Comes Love
Billie Holiday Lyrics


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Comes a rainstorm, put your rubbers on your feet
Comes a snow-storm, you can get a little heat
Comes love, nothing can be done

Comes a fire, then you know just what to do
Blow a tire, you can buy another sure
Comes love, nothing can be done
Don't try hiding 'cause there isn't any use
You start sliding when your heart turns on the juice

Comes a headache, you can lose it in a day
Comes a toothache, see your dentist right away
Comes love, nothing can be done

Comes a heat-wave, you can hurry to the shore
Comes the summer, you can hide behind the door
Comes love, nothing can be done

Comes the measles, you can quarantine the room
Comes a mousy, you can chase it with the broom
Comes love, nothing can be done

That's all brother, if you've ever been in love
That's all, brother, you know what I'm speaking of

Comes a nightmare, you can always stay awake

Comes depression, you may get another break
Comes love, nothing can be done

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Comes Love" by Billie Holiday describe the inevitability of falling in love and how it can have an uncontrollable impact on one's life. The title, "Comes Love," implies that love is like a natural occurrence, just like a rainstorm or a snowstorm. The first few lines speak to the idea that we prepare for the things we know are coming, like a rainstorm, by putting on rubbers, and similarly, we can seek comfort during a snowstorm by getting warm. However, when it comes to love, there is nothing we can do to prepare for it or control it. It just comes, and we have to accept it.


The song goes on to list random circumstances that can happen in life, like a headache, toothache, or even a heat wave, and how we can prevent or fix them. But when it comes to falling in love, there is nothing we can do to stop it. We cannot hide, we cannot resist, we cannot quarantine it or chase it away. The metaphor of the heart turning on the juice gives a feeling of electricity and energy that is beyond our control.


Overall, "Comes Love" is a poignant and truthful song about the unpredictability of love and how it can overpower even the most practical and sensible person.


Line by Line Meaning

Comes a rainstorm, put your rubbers on your feet
When you face an obstacle, be prepared to protect yourself


Comes a snow-storm, you can get a little heat
When things get cold and tough, you can find a way to stay warm


Comes love, nothing can be done
Love is a force beyond our control


Comes a fire, then you know just what to do
When danger strikes, be ready to take action


Blow a tire, you can buy another sure
When you face a setback, you can recover and move on


Don't try hiding 'cause there isn't any use
You can't escape the power of love


You start sliding when your heart turns on the juice
Love can take over and affect your behavior and emotions


Comes a headache, you can lose it in a day
Minor problems can be resolved quickly


Comes a toothache, see your dentist right away
When faced with pain, seek help from a professional


Comes a heat-wave, you can hurry to the shore
When things get intense, you can take a break


Comes the summer, you can hide behind the door
When things get too hot, you can find ways to stay cool


Comes the measles, you can quarantine the room
When faced with illness, take measures to prevent it from spreading


Comes a mousy, you can chase it with the broom
When faced with small problems, you can find simple solutions


Comes a nightmare, you can always stay awake
When faced with fear or anxiety, you can find ways to stay grounded


Comes depression, you may get another break
When faced with difficult times, there is hope for recovery


That's all brother, if you've ever been in love
Once you experience the power of love, you understand its impact


That's all, brother, you know what I'm speaking of
Love is a universal experience




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Tobias, Lew Brown, Sammy H. Stept

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@erzebettotbagi3024

Comes rain storm, put your rubbers on your feed
Comes a snow storm, you can get a little heat
Comes love, nothing can be done

Comes a fire, then you know just what to do
Blow a tire, you can buy another shoe
Comes love, nothing can be done

Don't try hiding, 'cause there isn't any use
You'll start sliding when you're heart turns on the juice

Comes a headache, you can lose it in a day
Comes a toothache, see your dentist right away
Comes love, nothing can be done

Comes a heatwave, you can hurry to the shore


Comes a summons, you can hide behind the door
Comes love, nothing can be done

Comes the measles, you can quarantine the room
Comes a mouse, you can chase it with a broom
Comes love, nothing can be done

That all brother, if you've ever been in love
That all brother, you know what I'm speaking of

Comes a nightmare, you can always stay awake
Comes depression, you may get another break
Comes love, nothing can be done



@marthagillespie14

Comes a rainstorm, put your rubbers on your feet
Comes a snowstorm, you can get a little heat
Comes love, nothing can be done.

Comes a fire, then you know just what to do
Blow a tire, you can buy another shoe
Comes love, nothing can be done

Don't try hiding, cause there isn't any use
You'll start sliding, when your heart turns on the juice

Comes a headache, you can lose it in a day
Comes a toothache, see your dentist right away
Comes love, nothing can be done

Comes a heatwave, you can hurry to the shore
Comes a summons, you can hide behind the door
Comes love, nothing can be done

Comes the measles, you can quarantine a room
Comes a mousey, you can chase it with a broom
Comes love, nothing can be done

That's all, brother, if you ever been in love
That's all, brother, you know what I'm speaking of

Comes a nightmare, you can always stay awake
Comes depression, you may get another break
Comes love, nothing can be done
Comes love, nothing can be done
Comes love, nothing can be done

Comes love,
Comes love,
Comes love,
Comes love,
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@alyachkalol

Comes a rainstorm, get your rubbers on your feet
Comes a snow-storm, you can get a little heat
Comes love, nothing can be done
Comes a fire, then you know just what to do
Blow a tire, you can buy another sure
Comes love, nothing can be done
Don't try hiding 'cause there isn't any use
You start sliding when your heart turns on the juice
Comes a headache, you can lose it in a day
Comes a toothache, see your dentist right away
Comes love, nothing can be done
Comes a heat-wave, you can hurry to the shore
Comes the summer, you can hide behind the door
Comes love, nothing can be done
Comes the measles, you can quarantine the room
Comes a mousy, you can chase it with the broom
Comes love, nothing can be done
That's all, brother, if you've ever been in love
That's all, brother, you know what I'm speaking of
Comes a nightmare, you can always stay awake
Comes depression, you may get another break
Comes love, nothing can be done



All comments from YouTube:

@richardjakobek7477

I have heard numerous versions of this song, but this still the best by miles. I could listen to it all day. Not just Billie’s fantastic voice but all of the musicians backing her up. Wonderful.

@soakedbearrd

Man this puts me in a frame of mind. I would love to go to a lounge with this music. Such style, substance, flow, class with a little bit of danger, sultry and sass, but with a hint of soul hidden within.

@anneleeman3938

Yes!!! That's A Beautiful Way to Describe It! Ty... 😉🖤🤍🖤🕊✌️

@durandelvalle415

The song was composed by Sam H. Step, american Songwriter (8 September 1897 – 1 December 1964). Thank you for share this magnificat version

@davidsaltzman1244

She makes it sound so easy.  Part of her enormous talent.

@johnhalsey8570

With an all star lineup like that you can't go wrong.

@edevos3108

LOVE IT! One of my favorite Billie songs!

@kellyyoung2947

For when my heart is broken
These are words that heal
Each letter wiped a tear away
A fewmore songs of long lost loves hopes and dreams will kill my resolve

@richardbenetar9402

As usual Billie gets it just right! And what a band. 

@irapoannfilho

the best version of this song.

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