I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket
Carmen McRae Lyrics
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I'm betting ev'rything I've got on you
I'm giving all my love to one baby
Heaven help me if my baby don't come through
I've got a great big amount
Saved up in my love account
And I've decided
Love divided
In two
Won't do
So
I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
I'm betting everything I've got on you
[2]
I've been a roaming Juliet
My Romeos have been many
But now my roaming days have gone
Too many irons in the fire
Is worse than not having any
I've had my share and from now on:
I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
I'm betting ev'rything I've got on you
I'm giving all my love to one baby
Heaven help me if my baby don't come through
I've tried to love more than one
Finding it just can't be done
Honey
There's one I lie to
When I try to
Be true
To two
So
I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
I'm betting everything I've got on you
The song "I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket" by Carmen McRae is a love song about commitment and the decision to fully invest in a relationship with one person. The title and opening line refer to the saying "don't put all your eggs in one basket," which means not to risk everything on one opportunity. However, the singer is disregarding this advice and putting all of her faith and love into the person she is singing to. She is willing to bet everything she has on this relationship, but also acknowledges the risk and vulnerability that comes with such a decision.
In the second verse, the lyrics reference the singer's past experiences with multiple relationships, suggesting that she has been a "roaming Juliet" who has had many "Romeos." However, she has come to realize that having too many love interests is worse than having none at all. She has tried to love more than one person at a time but found that it just doesn't work. She is ready to leave her days of wandering behind and commit fully to the person she is singing to.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
I am committing all my resources, faith and trust in one person
I'm betting ev'rything I've got on you
I am taking a big risk by trusting and believing in you completely
I'm giving all my love to one baby
I am devoting all of my affection and devotion to one person
Heaven help me if my baby don't come through
If my partner disappoints me, I will be completely lost and helpless
I've got a great big amount
I have a lot of love to give
Saved up in my love account
I have been saving my love for the right person
And I've decided
I have come to a definitive conclusion
Love divided
Splitting my love between multiple people
In two
Sharing my love between two people
Won't do
Is not satisfying, fulfilling or working
I've been a roaming Juliet
I have been searching for love with various partners
My Romeos have been many
I have had multiple lovers
But now my roaming days have gone
I am done with my past flings and am ready to settle down
Too many irons in the fire
Having too many options or opportunities can be overwhelming and detrimental
Is worse than not having any
It's better to have one solid option than to have multiple weak ones
I've tried to love more than one
I have attempted to have feelings for multiple people
Finding it just can't be done
But I have realized that it's not possible for me
There's one I lie to
I have been dishonest with one of my partners
When I try to
Whenever I attempt to
Be true
Be faithful and honest
To two
To both of them
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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