Stormy Blues
Billie Holiday Lyrics
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That down don't worry me
I've been down so long
That down don't worry me
I just sit and wonder
Where can my good man be
When it rains in here
It's storming on the sea
When it rains in here
It's storming on the sea
Every time I come here
Everything happens to me
I lose my man
I lose my head
I lose my money
Feel like I'm almost dead
I need you honey
Need you bad as can be
I've been down so long
That down don't worry me
The lyrics to Billie Holiday's song "Stormy Blues" describe the feeling of a deep sadness that the singer has been feeling for so long that it has become a part of her. The repeated refrain "I've been down so long, that down don't worry me" highlights how the singer has adapted to her sorrow, accepting it as a part of her existence. She wonders where her lover is as she sits alone in the rain, symbolizing her isolation and despair. The rain that falls inside her house signifies the storms that are raging within her, while her lover is out at sea, riding the waves of a storm.
As she sings about her anguish, she loses everything: her man, her head (or her sanity), and her money. She feels as though she is on the brink of death and needs her lover desperately. Ultimately, the song is about the pain of love lost, and the way that such a loss can change a person, leaving them adrift and forever changed. The lyrics are simple but powerful, capturing the essence of a heartbroken woman who has endured a great deal of pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been down so long
I've been feeling low for an extended period of time
That down don't worry me
I have become used to feeling low that it doesn't bother me anymore.
I just sit and wonder
I am lost in thought, pondering about my current situation
Where can my good man be
I am uncertain about the whereabouts of my significant other
When it rains in here
Whenever it is stormy in my life
It's storming on the sea
There is chaos and turmoil in the world
Every time I come here
Each time I find myself in this place
Everything happens to me
All sorts of unfortunate events occur to me
I lose my man
I become separated from my lover
I lose my head
I become disoriented and confused
I lose my money
I find myself without financial resources
Feel like I'm almost dead
I feel emotionally drained and exhausted from the events that have taken place.
I need you honey
I require your presence and support very much.
Need you bad as can be
I am in dire need of you to help me through my struggles.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BILLIE HOLIDAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Laurie Ditchburn
It's my very favourite Billie Holiday classic. Just Love it!! Can't hear it Enough!!
Laurie La Rock
Probably the best song ever.
Franklin Andrade
Probably! And maybe the Best Jazz Singer!!
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#facts
Tamra Stiffler
Nope. No probablies. You called it. :)
Jack the Rabbit
I wish I could have seen this woman in person. I would love to sing with her!🐰🌸❤️🎸🎶🤝✌️
Peter Penn
Session #71: Los Angeles, September 3, 1954 Verve records, Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra with Harry ‘Sweets’ Edison (trumpet), Willie Smith (alto saxophone), Bobby Tucker (piano), Barney Kessel (guitar), Red Callender (bass), Chico Hamilton(drums), Billie Holiday (vocals)....... (Wikipedia)
Carolyn Williams
One of my favorites by LADY Day!!! And Willow Weep for Me.
brenda new
best song I heard I could hear this all day and night.
Dovahkiin
one of her best if not best song