Count On Me

**Producer(s)** | Clampitt

**Count On Me** is a song by Ashe and is the thirteenth track on her album *Rae*.

It stands out by being more jazzy band-sounding with a bouncy off-beat rhythm.

## Background

Described by Jan Southern of *TheHoneyPop* as a "triumph" and its entire instrumental and melodic story as "perfection"; sonically, its "cymbal-driven first verse gives promise to what is coming: a crashing entry of the drum beat on that unexpectedly heavy chorus".

## Meaning

This song is simply about being so in love with someone that you will do anything and will always be there for them.

"Count On Me" emphasizes the importance of having someone to rely upon in challenging times. The lyrics depict unwavering support and commitment to always being there for a loved one, no matter the obstacles. "Love You Need" is also a heartfelt song about being a reliable and devoted partner.

## Lyrics

[Verse 1]

This could be our last night together

We may never know

Long as I'm alive, you'll never be alone

You'll never have to learn

To take it on your own

I hope you die first, so you'll never know

[Pre-Chorus]

What it's like, without somebody

To lean on

[Chorus]

Count on me

And I'll be there

Whenever you call me, oh, I will come running

I'll be, on the next plane home

Whenever you need me, oh, I will be there

Count on me

Da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da

[Verse 2]

And when you're feeling small

I'll drive us to the coast

We'll roll the windows down

Let inhibitions fall

When you're low (When you're low)

I'll sing you Nat King Cole

You're unforgettable

Oh, you won't ever know

[Pre-Chorus]

What it's like, without somebody

To lean on

[Chorus]

Count on me

And I'll be there

Whenever you call me, oh, I will come running

I'll be (I'll be) on the next plane home

Whenever you need me, oh, I will be there

Count on me

Da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da

Count on me

Da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da

[Bridge]

Count on me

And I'll be there

I know it gets hard and it's breaking your heart

I'll be, at your front door

Whenever you need me, oh, I will be there

[Chorus]

Count on me

And I'll be there

Whenever you call me, oh, I will come running

I'll be (I'll be) on the next plane home

Whenever you need me, oh, I will be there

Count on me

Da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da

Count on me

Ooh, ooh

[Outro]

"Ooh-ooh, da-da-da-da"

## Trivia

* This song has a seamless transition into the next song.
	+ The saved voicenote piano outro fades into the next track "Fun While It Lasted". This was very meticulously planned to put these in order to make "them all flow into sort of one movie" says Ashe.
		- This is similar to how the violin outro to "Always" fades into "Moral Of The Story" on Ashe's debut album *Ashlyn*.
		- Another song that seamlessly transitions into the next is "Rae's Theme" into "Another Man's Jeans".
			* Other songs that use a saved voicenote audio are "Loose Ends" as its intro, and "Ryne's Song" as its outro.

* The line "I'll sing you Nat King Cole/You're unforgettable" is a direct reference to the 1951 song "Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole.

* "Count On Me" is a heartfelt song about being a reliable and devoted partner, as is "Love You Need" also from *Rae*.

* "Count On Me" has the fastest tempo on *Rae* at a staggering 206 BPM.

## Navigation

 Rae Tracklist

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20221014130005/https://thehoneypop.com/2022/10/14/rae-a-drop-of-golden-sun-ashes-sophomore-album-is-a-triumph/
2. ↑ https://www.songtell.com/ashe/count-on-me
3. ↑ https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/interview-with-ashe/
4. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unforgettable\_(Nat\_King\_Cole\_song)