Girls Were Made To Take Care Of Boys
Billie Holiday · Complete Masters 1933 - 1959 [2011]
To take care of boys
To be kind and dutiful
Girls were made
To take care of boys
Made to share their sorrows
Made to share their joys
Made to help and guide them
With ever a patient hand
Made to give affection
In the right direction
(Always understand)
Now boys may think
They take care of girls
Just because they pass on
Their fashions and their curls
But I've always found
It's just the other way around
(Other way around)
If you need the girl
And declare you do
(Tell her that you need her)
She'll be there
To take care of you
(She'll be there)
Now boys may think
They take care of girls
Just because they're clever
With their fashions and their curls
But I've always found
It's just the other way around
(And if you need the girl)
And declare you do
She'll be there
(She'll be there)
To take care of you
Girls Were Made To Take Care Of Boys
Billie Holiday's rendition of 'Girls Were Made To Take Care Of Boys' stands as a poignant example of her mastery over the jazz standard. Recorded during the height of her career, the track showcases her signature smoky tone and nuanced phrasing, transforming a simple narrative into a deeply personal expression of vulnerability. The song reflects the social dynamics of the era, yet Holiday's interpretation transcends its origins to explore themes of responsibility and emotional burden with timeless clarity. As part of her extensive discography, this recording exemplifies her ability to infuse familiar material with a unique emotional depth that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.