"Deep Song" is a hauntingly beautiful song by Billie Holiday that explores the theme of loneliness and grief. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is constantly pursued by their sorrow, like a shadow that never leaves their side. The singer is consumed by the sadness that seems to follow them wherever they go. The lyrics of the song speak of a wind that cries out the singer's name, as if it is a haunting melody in the midst of a rainstorm. The singer hears it and feels compelled to follow it, even though they don't know where it leads. The song talks about love being a lonely land, where there is no helping hand to understand. The singer bemoans the fact that love can be so elusive and hurtful, causing more pain than joy. She questions why she has to be so miserable and wonders if it's a part of her nature. Ultimately, the song suggests that one should never hope to count on love to be a partner in heaven above, as it is a fickle and unpredictable force. Love can make us feel alive and bring us happiness, but it can also bring us deep sorrow and loneliness. The singer seems resigned to this fact and embraces the sadness that is a part of her life, knowing that it is as much a part of her as her joy and hope.
