Thoughtful Lines

Explore the timeless wisdom and musicality of Duke Ellington with this collection of quotes from his memorable songs.

Duke Ellington Quotes from Songs on Love

1. Your loving attitude is like a flame that lights the gloom.
2. In this sentimental bliss you make my Paradise complete.
3. It’s all like a dream to call you mine.
4. Since you made me this night a thing divine, my heart’s a lighter thing.
5. I’m within a world so heavenly, for I never dreamt that you’d be loving sentimental me.
6. On the wings of ev’ry kiss, drift a melody so strange and sweet.
7. Rose pearls seem to fall, it’s all like a dream to call you mine.
8. I get misty, just holding your hand.
9. My love is a prelude that never dies, a prelude to a kiss.

Duke Ellington Quotes from Songs on Life

1. It don’t mean a thing, if it ain’t got that swing.
2. Just give that rhythm ev’rything you got.
3. If you mope and groan, something’s gotta give.
4. Go your way and laugh and play, there’s joy unknown in a mellow tone.
5. Life doesn’t mean a thing to me, since you and I have drifted apart.
6. I let a song go out of my heart.
7. You ain’t never been blue, till you’ve had that mood indigo.
8. That feelin’ goes stealin’ down to my shoes while I just sit here and sigh.

Duke Ellington Motivational and Inspiring Quotes from Songs

1. It don’t mean a thing, all you got to do is sing.
2. It makes no diff’rence if it’s sweet or hot.
3. With this mellow song, I can’t go wrong.
4. In a mellow tone, that’s the way to live.
5. Everything’s OK, the live long day.
6. I always get that mood indigo, since my baby said goodbye.
7. Can’t you see that you’re leading me on? And it’s just what I want you to do.
8. My heart trying to compose a prelude to a kiss.

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1. Flame that lights the gloom.
2. Paradise complete.
3. Dream to call you mine.
4. Swing is everything.
5. Mellow tone living.
6. Song out of my heart.
7. Mood indigo.
8. Prelude to a kiss.