Warpaint - Billie Holiday Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the members of Warpaint who wrote 'Billie Holiday'?

   The song 'Billie Holiday' was written by Theresa Becker-Wayman, Emily Kokal, and Jen Lindberg. These members are part of the American alternative rock band Warpaint.

2. What is the significance of the repeated initials in 'Billie Holiday' by Warpaint?

   The repeated initials 'B.I.L.L.I.E. H.O.L.I.D.A.Y.' in the song serve as a homage to the legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday. This repetition emphasizes the impact and inspiration derived from Holiday's life and music on Warpaint.

3. Which musicians collaborated with Warpaint on 'Billie Holiday'?

   For their EP 'Exquisite Corpse', where 'Billie Holiday' is featured, Warpaint collaborated with John Frusciante, who mixed the EP, and Josh Klinghoffer, who performed drums on this specific track.

4. How does 'Billie Holiday' incorporate elements from another song?

   'Billie Holiday' includes a portion of the song 'My Guy', written by Smokey Robinson. The lyrics integrated from 'My Guy' highlight themes of loyalty and devotion, which blend with the overall mood of admiration in Warpaint's track.

5. When was 'Billie Holiday' first released and later re-released?

   'Billie Holiday' was initially part of Warpaint's debut EP titled Exquisite Corpse, self-released in August 2008. It was subsequently re-released on October 6, 2009, under Manimal Vinyl.