Smokey Robinson and the Miracles was the performing and recording name from… Read Full Bio ↴Smokey Robinson and the Miracles was the performing and recording name from 1965 to 1972 of renowned American R&B/soul group The Miracles. From Detroit, Michigan, the band Miracles remain notable as the first successful group act for Berry Gordy's Motown Records. Over their career across the 1960s, 70s and 80s, the Miracles were one of Motown's signature acts with over forty top 40 R&B hits. Over the same time period, their original lead singer and founding member Smokey Robinson became one of the most successful songwriters and record producers of all time.

The hit songs "Do It Baby" and Love Machine (written by Billy Griffin & Pete Moore) were performed by Billy Griffin as the lead singer after the departure of original founder member Smokey Robinson.
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Depend On Me
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics

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You
You need a love like mine that you can depend on
When your whole world's falling in
And you need a friend
You can depend on me
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I'll be by your side
When you need me (you can depend on me)
When the whole world seems unfair

And no one seems to care
You can depend on me
Oh when life seems not worth living
And nothing seems to be going right
The comfort my love will be giving
Will change your darkness to light
I'll, I'll, I'll be right by your side
When you need, need me (you can depepend on me)
When the whole world seems unfair
And no one seems to care
You can depend on me (you can depend on me)
Oh, don't you know that I'll, ooh, that I'll be right by your side
Oh, little girl, little girl, little girl
Ooh, when you need a friend

I'm yours 'til the end
Oh, yeah, I love you, I love you (you can depend on me)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Smokey Robinson and The Miracles' song Depend On Me express a deep sentiment of unconditional love and loyalty. The singer is addressing their lover and assuring them that they need not worry about anything because they have someone to depend on. The lyrics describe how sometimes life can feel overwhelming and unfair, but even then, the singer will be there for their lover. The singer promises to be by their side and provide comfort and love, even when things get rough. The line "When your whole world's falling in/And you need a friend" perfectly encapsulates the message of the song - that no matter what happens, the singer will always be there to offer support and be a friend to their lover.

The lyrics to Depend On Me are incredibly powerful and emotive. They express a sentiment that is all too rare in today's world - that of unwavering loyalty and support. The song is a beautiful reminder of the importance of having someone to depend on and the comfort that such a relationship can bring. The lyrics also touch on the theme of the darkness and light - how even in the darkest of times, love can provide a ray of hope and change everything. Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of love and loyalty that has touched the hearts of millions of people.

Depend On MeSmokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics

Depend On Me
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics