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You Can Depend On Me
The Dave Brubeck Quartet Lyrics
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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
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
The Dave Brubeck Quartet's "You Can Depend on Me" is a song about an undying love and commitment even after the end of a romantic relationship. The singer expresses their love to the person they once loved and tells them that they can always count on them. This is despite the fact that the person has moved on with someone else. The singer wishes for the person's success and happiness but admits that they will be lonely without them.
The repeated phrase "you can depend on me" is the central message of the song. The singer reassures their former lover that they are still a dependable friend, someone they can always lean on in times of trouble. The singer's love and loyalty towards the person they once loved is still strong, and they promise to be there for them no matter what.
Overall, the song is a bittersweet reminder that even when a relationship ends, the love and commitment one had towards the other can still remain.
Line by Line Meaning
Though you say we're through,
Even though you believe our relationship has ended,
I'll always love you
My love for you will never fade,
And you can depend on me
I will always be here for you,
Though someone that you've met
Despite the influence of a new person in your life,
Has made you forget,
Who seems to have caused you to forget about me,
Honey, you know you can count on me
You can always rely on me,
When I wish, I wish you success
My hope for you is success,
And loads, loads of happiness
As well as an abundance of happiness,
But baby, I gotta confess
But I must admit,
I'll be lonely
I will feel lonely without you,
If you ever, if you ever need a friend,
If you ever require a companion,
I'll be yours until the end
I will be there for you until the very end,
And you can depend on me
And you can always depend on me,
I wish you success
I wish for your success,
And loads of happiness
And for you to have an abundance of happiness,
But, darling, I gotta confess
But, my dear, I must confess,
I'm gonna be lonely
That I am going to feel lonely without you,
Oh if you ever, if you ever need a friend,
If you ever require a companion,
I'll be right by your side 'til the end
I will always be there for you until the very end,
And you can depend on me
And you can always depend on me.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CHARLES CARPENTER, EARL HINES, LOUIS DUNLAP
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Antonio Jiménez
Muchas gracias!
1madDogz
Great song, terrible sound quality.