In the Name of You
Dr. John Lyrics


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Got a penny in my pocket
And a dollar in my hand
But I'll drop it in your tin cup
'Cause you were a one man band
If I could make a million
On some TV show
On the roulette wheel
In a great big casino

I'd go ahead and do it
But only if I knew
I could go ahead and claim it
In the name of you
Whatever worth I'd choose
Whatever tricks I'd use
I would find a way to claim it
In the name of you

I got my favorite hat
With that snakeskin band
When you need a little shake
I've put it in your hands
To the bottom of the ocean
I would surely dive
To find the oldest oyster
With the biggest pearl inside

I'd go ahead and do it
But only if I knew
I could go ahead and claim it
In the name of you
Whatever worth I'd choose
Whatever tricks I'd use
I would find a way to claim it
In the name of you

I'd claim a [?]
I'd claim a tune
All the undiscovered territory
Out there beyond the moon

I'd go ahead and do it
But only if I knew
I could go ahead and claim it
In the name of you
Whatever worth I'd choose
Whatever tricks I'd use
I would find a way to claim it
In the name of you

I'd go ahead and do it
But only if I knew
I could go ahead and claim it
In the name of you
Whatever worth I'd choose
Whatever tricks I'd use
I would find a way to claim it
In the name of you
In the name of you
In the name of you

In the name of you
In the name of you
In the name of you
Oh, oh yeah




Oh yeah
Oh yeah

Overall Meaning

The song In the Name of You by Dr. John is a testament to the power of love and devotion. The lyrics describe the singer's unwavering commitment to their loved one; they would do anything to ensure their happiness and prosperity. The song discusses the idea of making a million dollars, dropping all the money in the tin cup of a one-man band, diving to the bottom of the ocean to find an oyster with the biggest pearl, and even claiming undiscovered territory beyond the moon -- all in the name of their loved one. The singer seems to be willing to do anything and everything they can to demonstrate their devotion, even to the point of sacrificing their own material wealth and taking extreme risks.


The idea behind this song can be seen as a prime example of the depth of love that many people feel for their significant others. It is a love that drives them to do anything that will make the other person happy, even if it means putting themselves in danger or sacrificing their own desires. The lyrics are a testament to the power of love and the lengths that people will go to in order to show just how much they care.


Line by Line Meaning

Got a penny in my pocket
I may not have much, but I still have something.


And a dollar in my hand
I have a little bit more money, but it's not enough to accomplish my goals.


But I'll drop it in your tin cup
I am willing to donate even the little that I have to help you.


'Cause you were a one man band
You have been relying on yourself for too long and you need help.


If I could make a million
If I had enough money, I could accomplish my goals.


On some TV show
I would use any means possible to make the money I need.


On the roulette wheel
I would even take a risk and gamble to get the money I need.


In a great big casino
I would do whatever it takes to get the money I am after.


I'd go ahead and do it
I would take drastic measures to accomplish my goals.


But only if I knew
But I would only do it if I knew it would work.


I could go ahead and claim it
I would only go ahead if I could claim success in your name.


Whatever worth I'd choose
No matter how much I might gain from this venture, I would still give credit to you.


Whatever tricks I'd use
Even if I had to deceive others, I would still give you credit.


I would find a way to claim it
I would stop at nothing to accomplish my goals.


I got my favorite hat
This is one of my most prized possessions.


With that snakeskin band
It is unique and stands out.


When you need a little shake
When you need a little extra energy or encouragement.


I've put it in your hands
I would give this to you in a heartbeat if it could help you.


To the bottom of the ocean
I would even dive to ocean's depths to get what you need.


I would surely dive
I would risk my life to try and help you.


To find the oldest oyster
I would search high and low to find the very best solution to your problem.


With the biggest pearl inside
I would do whatever it takes to get you the biggest reward.


I'd claim a [?]
I would go after something new and unique if it could help you.


I'd claim a tune
I would even claim a song if it meant I could help you.


All the undiscovered territory
I would be willing to explore uncharted territory to help you.


Out there beyond the moon
I would go as far as necessary, even to the ends of the universe if need be.


Oh, oh yeah
I am committed to seeing this through.


Oh yeah
I believe in you and will do whatever it takes to help you succeed.


Oh yeah
I am confident in your abilities and will support you no matter what.


In the name of you
I will do all of this in your name, to give credit where it's due.


In the name of you
I am doing this all for you.


In the name of you
I want everyone to know that this is all because of you.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELTON JOHN, BERNARD J.P. TAUPIN

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Comments from YouTube:

Will Kern

Rest In Peace, Dr. John. This is a fitting song to listen to now.

Ann Stockdale

Great vibe and music.. as ALWAYS.

lumaz71

just perfect. 

Mike Brown

Going back to Louis certainly rejuvenated him.

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