Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2002-11-04
- Album Name: You Go to My Head
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Love Me or Leave Me – 2002 Remastered Version” by Billie Holiday
“Love Me or Leave Me” by Billie Holiday paints a vivid picture of a woman at her breaking point in a relationship. She is pleading with her partner to choose between staying with her or leaving her for good. She sings with an emotional desperation that conveys both despair and a refusal to give up hope. Despite the pleading tone of her voice, she defiantly stands her ground. She knows that if her partner really loves her, they will choose to stay. The chorus of “love me or leave me, let me be or let me go” reflects her willingness to accept either outcome, preferring instead a decision that is honest and free of confusion and deceit. The song symbolizes a rarely-seen strength in the face of hurtful indecision, one that deserves admiration and respect.