I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket
Diane Schuur and B.B. King 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 lyrics to Diane Schuur and B.B. King's song "I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket" speak about the desire to devote oneself fully to a singular love interest. The singer of the song, who has had numerous past relationships, has now made the decision to put all of their focus into one person. This decision is based on the idea that having too many "irons in the fire" can lead to failure and disappointment, whereas focusing all of their love and attention on one person can lead to a more fulfilling and successful relationship. The driving force behind this decision is the fear of not having their love interest reciprocate their affection, which is expressed when the singer says, "Lord help me if my baby don't come through."
Overall, the lyrics of the song express the tension between the desire for love and the fear of rejection or disappointment. The decision to put all of one's "eggs in one basket" is a symbol of risk-taking and vulnerability, but also of the potential for great reward.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been a roaming romeo
I have been a wandering lover
My juliets have been many
I have had many lovers in the past
But now my roaming days are gone
I am no longer interested in wandering or having multiple partners
Too many irons in the fire
Having too many projects or interests can be overwhelming
Is worse than not having any
It is better to have focus on one thing rather than trying to do too many things at once
I've had my share and from now on
I have had enough experience to know what I want now
I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
I am committing myself completely to one person or project
I'm betting everything I got on you
I am investing all my time, energy, and emotions into this one thing/person
I'm giving all my love to one baby
I am focusing all of my affection and devotion on one person
Lord help me
Expressing that this is a vulnerable and risky move
If my baby don't come through
If the person does not reciprocate my love or meet my expectations
Got a great big amount saved up in my love account
I have a lot of love to give and I am ready to share it all with this one person
Honey, I've decided
I have made up my mind about this decision
Love divided in two won't do
I cannot split my love between multiple people; it must be focused on one
So I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
I am committing myself fully to this one person
I'm betting everything I got on you
I am putting all of my trust and hope into this one person
Now here's what I mean.
I am clarifying my intentions
Yeah, she has
I agree with the previous line about having many lovers
You're right, baby
I agree with the other person's statement
That's what I want to hear
I am pleased with hearing that you no longer want to have multiple partners
Um huh!
Expressing agreement with the previous line
Daddy!
An affectionate name for the person they are addressing
In two, won't do
Dividing love between two people is not enough for me
I'm betting on you, baby.
I am trusting and investing in you completely
Got on you.
Reiterating that I am betting on this one person
I'm betting on you.
Stating my trust and faith in this one person
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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