I Can't Owe You Anything But Love
Judy Garland Lyrics


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I can't give you anything but love, baby
That's the only thing I've plenty of, baby
Dream awhile, scheme awhile

You're sure to find
Happiness, and I guess
All those things you've always pinned for
Gee, I'd like to see you looking swell, baby
Diamond bracelets, Woolworth's doesn't sell, baby




Until that lucky day, you know darn well, baby
I can't give you anything but Love

Overall Meaning

Judy Garland's song "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" is a beautiful classic that conveys a heartwarming message of love and devotion. The lyrics of the song express the singer's inability to give material possessions to her loved one but promises to offer love in abundance. When she says, "I can't give you anything but love, baby, That's the only thing I've plenty of," she is implying that she is not wealthy, but she has a heart full of love that she wants to share. The singer suggests that rather than focus on material things and money, they should dream and scheme about achieving happiness together.


The use of "diamond bracelets, Woolworth's doesn't sell, baby," indicates that the singer wants the best for her loved one, but for now, they will have to settle for the love that she has to offer. She recognizes that they might desire some luxurious items and material wealth, but until she can provide those things, she will continue to give them love. The final line, "I can't give you anything but love," is repeated to emphasize the fact that her love is the only thing she has to offer, and she hopes that it will be enough.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't give you anything but love, baby
I offer you only my love, baby. No material possession, no life-changing opportunities, just what is in heart- my love for you


That's the only thing I've plenty of, baby
I have nothing much, only love; my love is abundant and resonates strongly in my heart since it is the only thing I have plenty of, baby


Dream awhile, scheme awhile
Take some time off life and dream up ideas, brainstorm and strategize for the future; your success lies in your dreams and plans in life


You're sure to find
I am convinced; beyond doubt, that you will discover


Happiness, and I guess
Bliss and joy in its pure form, and I suppose


All those things you've always pinned for
Everything that you yearned, desired, and longed for all your life


Gee, I'd like to see you looking swell, baby
I would be delighted to witness you looking and feeling excellent, baby


Diamond bracelets, Woolworth's doesn't sell, baby
Expensive, jewelry adorned items not even found at Woolworth's; beyond what an ordinary store provides, baby


Until that lucky day, you know darn well, baby
You are aware and acknowledge the fact that till that opportune moment presenting the possibility of fulfilling your dreams comes to be, baby,


I can't give you anything but Love
I have to offer you not a gift, not a thing of value, nothing but my love and affection




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MEMORY LANE MUSIC GROUP
Written by: DOROTHY FIELDS, JIMMY MC HUGH

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