I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket
B.B. King & Diane Schuur Lyrics
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My juliets have been many
But now my roaming days are 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 everything I got on you
Lord help me
If my baby don't come through
I've got a great big amount
Saved up in my love account
Honey, and I decided
Love divided in two won't do
So I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
I'm betting everything I got on you
Now here's what I mean.
I've been a roaming Juliet
Yeah, she has
My romeos have been many
You're right, baby
But now my roaming days are gone
That's what I want to hear
Too many irons in the fire
Yeah?
Is worse than not having any
Um huh!
I've had my share and from now on
Yeah?
I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
I'm betting everything I got on you
Daddy!
I'm giving all my love to one baby
Lord help me
If my baby don't come through
Got a great big amount
Saved up in my love account
Honey, I've decided
Love divided in two won't do
In two, won't do
So I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
I'm betting everything I got on you
I'm betting everything I got on you
I'm betting on you, baby.
Got on you.
I'm betting on you.
The song “I’m Putting All My Eggs in One Basket” by B.B. King and Diane Schuur is a love song about commitment and devotion to one person. The opening lines suggest that the singer has had many romantic relationships but is ready to settle down and put all his focus on one person. The phrase “too many irons in the fire” suggests that having multiple love interests can be overwhelming and ultimately leads to disappointment. For the singer, putting all his “eggs in one basket” means betting everything he's got on his chosen partner and giving them all of his love.
The chorus repeats this message with some added emphasis on the high stakes involved. With lines like “Lord help me if my baby don’t come through,” the singer is acknowledging the vulnerability that comes with putting so much trust in one person. The reference to a “love account” creates the sense that the singer has built up a reserve of love that he’s ready to invest fully in his partner. The song highlights the importance of taking risks and fully committing to a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been a roaming romeo
I have been involved with many women, like Romeo.
My juliets have been many
I have been involved with many women, like Romeo was with Juliet.
But now my roaming days are gone
I am done with being involved with many women.
Too many irons in the fire
Having too many things going on at once can be overwhelming.
Is worse than not having any
It is better to have no options than to have too many and be overwhelmed.
I've had my share and from now on
I have had enough of being involved with many women and I am changing my ways.
I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
I am choosing to focus all my attention and effort on one person.
I'm betting everything I got on you
I am putting all my trust and faith in you.
I'm giving all my love to one baby
I am choosing to love and devote myself to one person.
Lord help me
I am acknowledging that this is a big step and asking for divine assistance.
If my baby don't come through
If this person does not reciprocate my love and devotion.
Got a great big amount
I have a large reserve.
Saved up in my love account
My reserve is in my heart and my feelings for this person.
Honey, I've decided
I have made up my mind.
Love divided in two won't do
I cannot continue to divide my love and attention among multiple people.
In two, won't do
Splitting my love between two people is not an option anymore.
I'm betting on you, baby.
I have chosen to trust and have faith in you, my love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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