You Can Depend on Me

Unwavering Love: Raul Malo's 'You Can Depend on Me' Meaning Revealed
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Lyrics

Though you, though you say we're through

Expressing acknowledgment of a breakup, but the speaker still harbors love.

I'll always love you

Reiterating the enduring love despite the stated separation.

And you can depend on me

Promising reliability and support even after the relationship has ended.


Though someone, someone that you've met

Recognizing the presence of someone new in the ex-partner's life.

Has made you forget

Indicating that the new person has not erased the memories or feelings of the speaker.

Honey, you know you can count on me

Assuring the ex-partner that the speaker remains a dependable source of support.


Well, I wish, I wish you success

Wishing the ex-partner success and happiness in their new endeavors.

And loads of happiness

Extending well-wishes for abundance of joy.

But darlin', I have to confess

Admitting personal loneliness and vulnerability despite good wishes.

I will be lonely

Expressing the emotional difficulty of accepting the end of the relationship.


If you ever, oh, if you ever need a friend

Promising unwavering friendship and support if the ex-partner ever needs it.

I'll be yours until the end

Committing to be a friend until the end, emphasizing reliability.

And you can depend on me

Reiterating the ex-partner's ability to depend on the speaker.


Well, I wish, I wish you success

Repeatedly expressing good wishes for the ex-partner's future happiness.

And loads of, loads of happiness

Repeating the desire for the ex-partner to experience joy and fulfillment.

But, darlin', I have to confess

Acknowledging personal loneliness despite positive wishes for the ex-partner.

I will be lonely

Reiterating the emotional difficulty of moving on for the speaker.


If you ever, oh, if you ever need a friend

Reassuring availability as a friend whenever needed by the ex-partner.

I'll be yours until the end

Committing to be a steadfast friend until the end of time.

And you can depend on me

Reaffirming the ex-partner's ability to rely on the speaker.

Yeah, you, you can depend on me

Concluding with a strong reassurance of the speaker's dependability.

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