No time to marry, no time to settle down; I’m a young woman, and I ain’t done runnin’ around.

Meaning of the quote

This quote means that the young woman is not ready to get married or settle down yet. She wants to keep exploring and experiencing life while she is still young. She is not interested in the traditional path of getting married and staying in one place. Instead, she wants to continue having new adventures and experiences.

About Bessie Smith

Bessie Smith was a legendary African-American blues singer during the Jazz Age, known as the “Empress of the Blues.” Despite a difficult upbringing, she rose to become one of the most popular female vocalists of the 1930s and a major influence on fellow blues and jazz singers.

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