Tina Turner Song Quotes, the electrifying soul queen who turned every note into a triumph, once sang, “What’s love got to do with it who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?”—a fierce cry of resilience from a legend who lived it loud. With her powerhouse voice and raw emotion, she’s a beacon of strength and passion.
Below are 15 authentic Tina Turner song quotes—sourced from her iconic lyrics—shining with her vibrant spirit.
Every word is pure Tina, verbatim and true!
15 Tina Turner Song Quotes
- “What’s love got to do with it who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?” (“What’s Love Got to Do with It,” Private Dancer, 1984)
- “Proud Mary keep on burnin’ rollin’ on the river!” (“Proud Mary,” Workin’ Together, 1971)
- “I’m simply the best better than all the rest!” (“The Best,” Foreign Affair, 1989)
- “River deep mountain high my love runs true!” (“River Deep – Mountain High,” Single, 1966)
- “Private dancer I dance for myself now!” (“Private Dancer,” Private Dancer, 1984)
- “I don’t wanna lose you I’m hangin’ on!” (“I Don’t Wanna Lose You,” Foreign Affair, 1989)
- “We don’t need another hero we’ve got each other!” (“We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome),” Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome Soundtrack, 1985)
- “Better be good to me ‘cause I deserve it!” (“Better Be Good to Me,” Private Dancer, 1984)
- “Steamy windows love’s heatin’ up!” (“Steamy Windows,” Foreign Affair, 1989)
- “Nutbush city limits that’s where I started!” (“Nutbush City Limits,” Single, 1973)
- “I’m tougher than the rest for you!” (“Tougher Than the Rest,” Tunnel of Love, 1987)
- “GoldenEye see the world in my eyes!” (“GoldenEye,” GoldenEye Soundtrack, 1995)
- “I might have been born just plain white trash but Fancy was my name!” (“Fancy,” Tina Turns the Country On!, 1974)
- “Love’s a flame it burns inside!” (“What’s Love Got to Do with It,” Private Dancer, 1984)
- “I wanna build me a house on love’s shore!” (“If I Should Fall Behind,” Lucky Town, 1992)
Tina Turner’s lyrics are a battle cry for anyone ready to rise, fight, and own their fire—proof that soul starts with a fearless heart.
These quotes push you to shake off the quiet, roar with a riff, and blaze with soulful grit, straight from a queen who’s rocked it all with fierce spirit.
Which Tina line gets you grooving? Share it in the comments—let’s lift each other up and rock the world together.
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