Darin was a very special and talented entertainer. He was a Grammy award winning singer ('Mack The Knife'), a respected member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ('Dream Lover', 'Splish Splash', 'If I Were A Carpenter') a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a successful record producer, an Oscar nominated actor and a strong supporter of the American Heart Association. Bobby was married to actress Sandra Dee from 1960-1967. They had one son, Dodd, born in December 1961. As a result of complications from a rheumatic heart, Bobby's life was tragically cut short in 1973.
Darin's mother, Vanina Cassotto, had given birth to him when she was 16, and as a result, her parents raised Darin as though he were their son while Vanina was presented off as his elder sister. Darin did not learn the truth about his parentage until he was 32.
For more on Bobby Darin, watch "Beyond the Sea," in which Kevin Spacey portrays the entertainer.
Beyond the Sea
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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Somewhere waiting for me
My lover stands on golden sands
And watches the ships that go sailin'
Somewhere beyond the sea
She's there watching for me
If I could fly like birds on high
Then straight to her arms
I'd go sailing
It's far beyond the stars
It's near beyond the moon
I know beyond a doubt
My heart will lead me there soon
We'll meet beyond the shore
We'll kiss just as before
Happy we'll be beyond the sea
And never again I'll go sailing
I know beyond a doubt, ah
My heart will lead me there soon
We'll meet (I know we'll meet) beyond the shore
We'll kiss just as before
Happy we'll be beyond the sea
And never again I'll go sailing
No more sailing
So long sailing
Bye bye sailing
"Beyond the Sea" is a song about a lover who is hoping to be reunited with his partner who is waiting for him beyond the sea on golden sands. The lyrics are expressive and vivid, painting a picture of two lovers who are separated by vast distances but whose love is unwavering. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and hope, as the singer imagines flying like birds across the sea to be with his partner.
The song captures the feeling of romantic love being eternal and a force that can overcome all physical barriers. The reference to the stars and the moon suggests that love is limitless and can traverse even the farthest distances. The repetition of the phrase 'beyond the sea' serves as a reminder of the immense power of love that transcends time and space.
Overall, "Beyond the Sea" is a beautiful song that captures the essence of true love that transcends all obstacles. It speaks to our human desire for companionship and the hope we have of finding the perfect love.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere beyond the sea
There's a place far away across the sea.
Somewhere waiting for me
Someone I love is waiting for me there.
My lover stands on golden sands
My beloved is standing on a golden beach.
And watches the ships that go sailin'
Observing the ships that sail by.
If I could fly like birds on high
If I could soar like birds up high
Then straight to her arms I'd go sailin'
I would fly directly to her embrace.
It's far beyond the stars
It's further away than the stars in the sky.
It's near beyond the moon
But it's closer than the moon that we see.
I know beyond a doubt
I'm certain that
My heart will lead me there soon
My heart will bring me there in no time.
We'll meet beyond the shore
We'll reunite at the water's edge.
We'll kiss just as before
Embracing each other again, we'll share a kiss.
Happy we'll be beyond the sea
We'll be so joyful once we're reunited.
And never again I'll go sailin'
I'll never again have to wander from her side.
No more sailing
No more aimless drifting at sea.
So long sailing
Farewell to all those voyages I took.
Bye bye sailing
Goodbye to my seafaring ways.
Lyrics © RAOUL BRETON EDITIONS
Written by: Albert Lasry, Charles Trenet, Jack Lawrence
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Daniel
on Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home
One heck of a entertainer. A life cut way to soon. RIP Mr. Darin. Remember one thing he was one of the first Emmy winners, in the late 50s. When the emmys started.