It All Depends On You
Doris Day Lyrics
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For a love affair
Babies depend on mothers
For their tender care
Flowers depend on sunshine
And the morning dew
Each thing depends on something
And I depend on you
I can be happy, I can be sad
I can be good or I can be bad
It all depends on you
I can be lonely out in a crowd
I can be humble, I can be proud
It all depends on you
I can save money, or spend it
Go right on living, or end it
You're to blame, Honey
For what I do
I know that I can be beggar
I can be King
I can be almost any old thing
It all depends on you
Isn't it sweet to know, Dear
You can help me on
Wouldn't it hurt to know, Dear
All my hopes were gone
Wouldn't it make you proud, Dear
If I made a name
But if I failed to win, dear
Would you want all the blame
I can be happy, I can be sad
I can be good or I can be bad
It all depends on you
I can be lonely out in a crowd
I can be humble, I can be proud
It all depends on you
I can save money, or spend it
Go right on living, or end it
You're to blame, honey
For what I do
I know that I can be beggar,
I can be King
I can be almost any old thing
It all depends on you
Yes, it all depends on you
The lyrics of Doris Day's song "It All Depends On You" speak about the dependence that exists in relationships and how one person can rely on another for their emotional state and well-being. The opening lines compare love to moonlight, babies to mothers, and flowers to sunshine and morning dew. Each of these things is dependent on something else, just as the singer depends on their partner. Throughout the song, the lyrics explore the idea that the singer's mood, actions, and even their success depend entirely on their partner. They can be happy or sad, wealthy or poor, or anything in between, and it all depends on how their partner treats them.
The lyrics also highlight the anxiety and fear that comes with such dependence. The line "Wouldn't it hurt to know, Dear, all my hopes were gone" suggests a fear of disappointing their partner, while the question "Would you want all the blame?" implies that it is easy to point fingers when things don't go as planned.
Line by Line Meaning
Lovers depend on moonlight
For a love affair
Lovers require a romantic setting and ambiance to be able to love each other.
Babies depend on mothers
For their tender care
Babies rely on their mothers to provide comfort, nourishment, and love.
Flowers depend on sunshine
And the morning dew
Flowers require the right amount of sunlight and moisture to grow and blossom.
Each thing depends on something
And I depend on you
Everything needs something to depend on to be complete, and I depend on you to feel fulfilled.
I can be happy, I can be sad
I can be good or I can be bad
It all depends on you
My moods and demeanor depend on our relationship and how you treat me.
I can be lonely out in a crowd
I can be humble, I can be proud
It all depends on you
My feelings of isolation or self-esteem are influenced by our relationship and how you make me feel.
I can save money, or spend it
Go right on living, or end it
You're to blame, Honey
For what I do
My actions and decisions depend on our relationship and how you treat me, and you are responsible for the outcomes.
I know that I can be beggar
I can be King
I can be almost any old thing
It all depends on you
My sense of self and worth are dependent on our relationship and how you treat me.
Isn't it sweet to know, Dear
You can help me on
Wouldn't it hurt to know, Dear
All my hopes were gone
Wouldn't it make you proud, Dear
If I made a name
But if I failed to win, dear
Would you want all the blame
It's heartwarming to know that you can support me, but it would be painful if you saw me fail. And if I succeed or fail, would you take responsibility for the outcome?
Yes, it all depends on you
Everything in my life is dependent on our relationship and how you treat me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: B. G. DE SYLVA, LEW BROWN, RAY HENDERSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David Garnes
This clip is a perfect illustration of why Doris Day is so highly regarded: She sings with feeling, careful phrasing, wonderful pitch. She's compelling, and you can't take your eyes off her. The best!
Dayniac4324
Yes Ma'am !! What a voice - simply the best ! One of my favorite DD songs - perfection. Simple - not fancy - just sing the song - and she can do it !
Sylvia Targon
I love the way Doris sings!!! She can make any song beautiful! I loved the movie! One of my favorite musicals of all time! I love you Doris! Such an inspiration!
Gloriouskodachrome
her voice is stunning....
Daylin Skye
Thanks Debbi, this song has captivated my heart. So simple. So sincerely beautiful.
Michele Bell
When I listen to Doris Day ... I hear a nightingale ... a beautiful melody, a songbird. 5 STARS & Beyond. My heart to you Cutiecomfy for sending this to me. Michele
Gloriouskodachrome
er, can't think of anyone, amazing and sooo underrated as a singer.
Daylin Skye
What an appropriate word for her. Thank you so much for watching.
Daylin Skye
yes, so amazing. I just love her. Thanks for watching.
Daylin Skye
Nobody else. Just Doris Day. Thank you for watching.