You Can Count on Me
Lester Young Lyrics


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Though you say we're through,
I'll always love you
And you can depend on me
Though someone that you've met
Has made you forget,
Honey, you know you can count on me

When I wish, I wish you success
And loads, loads of happiness
But baby, I gotta confess
I'll be lonely
If you ever, if you ever need a friend,
I'll be yours until the end
And you can depend on me

I wish you success
And loads of happiness
But, darling, I gotta confess
I'm gonna be lonely

Oh if you ever, if you ever need a friend,
I'll be right by your side 'til the end




And you can depend on me
You can depend on me

Overall Meaning

Lester Young's song "You Can Count on Me" is a love song that expresses the singer's unconditional love and promise of loyalty to the one he loves, even if they've separated. The first stanza of the song speaks directly to the person he loves, telling them that they can always depend on him even if they are no longer together. In the second stanza, he expresses his desire for them to have success and happiness, yet he confesses that he will be lonely without them. Lastly, the chorus repeats his promise to always be there as a friend and someone they can count on.


The song is bittersweet and honest in its portrayal of love and its ups and downs. The song's melody and lyrics express a feeling of deep devotion and longing, emphasizing the singer's commitment to his love interest. The song's message is one of the unwavering loyalty and support that can come from true love.


Overall, "You Can Count on Me" is a song about the power of love and the loyalty and trust that can come from a deep connection between two people.


Line by Line Meaning

Though you say we're through,
Even if you have broken up with me,


I'll always love you
I will still have affection for you


And you can depend on me
You can trust and rely on me


Though someone that you've met
Even if you have met another person


Has made you forget,
And they have made you forget about me


Honey, you know you can count on me
You can still trust and rely on me


When I wish, I wish you success
Whenever I wish you, I hope for your success


And loads, loads of happiness
Wishing you plenty of happiness


But baby, I gotta confess
But I have to admit


I'll be lonely
I will feel isolated


If you ever, if you ever need a friend,
If you ever require companionship,


I'll be yours until the end
I will be there for you always


And you can depend on me
You can trust and rely on me


Oh if you ever, if you ever need a friend,
If you ever need a companion,


I'll be right by your side 'til the end
I will stay by your side until the end


And you can depend on me
You can trust and rely on me




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CHARLES CARPENTER, EARL HINES, LOUIS DUNLAP

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