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.
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
Marilyn Monroe Lyrics
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I may make a play for the caddy
But when I do, I don't follow through
Cause my heart belongs to Daddy
If I invite a boy some night
To dine on my fine food and haddie
I just adore, his asking for more
Yes, my heart belongs to Daddy
So I simply couldn't be bad
Yes, my heart belongs to Daddy
So I want to warn you laddie
Though I know that you're perfectly swell
That my heart belongs to Daddy
Cause my Daddy, he treats it so well
While tearing off a game of golf
I may make a play for the caddy
But when I do, I don't follow through
Cause my heart belongs to Daddy
If I invite a boy some night
To cook up some hot enchilada
Though Spanish rice is all very nice
My heart belongs to Daddy
Yes, my heart belongs to Daddy
So I simply couldn't be bad
Yes, my heart belongs to Daddy
So I want to warn you laddie
Though I know that you're perfectly swell
That my heart belongs to Daddy
Cause my Daddy, he treats it so well
The song "My Heart Belongs to Daddy" by Marilyn Monroe is a playful, flirtatious tune with a cheeky twist on the age-old theme of paternal love. The lyrics talk about the singer's infatuation with her father, who is depicted not only as a protector and provider but also as a romantic interest who holds the key to her heart. The song opens with the image of the singer playing golf and flirting with the caddy, but then pulls back, saying "my heart belongs to Daddy" as she refocuses her attention on her father. Similarly, when she invites boys over for dinner, she may enjoy their company, but her heart is never truly moved, because it belongs to her father.
The song is both humorous and seductive, with a playful ambiguity that lets listeners take it as seriously or as lightly as they want. On one level, it can be interpreted as a statement of subservience or even incestuous desire, which is why it was banned from certain radio stations when it was first released. On another level, it can be read as a sly commentary on cultural norms that surround romance and sexuality, suggesting that these are often dictated by familial ties and societal expectations. Overall, the song showcases Marilyn Monroe's unique talent for blending sensuality and vulnerability, giving audiences a glimpse into the complex emotions and desires that lie beneath the surface of her glamorous public persona.
Line by Line Meaning
While tearing off a game of golf
While taking part in leisure activities like playing golf
I may make a play for the caddy
I may flirt with or make an advance towards the caddy
But when I do, I don't follow through
But I don't take any further steps towards a relationship
Cause my heart belongs to Daddy
Because I am loyal and devoted to my father
If I invite a boy some night
If I invite a man over on a date
To dine on my fine food and haddie
To eat my delicious food, including haddock
I just adore, his asking for more
I am flattered when he asks for seconds
But my heart belongs to Daddy
But my affection and loyalty remain with my father
Yes, my heart belongs to Daddy
Indeed, my heart belongs to my father
So I simply couldn't be bad
So I couldn't possibly do anything wrong
So I want to warn you laddie
So I need to tell you, young man
Though I know that you're perfectly swell
Although I know you are wonderful and charming
That my heart belongs to Daddy
That my loyalty and devotion is reserved for my father
Cause my Daddy, he treats it so well
Because my father knows how to take care of my heart
If I invite a boy some night
If I ask a man out on a date
To cook up some hot enchilada
To make and eat a spicy Mexican dish
Though Spanish rice is all very nice
Although I enjoy eating Spanish rice
My heart belongs to Daddy
My heart remains devoted to my father
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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My Heart Belongs To Daddy
Mary Martin
Lyrics
I used to fall in love with all
Those boys who maul refined ladies
But now I tell each young gazelle
To go to hell, I mean, hades
For since I've come to care
For such a sweet millionaire
While tearing off a game of golf
I may make a play for the caddy
But when I do, I don't follow through
'Cause my heart belongs to daddy
If I invite a boy some night
To dine on my fine finnan haddie
I just adore his asking for more
But my heart belongs to daddy
Yes, my heart belongs to daddy
So I simply couldn't be bad
Yes, my heart belongs to daddy
Da da da, da da da, da da da
So I want to warn you, laddie
Though I think you're perfectly swell
That my heart belongs to Daddy
'Cause my Daddy he treats it so well
Yes my…
@philliphamilton3032
She invented the Daddy kink
@peanutmac1702
Phillip Hamilton even in girls of the chorus ! That daddy song ! She WAS first hahah
@hiamyflp
ohhh fuck yeah thats my kind of shit
@UziDoesIt8818
My husband likes being called it
@songbirdy
@Karina Ferreras the one from the 60's is better I think. The girl who played Lolita was better. It was vulgar in the 60s tho.
@songbirdy
No she didn't. My grandma called my grandpa daddy and I'm old enough to remember Marilyn when she was still alive!/
@seraiahfaithhanson1837
"My name is....lolita!" She's so adorable oml
@AnaShady
Most beautiful, wonderful and sweetest human ever
@BrenoSobral17
Humbert Humbert: 😋
@waterdog737
@sam you know that is a act right lmao 😂