You Can Count On Me was the Irish entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 1986 in Bergen performed by the group Luv Bug.
The song is an up-tempo number, with the singer recounting a relationship she hopes might begin again. It appears that her lover had made the promise "You can count on me" before ending the relationship, so the singer suggests that by living up to these words, the world might become a happier place.
The song was performed 12th on the night following Israel and preceding Belgium. At the close of voting, it finished in 4th place with 96 points. It remains the best placing ever for an Irish band in the contest.
The song became Luv Bug's biggest hit in Ireland, where they had a string of hits over the previous two years, by reaching No.2. It was included on their debut album Luv Bug a year later. The group attempted to enter Eurovision again in 1992, but were unsuccessful.
Lyrics[]
I was so happy with you
My hopes and dreams had all come true
And our love shone for all the world to see
As if you turned out the light
Your love was gone overnight
And all I’ve left are words you said to me
You can count on me, you can count on me
Till the end of time, plus eternity
You can count on me, you can count on me
I’ll be by your side, you can count on me
I see despair all around
All of the world is upside down
And there’s no light ahead that I can see
If we could only be friends
Give it a chance and try again
Maybe we can relive the words you said to me
You can count on me, you can count on me
Till the end of time, plus eternity
You can count on me, you can count on me
I’ll be by your side, you can count on me
(You can count on, you can count on)
(Don’t you know you can count on me?)
I’ll be by your side, you can count on me
You can count on me (On me, don’t you know?)
You can count on me
Count on me till the end of time, plus eternity
You can count on me (On me, don’t you know?)
You can count on me
Count on me, I’ll be by your side, you can count on me
| Eurovision Song Contest 1986 | |||
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| Participants | |||
 Sherisse Laurence •  Doris Dragović •  Cocktail Chic •  Ketil Stokkan •  Ryder •  ICY •  Frizzle Sizzle •  Klips ve Onlar •  Cadillac •  Daniela Simmons •  Moti Giladi & Sarai Tzuriel •  Luv Bug •  Sandra Kim •  Ingrid Peters •  Elpida •  Timna Brauer •  Lasse Holm & Monica Törnell •  Lise Haavik •  Kari Kuivalainen •  Dora
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| Songs | |||
| L'amour de ma vie • Željo Moja • Européennes • Romeo • Runner in the Night • Gleðibankinn • Alles heeft ritme • Halley • Valentino • Pas pour moi • Yavo Yom • You Can Count On Me • J'aime La Vie • Über die Brücke geh'n • Tora Zo • Die Zeit ist einsam • E' de' det här du kallar kärlek? • Du er fuld af løgn • Never The End • Não sejas mau para mim
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Videos[]
Eurovision 1986 - Ireland - Luv Bug "You Can Count On Me"
Eurovision 1986 Final - Ireland - Luv Bug - You Can Count On Me