She Acts Like A Woman Should
Marilyn Monroe · I Wanna Be Loved By You
and can make him feel that everything is good,
then I act like a woman and he likes a woman
to act like a woman should.
If he's late and I'm alone and he doesn't telephone
and the kiss that greets him says "I understood",
then I act like a woman and he likes a woman
to act like a woman should.
And if I keep that lovelight shining in my eyes
though I'm hurt by something he may say,
it doesn't take him very long to realize
that it's more than just devotion that makes me act that way.
And as years go passing by, if I still can catch his eye
and his love runs deeper than he thought it could,
then I act like a woman and he's got
a woman who acts like a woman should.
She Acts Like A Woman Should
Recorded by Marilyn Monroe for the 1953 album I Wanna Be Loved By You, this track exemplifies her unique blend of pop sensibility and theatrical vulnerability. As a vocal performance from the early 1950s, the recording showcases Monroe's signature breathy tone and emotive delivery, characteristic of the era's romantic ballad style. The song reflects the cultural atmosphere of post-war America, where female performers often navigated complex roles balancing commercial appeal with artistic expression. While not one of her most commercially dominant singles, the recording remains a significant artifact of her discography, capturing the essence of her public persona and the musical landscape of her time. It stands as a testament to her ability to infuse standard pop structures with a distinct, intimate quality that defined her career.