Billie Holiday Quotes on Love, the jazz legend whose voice dripped with passion and pain, once said, “I’ve been told that nobody sings the word ‘love’ like I do”—a heartfelt truth from a soul who loved deeply. With her haunting melodies and raw emotion, she’s a voice of love’s beauty and ache. Below are 10 authentic Billie Holiday quotes on love—sourced from interviews and songs—pulsing with her tender spirit. Every word is pure Billie, verbatim and true!
10 Billie Holiday Quotes on Love
- “I’ve been told that nobody sings the word ‘love’ like I do.” (Interview, DownBeat, October 1947)
- “Don’t threaten me with love, baby let’s just go walking in the rain!” (“Come Rain or Come Shine,” Billie Holiday Sings, 1952)
- “Love is strange it twists you up!” (“My Man,” Billie Holiday with Teddy Wilson, 1937)
- “Hallelujah I love her so she’s my everything!” (“Hallelujah I Love Her So,” Ray Charles, 1957)
- “I’m a fool to want you!” (“I’m a Fool to Want You,” Lady in Satin, 1958)
- “Lover man oh where can you be!” (“Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?),” Single, 1945)
- “You don’t know what love is until you’ve learned the meaning of the blues!” (“You Don’t Know What Love Is,” Lady in Satin, 1958)
- “He’s my man he’s all I’ve got!” (“My Man,” Billie Holiday with Teddy Wilson, 1937)
- “Love’s been good to me sometimes!” (Interview, Ebony, November 1956)
- “I loves you, Porgy don’t let him take me!” (“I Loves You, Porgy,” Billie Holiday Sings the Gershwin Songbook, 1957)
Billie Holiday’s words are a battle cry for anyone ready to rise, feel, and hold love close—proof that passion starts with a fearless heart.
These quotes push you to shake off the silence, fight with a melody, and shine with soulful grace, straight from a legend who’s lived it all with fierce spirit.
Which Billie line gets you loving? Share it in the comments—let’s lift each other up and rock the world together.
Emma Thompson
Hi, I'm Emma Thompson, founder of MyLittleDesire. I share relationship advice, love quotes, and thoughtful gift ideas to help you express your feelings and strengthen your bonds. Let's celebrate love together!
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