I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
Billie Holiday Lyrics


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The snow is snowing
The wind is blowing
But I can weather the storm
Why do I care how much it may storm?
I've got my love to keep me warm

I can't remember
A worse December
Just watch those icicles form
Why do I care if icicles form?
I've got my love to keep me warm

Off with my overcoat
Off with my gloves
I need no overcoat
I'm burning with love

My heart's on fire
The flame grows higher
So I will weather the storm
Why do I care how much it may storm?
I've got my love to keep me warm

My heart's on fire
The flame grows higher
So I will weather the storm

Why do I care how much it may storm?
I've got my love to keep me warm

Overall Meaning

The song "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" is an optimistic love song that is mostly associated with the holiday season. The song is about how the singer has found comfort in her love and how it is keeping her warm in the midst of stormy or winter weather. She is standing, watching icicles form, and amidst the cold and the snow, she is happy, feeling safe and secure because of her love.


There is a sense of contentment and peace throughout the song. When the singer says, "What do I care how much it may storm? I've got my love to keep me warm," she is suggesting that her love is enough to conquer the most severe weather situation. Her love keeps her warm, not the material things like overcoats or gloves.


The song is not only about romantic love but also the singer’s appreciation for life to keep moving forward, no matter how tough it gets. This song catches the mood of winter, a time to be cozy inside and grateful for love, in all its shapes and forms, that keeps us warm.


Line by Line Meaning

The snow is snowing
It's a cold, snowy night


The wind is blowing
The wind is strong and chilly


But I can weather the storm
Despite the harsh weather, I can deal with it


What do I care how much it may storm?
I don't care how bad the storm gets


I've got my love to keep me warm
I'm not alone, I have my love to keep me warm


I can't remember
I cannot recall


A worse December
I cannot think of a worse December


Just watch those icicles form
I see icicles forming, signifying how cold it really is


What do I care if icicles form?
I'm not bothered by the formation of icicles


I've got my love to keep me warm
My love keeps me warm, regardless of the weather


Off with my overcoat
I'm removing my overcoat


Off with my gloves
I'm taking off my gloves


I need no overcoat
I don't require an overcoat


I'm burning with love
I'm filled with love and warmth


My heart's on fire
My heart is full of passion and love


The flame grows higher
My love only continues to grow stronger


So I will weather the storm
I'll face any challenges with my love by my side


What do I care how much it may storm?
The storm doesn't worry me because of my love


I've got my love, I've got my love
My love is all I need


I've got my love to keep me warm
My love keeps me warm and content




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin

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Comments from YouTube:

@housekitty711

My husband and I got married in the middle of a terrible, terrible blizzard in December, but the day was magical and cozy and full of love! This has become our theme song!!

@TheSalvadoranCellist

I first heard this song playing over the speakers at Shopko last year, and now that's the ONLY thing that look forward to about working those long hours hours again this year. :) beautiful song!

@yondaime4000

I hate commercials. But you gotta love the music. This is beautiful

@RUBYsoHo230

This song is everything. Billie Holiday is everything.

@iscrewy

Always saw this song in the 'suggested videos' tab, but I never clicked on it. Then I saw the commercial and I said "I should know this song, but I'm guessing it's I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm by Billie Holiday." I'm good :D

@Thunderstormwitch

Just heard this in a television commercial today and figured it was the Lady herself, Billie Holiday. I love this!

@mariobro1993

@BlazeetSKANK I'm only 18, and I like damn near all music. Jazz and blues especially. I first heard La Santissima Billie Holiday while playing a video game, and now I'm a fan of almost all her tunes. Been saying she was the greatest female vocalist of all time for about four years. You arent exclusive to the admiration of Billie.

@AndrewAJLee

Thank You Irving Berlin, Billie, and JCP

@justjune85

The movie, Ordinary Love, brought me here 2024.. ❤❤

@SarahTQuigley

I saw this on the JC Penny commercial and turned to my mom and said "That sounds just like the woman singing in The Notebook". I was right :0)))

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