Lyrics to one of Billie Holiday's greatest songs. She wrote in her autobiography, Lady Sings the Blues, that she wrote it about the only man she ever truly loved, husband/trumpeter Joe Guy. He's also the person who introduced her to heroin.
"Don't Explain"
Hush now, don't explain
Just say you'll remain
I'm glad you're back, don't explain
Quiet, don't explain
What is there to gain?
Skip that... lipstick
Don't explain
You know that I love you
And what love endures
All my thoughts are of you
For I'm so completely yours
Cry to hear folks chatter
And I know you cheat
Right or wrong, don't matter
When you're with me, sweet
Hush now, don't explain
You're my joy and pain
My life's yours love
Don't explain
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