentleman inside to keep her warm. The gentleman questions why a girl like her has nowhere else to go, and she tells him that every baby needs a daddy, specifically, a wealthy and generous one. She then asks the gentleman if he could be that for her.
The song is full of innuendo and playful language, with the line "every baby needs a da-da-daddy" implying not only financial support, but also emotional support and protection. The lyrics also touch on the idea of women being vulnerable and needing protection, as the girl in the song likens herself to Red Riding Hood in a dangerous neighborhood. It is important to note that the song was written in the 1950s, during an era when gender roles were more rigidly defined than they are today.
Overall, "Every Baby Needs A Da-Da-Daddy" is a fun and upbeat song that celebrates femininity and the power of female seduction, while also acknowledging the societal norms of its time.
Line by Line Meaning
It was cold outside of Tiffanys
The weather was very cold outside Tiffany's.
I was shivering in the storm
I was shivering due to the storm outside.
I walked in and asked a gentleman
I entered Tiffany's and requested help from a gentleman.
Could I plea-ease keep warm
May I please keep warm?
He asked me how come a baby doll
The gentleman inquired why a young woman like me was out in the cold.
Has no comfy place to go
Why don't I have a comfortable place to stay at?
So I told that kindly gentleman
I then explained to the gentleman my troubles.
My tale of woe
The story of my unfortunate circumstances in life.
Every baby needs a da-da-daddy
Every young woman needs a fatherly figure in her life.
To keep her worry free
A person who can protect her from worries.
But where's the one for me
Where can I find my protector?
Rich or poor I don't care who
It doesn't matter if he's rich or poor.
If he hasn't got a million then a half will do
Even if he doesn't have much, half a million will suffice.
With silver in his hair
I'd prefer someone who's mature and experienced.
Who has some gold to spare
Someone who has the means to support me.
Some sweet softy who enjoys
Someone sweet and caring who likes taking care of me.
Bringin' home his baby little diamond toys, oh ho!
Someone who likes buying me nice things.
In case she runs aground
In case something bad happens to her.
To keep her safe and sound
To protect her and keep her out of harm's way.
Yes we feel just like Red Ridin' Hood
We feel vulnerable like Little Red Riding Hood.
Cause the wolves are awful hungry in our neighbourhood
Because there are many men who can be dangerous in our area.
Could my da-daddy be you
Would you be my protector and take care of me?
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Written by: ALAN ROBERTS, LESTER LEE
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@gabbioz
it was cold outside of Tiffanys
I was shivering in the storm
I walked in and asked a gentleman
Could I plea-ease keep warm
He asked me how come a baby doll
Has no comfy place to go
So I told that kindly gentleman
My tale of woe
Every baby needs a da-da-daddy
To keep her worry free
Every baby needs a da-da-daddy
But where's the one for me
Rich or poor I don't care who
If he hasn't got a million then a half will do
Every baby needs a da-da-daddy
Could my da-daddy be you
Every baby needs a da-da-daddy
With silver in his hair
Every baby needs a da-da-daddy
Who has some gold to spare
Some sweet softy who enjoys
Bringin' home his baby little diamond toys, oh ho!
Every baby needs a da-da-daddy
Could my da-daddy be you
Every baby needs a da-da-daddy
In case she runs aground
Every baby needs a da-da-daddy
To keep her safe and sound
Yes we feel just like Red Ridin' Hood
Cause the wolves are awful hungry in our neighbourhood
Oh every baby needs a da-da-daddy
Could my da-daddy be you
Could my da-daddy be you
@mistertwister2000
“Songs these days are so sexual”
Songs back then:
@silverbowftw5225
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@Y3LL0W-G0AT
The thing is that song now are way more direct with the point lmao
@kiraa.a
she didnt mean it in a sexual way lmao, she means a sugar daddy
@rockinrobinn
Songs have always been about sex and drugs I mean look at the Beatles
@mistertwister2000
@kira The fuck do you think a sugar daddy gets in return for funding a sugar baby’s lifestyle? Hand holding?
@lilithfrida2117
they had the whole baby girl/daddy kink going on since then. lol I'm glad it's not just something us millennials get blamed for.
@moontears3887
Lmao XD
@virces6563
they didnt, but pedophilia and male violence has always been (Y)
@sanicthehedgehog1260
Not the friggin diaper peeing type though