During their nineteen year run on the American music charts, The Miracles charted over fifty hits and recorded in the genres of doo wop, soul, disco, and R&B. Twenty-six Miracles songs reached the Top Ten of the Billboard R&B singles chart, including four R&B number ones. Sixteen of the Miracles' songs charted within the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, with seven songs charting within the Top Ten and two - 1970's "The Tears of a Clown" and 1975's "Love Machine" (Part 1) - reaching number-one.
Original members:
Ronald "Ronnie" White (1955β1978, 1980β1983, 1993β1995 (died 1995)
Warren "Pete" Moore (1955β1978) (died 2017)
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (1955β1972)
Claudette Robinson (1956 - 1972, 2005 -2011)
Marvin "Marv" Tarplin (1958 - 1973) (died 2011)
Depend On Me
The Miracles Lyrics
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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
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)
The Miracles' "Depend On Me" is a declaration of steadfast love and loyalty. The song speaks of a love that can be relied on even in the darkest of times, when the world seems to be falling apart and no one else appears to care. The singer promises to stand by his partner through thick and thin, to be a friend in times of need and a constant support system. The lyrics show how love can be a beacon of hope in the midst of life's struggles, and how someone's presence can make all the difference when things are tough.
The song's emotional resonance is further enhanced by the soulful vocals, particularly Smokey Robinson's lead singing, and the gentle, uplifting melody that takes the listener on a journey of healing and comfort. The instrumentation is minimal, with the focus primarily on the vocals, but the piano, drums, and bass guitar provide a soft, rhythmic backdrop that complements the song's message.
Overall, "Depend On Me" is a timeless love ballad that speaks to the enduring power of love and the importance of having someone to depend on in life's ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
You
The person listening to the song
You need a love like mine that you can depend on
You require a love that is unwavering and constant
When your whole world's falling in
When everything is going wrong
And you need a friend
When you require the companionship of someone supportive
You can depend on me
You can rely on me to be there for you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I'll be by your side
I promise to be with you through thick and thin
When you need me (you can depend on me)
I will be there when you need me most
When the whole world seems unfair
When everything appears unjust
And no one seems to care
And nobody appears to be concerned
You can depend on me
You can rely on me as your source of support
Oh when life seems not worth living
When life seems unbearable
And nothing seems to be going right
When everything goes wrong
The comfort my love will be giving
My love will provide you with comfort
Will change your darkness to light
And provide you with hope and positivity
I'll, I'll, I'll be right by your side
I will be with you whenever you need me
When you need, need me (you can depend on me)
I will be there to support you
Oh, don't you know that I'll, ooh, that I'll be right by your side
You should know that I am always available to you
Oh, little girl, little girl, little girl
A term of endearment used to refer to the person being addressed
Ooh, when you need a friend
When you require the companionship of someone supportive
I'm yours 'til the end
I am committed to being there for you forever
Oh, yeah, I love you, I love you (you can depend on me)
I deeply care for you and you can always rely on me
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Diana McFarland
LOVE THIS SONG. EVERY TIME I WOULD HEAR THIS SONG, IT MADE ME CRY. THE WORDS ARE SO POWERFUL AND TRUE. LOVE FRANK FOREVER!! YES, YOU CAN DEPEND ON ME!!
MROSEN62
Beautiful job by Smokey. I bought this when it first came out and it sounds just as good as ever.
nenazpuppy
Such a beautiful song by The Miracles love Smokey's voice β€β€
Awesome post PJ ππ΅π΅π΅
CrisVangel1958
A true "grind" record if ever there was one.. love it immensely!!
norma rodriguez
...i played this song over 500 times (or more)...
lakewoodil
Love it PJ, Merry Christmas. Thanks for all the great music through the years. JB
mdmphd
Sweet - really lovely - nice,clean copy
Cynthia's Channel
WONDERFUL INDEED "YOU CAN DEPEND ON ME"
Ann Perrone
Beautiful song by. Smokey
The memories it brings back are priceless. !!!
Cynthia's Channel
WONDERFUL