When A Woman Loves A Man
Billie Holiday Her Orchestra Lyrics
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Doing what he can
But what does she care
When a woman loves a man
She'll just string along
All through thick and thin
Till his ship comes in
It's always that way
She'll be the first one to praise him
When he's goin' strong
The last one to blame him
When everything's wrong
It's such a one-sided game that they play
But women are funny that way
Tell her she's a fool
She'll say yes, I know
But I love him so
And that's how it goes
When a woman loves a man
Tel I her she's a fool
She'll say yes, I know
But I love him so
And that's how if goes
When a woman loves a man
The song "When A Woman Loves A Man" by Billie Holiday Her Orchestra is a powerful representation of the complexities of love and devotion. The lyrics describe a woman's all-consuming love for a man who may not be ideal or perfect in any way. The opening of the song, "Maybe he's not much, just another man doing what he can," sets the stage for the woman's unwavering commitment to the man she loves. She doesn't care about his faults or shortcomings because when a woman loves a man, she is willing to endure any challenge or hardship together.
The song touches upon the one-sided nature of the love that a woman has for a man. She will be the first to praise him when he's doing well and the last to blame him when things go wrong. It's a complex game of love that they play, but women are funny in that way. When told that she's a fool for being devoted to someone who may not be worth it, the woman will simply respond with "yes, I know, but I love him so." It's a testament to the power of love that can make people overlook flaws and endure any hardship.
The song is a timeless classic that still resonates with listeners today. It's a beautiful ode to love that transcends all boundaries and challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe he's not much, just another man
Even if he doesn't have much to offer, he is still the man she loves
Doing what he can
He is doing the best he can to provide and care for her
But what does she care
She doesn't care about his flaws or imperfections, she loves him despite them
When a woman loves a man
Love makes a woman unconditionally committed to the man she loves
She'll just string along
She will stand by him through thick and thin
All through thick and thin
She will support him in good times and bad
Till his ship comes in
She will wait for him until he succeeds and achieves his dreams
It's always that way
This is the way of love, it's all or nothing
She'll be the first one to praise him
She will be his biggest supporter and champion
When he's goin' strong
She will be by his side through his successes
The last one to blame him
She will never condemn or criticize him, even when he is at fault
When everything's wrong
She will still stand by him during the worst of times
It's such a one-sided game that they play
Love is often unequal, but she still chooses to love him despite this
But women are funny that way
Women are known to be emotional and passionate when it comes to love
Tell her she's a fool
Even if others try to warn her against him, she will not listen
She'll say yes, I know
She is aware of the risks and consequences of loving him
And that's how it goes
Love is unpredictable and can be overwhelming, but it's worth it
When a woman loves a man
Love is the most powerful force in a woman's life
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Written by: BERNARD D. HANIGHEN, GORDON JENKINS, JOHNNY MERCER
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