My Man
Enduring Love in Despair: My Man by Billie Holiday Unveiled
Lyrics
It's cost me a lot
Expressing the high cost or sacrifice made in the relationship.
But there's one thing that I've got
Highlighting a valuable possession despite the cost, referring to "my man."
It's my man, it's my man
Repetition emphasizing the possession and importance of "my man."
Cold and wet, tired, you bet
Describing unfavorable conditions, but expressing a willingness to forget them with the presence of "my man."
All of this I'll soon forget with my man
Continuation of resilience despite difficulties, attributing the ability to forget to the companionship of "my man."
He's not much for looks
Downplaying physical appearance, acknowledging the lack of heroism, but affirming love for "my man."
He's no hero out of books
Stating that the man doesn't fit conventional standards but reaffirming love.
But I love him, yes I love him
Confirming love for the man despite his imperfections.
Two or three girls has he
Acknowledging that the man has other romantic interests.
That he likes as well as me
Recognizing the man's multiple relationships but emphasizing personal love for him.
But I love him
Reiterating deep affection despite the man's involvement with other women.
I don't know why I should
Expressing confusion or questioning the reasons for loving someone who isn't faithful.
He isn't true
Acknowledging the man's unfaithfulness.
He beats me too
Revealing an abusive aspect of the relationship, physical violence.
What can I do
Expressing a sense of helplessness or resignation regarding the abusive situation.
Oh, my man, I love him so
Affirming deep love for "my man" despite the challenges faced in the relationship.
He'll never know
Acknowledging that the man may never fully understand the depth of love.
All my life is just despair
Describing life as filled with despair, contrasting with the indifference caused by love.
But I don't care
Expressing a lack of concern or disregard for the hardships in life due to the presence of "my man."
When he takes me in his arms
Highlighting the positive impact of the man's embrace, bringing brightness to the world.
The world is bright, all right
Emphasizing the positive transformation of the world when in the arms of "my man."
What's the difference if I say
Pondering the insignificance of expressing a desire to leave if the ultimate return is inevitable.
I'll go away, when I know
Acknowledging the awareness that leaving is a temporary state with the certainty of returning.
I'll come back on my knees some day?
Expressing a willingness to return despite the hardships, suggesting enduring love.
For whatever my man is
Declaring a perpetual connection to the man, regardless of circumstances.
I am his forever more
Affirming commitment, stating a lasting belonging to the man.
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