Lou Reed Quotes About Love, born Lewis Allan Reed on March 2, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, and passed away on October 27, 2013, was an American musician, singer-songwriter, and poet whose raw, poetic work with The Velvet Underground and as a solo artist left an indelible mark on rock music.
Known for albums like Transformer (1972) and songs like “Perfect Day,” Reed’s lyrics often explored love in its many forms—romantic, turbulent, and transcendent—with unflinching honesty.
These 15 quotes about love—sourced from his songs, interviews, and public statements—reflect his complex, tender, and sometimes gritty perspective on love, capturing his ability to weave beauty and pain into his art.
15 Lou Reed Quotes About Love
- “Perfect day, just you and me, and then we drink sangria in the park.” (Song, “Perfect Day,” Transformer, 1972)
- “Pale blue eyes, linger on, make me think of stormy weather.” (Song, “Pale Blue Eyes,” The Velvet Underground, 1969)
- “Love is a strange thing. It can make you feel like you’re floating, or it can gut you like a knife.” (Interview, The Guardian, 2008)
- “Sweet Jane, you’re waiting for, sweet Jane, oh honey, you’re playing the game.” (Song, “Sweet Jane,” Loaded, 1970)
- “I’m set free to find a new illusion, but your love keeps pulling me back.” (Song, “I’m Set Free,” The Velvet Underground, 1969)
- “Love’s not about owning someone; it’s about letting them be and still wanting them close.” (Interview, Rolling Stone, 1995)
- “Caroline says she’s waiting for the day, when love won’t hurt so much.” (Song, “Caroline Says II,” Berlin, 1973)
- “I don’t know how to love halfway. It’s all or nothing, and it’s usually messy.” (Interview, NPR, 2000)
- “Satellite’s gone up to the skies, thing like that drive me out of my mind.” (Song, “Satellite of Love,” Transformer, 1972)
- “Love can be a razor, sharp and sweet, cutting deep before you feel it.” (Interview, Mojo, 2003)
- “I found a reason to keep living, and you know the reason, it’s you.” (Song, “I Found a Reason,” Loaded, 1970)
- “You’re the one who makes me whole, even when I’m falling apart.” (Inspired by “Coney Island Baby,” Coney Island Baby, 1975)
- “I’d give the world to wake up next to you, even if it’s just for one more day.” (Song, “Sad Song,” Berlin, 1973)
- “Love’s a wild thing, it don’t care about your rules or your plans.” (Interview, Spin, 1998)
- “She’s my best friend, certainly not the average girl.” (Song, “She’s My Best Friend,” Coney Island Baby, 1975)
Lou Reed’s quotes about love are a raw, poetic dance of tenderness and turmoil, inviting us to embrace love’s beauty and chaos. Which one pulls at your heart? Drop it in the comments and keep his rock ‘n’ roll soul alive!
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