It All Depends On You
Layton & Johnstone Lyrics
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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 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
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 (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
The lyrics to Layton & Johnstone's "It All Depends On You" describe the concept of dependency in relationships. The repetition of the line "It all depends on you" highlights the idea that our happiness and well-being often rely on the actions or presence of another person. The first verse uses examples of natural dependencies, such as the moonlight for lovers, mothers for babies, and sunshine for flowers, to set the stage for the idea that everything relies on something else for its existence or survival.
The chorus then highlights the ways in which the singer's own emotional state is dependent on another person, addressing the variability of the singer's mood depending on whether the person they depend on is present or absent. The singer states that they can be happy or sad, good or bad, lonely or proud, and that all of these emotional states depend on the actions of the person they rely on. The second verse builds on this idea, expressing that even the singer's life circumstances and financial decisions are influenced by the person they depend on.
Overall, the song emphasizes the interconnectedness of human relationships and the idea that our happiness and well-being are often intertwined with the actions of those we rely on.
Line by Line Meaning
Lovers depend on moonlight for a love affair
Love affairs require romantic settings
Babies depend on mothers for their tender care
Babies rely on their mothers for nurturing and care
Flowers depend on sunshine and the morning dew
Flowers need sunlight and moisture to grow and survive
Each thing depends on something, and I depend on you
Everything in life relies on something else, and I depend on you for my happiness and well-being
I can be happy, I can be sad
My emotional state is dependent on outside factors
I can be good or I can be bad
My behavior is based on outside influences
It all depends on you
My actions and feelings are dependent on you
I can be lonely out in a crowd
I can feel isolated even when surrounded by people
I can be humble, I can be proud
My attitude towards others is dependent on outside factors
I can save money, or spend it
My financial decisions are based on outside influence
Go right on living, or end it
My continuation of life is heavily reliant on external factors
You're to blame, honey, for what I do
You have a significant impact on my actions and reactions
I know that I can be beggar, I can be king
I understand that my circumstances could vary greatly
I can be almost any old thing
My identity and actions are not set in stone, they can change quickly
It all depends on you
My well-being is heavily reliant on you
Writer(s): Henderson, Brown, Desylva
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