I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket
Michael Feinstein Lyrics
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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 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've been a roaming Juliet
My Romeos 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 ev'rything 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
The song, "I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket" by Michael Feinstein is a romantic tune that tells the story of two people who have finally found the love of their lives and decided to commit all their love and trust to one person. The analogy of putting all their eggs in one basket is used to demonstrate that they have decided to stop searching for love elsewhere and focus solely on their chosen partner.
The singer acknowledges that he has had many romantic relationships in the past, but now he is ready to leave those behind and put all of his effort and devotion into one person. He recognizes that dividing his love among different people is not practical and can cause unnecessary harm. Instead, he has decided to dedicate himself to one person, and he hopes that his partner will reciprocate his feelings.
Similarly, the female part of the duet affirms that she has been a "roaming Juliet," and she has also had many romantic relationships in the past. However, she has now realized that having too many love interests can be a mistake. Instead, she wants to give her all to her chosen partner and hopes that her love interest will do the same.
Overall, the song is about commitment, love, and trust. The two singers are willing to take a risk by putting all their love and trust into one person, hoping that it will pay off in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been a roaming Romeo
I have been a wanderer, loving and leaving many women behind.
My Juliets have been many
I have had multiple romantic relationships with women, akin to the countless women Romeo had fallen in love with.
But now my roaming days have gone
I have decided to settle down and dedicate myself to one person.
Too many irons in the fire
Having too many obligations or responsibilities can hinder productivity and success.
Is worse than not having any
It's better to have an absence of obligations and responsibilities than to have too much going on.
I've had my share and from now on
I have had enough of the wandering lifestyle and am now committed to a single person.
I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
I am placing all of my trust and dedication into one person.
I'm betting ev'rything I've got on you
I am risking everything I have, including my heart, on this one person.
I'm giving all my love to one baby
I am devoting all of my love to one person.
Heaven help me if my baby don't come through
I am afraid of the potential consequences of this decision should it not turn out well.
I've got a great big amount
I have accumulated a significant level of emotional capital.
Saved up in my love account
I have amassed substantial emotional wealth.
Honey
A term of endearment.
And I've decided
I have chosen to take this course of action.
Love divided
Splitting one's affection between multiple people.
In two
Dividing one's affection into two separate parts.
Won't do
Is not sufficient or satisfying.
I've tried to love more than one
I have attempted to have romantic feelings for multiple people.
Finding it just can't be done
It was not a successful or fulfilling endeavor.
There's one I lie to
I must deceive one person to maintain multiple romantic relationships.
When I try to
In my attempts to be honest with both people.
Be true
To be honest and faithful to both parties involved.
To two
To maintain romantic relationships with two people at once.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Irving Berlin
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