Billie's Blues is a song by Billie Holiday that talks about her love for her man and how much she adores him. She sings about how her man sometimes mistreats her, making her feel down and depressed. In one verse, she talks about how her man refused to give her any breakfast, dinner, or even a supper, which made her feel hungry and helpless. He even fought with her and threw her out of the house, staining her clothes with dark clay spots. Despite all this, Billie still loves her man and sings about the different reactions she gets from men, some of whom call her happy, snappy, honey, and even suggest that she's built for speed. Overall, the song is about the ups and downs of love and the struggles that come with it. It's a powerful and emotional song that showcases Billie's exceptional vocal range and talent.
