The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Girl Talk" by the artist "Tony Bennett"

In "Girl Talk," Tony Bennett provides a humorous and affectionate look at the phenomenon of women's conversations. He points out that the topics women discuss (dresses, hairstyles, neighborhood gossip) might seem "unimportant" to men. For women, however, these conversations are an important ritual, a way to bond and connect.

Bennett uses phrases like "wash their dirty linen" and "the fairer sex," but not to demean. Instead, he creates a playful contrast between male and female perceptions. He acknowledges that men might chuckle at these endless chats, but quickly adds that they "wouldn't trade [women] for a mountain of gold."

However, the song's narrator isn't just an observer; he craves his beloved's attention. It's as if he's saying, "Chat away, but don't forget about me!" The final lines – "The sweetest girl talk is talk about me" – are playful and a tad self-assured, emphasizing that despite his appreciation for female bonding, this man ultimately longs to be the center of his lady's world.