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Ginger Lyrics


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I've been a roaming Romeo
My Juliets 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 everything 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
Honey
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

I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
I'm betting everything 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

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket" by Ginger Rogers is a love song with a theme of commitment. The lyrics describe a narrator who has a history of being a "roaming Romeo," flitting from one romantic interest to another. But now, the singer has realized that having too many options is ultimately unsatisfying, and has decided to focus all of their attention and affection on one particular person.


The line "too many irons in the fire is worse than not having any" is a powerful image that emphasizes the importance of prioritization and focus when it comes to love. The metaphor of putting all of one's "eggs in one basket" adds another layer of depth to the lyrics, suggesting that true commitment involves taking a risk and investing all of one's resources in someone else.


Overall, "I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket" is a timeless love song about the importance of dedication and faithfulness in relationships. It is a reminder that sometimes less is more, and that true love requires making difficult choices and taking risks.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been a roaming Romeo
I have had many romantic partners in the past and have moved from one relationship to another, like a wandering lover.


My Juliets have been many
I have had numerous romantic partners or lovers, referring to them as my Juliets, likening myself to Romeo from Shakespeare's play.


But now my roaming days have gone
I have decided to stop my wanderlust and be more committed to one person in a serious relationship.


Too many irons in the fire
Having too many things to do, too many plans or projects, or too many people or tasks to manage, can be counterproductive, leading to confusion or failure.


Is worse than not having any
Having too many responsibilities can be more difficult to handle than having none at all. Having no obligations or responsibilities can seem more attractive than taking on too much.


I've had my share and from now on
I have had my fair or equal share of romantic experiences, but now I am ready to focus on one special person and commit to them wholeheartedly.


I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
I am investing all of my emotional energy, loyalty, commitment, and love into one person or one relationship, taking a risk or making a bold decision to trust them completely.


I'm betting everything I've got on you
I am confident that you are worth the risk and that this relationship is worth the investment, and I am betting my time, effort, and emotions all on you.


I'm giving all my love to one baby
I am directing all my emotional attachment, adoration, and commitment to one person, referring to them as my baby or beloved.


Heaven help me if my baby don't come through
If this person fails me or the relationship doesn't work out, it will be devastating for me and I will need divine intervention or assistance to cope and recover.


I've got a great big amount
I have accumulated a significant quantity or value of something, referring to my love account.


Saved up in my love account
I have stored and saved my love, affection, loyalty, and devotion, referring to my love account metaphorically as a savings account.


Honey
An affectionate term of endearment or address for my beloved or romantic partner.


And I've decided
I have made a firm decision, after much consideration or contemplation.


Love divided
Splitting or sharing my love, affection or emotions between two or more people has not worked out well for me.


In two
Referring to dividing my love, commitment or attention between two people, which is insufficient and incapable of meeting the needs of either person, and is therefore unsustainable.


Won't do
It is not acceptable or feasible for me to continue to divide my love and loyalty between multiple people, and I will not do it anymore.


So
Therefore, as a result of my decision and realization that dividing my love is unsustainable, I am making a change in my behavior and choices.


I've tried to love more than one
I have attempted to love or commit to more than one person simultaneously, but it has not worked out successfully for me.


Finding it just can't be done
Realizing that it is simply impossible for me to equally love, commit to or satisfy more than one person at the same time.


There's one I lie to
I have been dishonest or unfaithful to one of my romantic partners in the past, either by lying or not being completely truthful with them.


When I try to
When I make an effort or attempt to be honest and faithful to both of my romantic partners at the same time.


Be true
Being honest, loyal, and committed to my romantic partners or loved ones, without dividing my attention or affection between multiple people.


To two
Juggling between two romantic partners or trying to balance my loyalty and affection between both of them, which is unsustainable and unfair.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin

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@sheed3700

The way she says it makes me think that she's formulated this inside joke with herself and she knows Ginger is uncomfortable

@ep2848

this is actually pretty accurate how young kids bully, they will pick on others for the most stupidly mundane stuff

@vee6113

Why'd miranda say ginger like it was a slur

@MrBoi64

Frrrr 💀💀💀

@dragonboimmdvideos

maybe it is 😭💀

@chicknorton8839

She said out with a hard R

@nisarojas2869

Omg it’s you! Someone mentioned you in another video

@HigherQualityUploads

I know, she could've at least said "ginga" instead smh

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@theofficialscarygirl

CDC telling us to wash our hands to make sure we don’t get COVID

@a.sulzyy

No one is talking about how ginger is washing her hands without her sleeves rolled up

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