Darlin'
Bob Sinclar Feat. D-Train Lyrics

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I'd love to call you "Darlin'" but I can't
If I did, things might not go as I planned
You're over there, I'm over here
Watching from behind this beer
I'd love to call you "Darlin" but I can't

I'd like to call you "Baby" but I can't
I can't afford to ever show my hand

We laugh and joke but nothing else
That doesn't satisfy myself
I'd love to call you "Baby" but I can't

Every Friday night we are together
We talk a lot and laugh a lot as well
But you're always here with my kid brother
He's in heaven, but I surely am in hell

I'd love to call you "Honey" but I can't
You might never ever really understand
I want from you oh so much more
But I must keep quiet , that's for sure
I'd love to call you" Honey" but I can't

Every Friday night we are together
We talk a lot and laugh a lot as well
But you're always here with my kid brother
He's in heaven, but I surely am in hell

I'd love to call you Darlin' but I can't
If I did, folks might just rave and rant
I think I'd better up and go
Before my emotions start to show
I'd love to call you "Darlin'" but I can't

Why couldn't you choose another
Did you have to pick my kid brother?
I'd love to call you "Darlin'" but I can't

I'd love to call you "Darlin'" but I can't
I'd love to call you "Darlin" but I can't

I'd love to call you Darlin' but I can't
If I did, folks might just rave and rant
I think I'd better up and go

Before my emotions start to show
I'd love to call you "Darlin'" but I can't

Overall Meaning

The song "Darlin'" by Bob Sinclar Feat. D-Train talks about unrequited love and the feelings of regret and sadness that come with it. The singer in the song wants to call the person they love "Darlin'," "Baby," and "Honey," but they can't because the other person may not feel the same way or may not understand the singer's feelings. The singer is also hesitant to reveal their emotions because they fear that doing so may create an awkward situation or cause others to judge them.

The singer's feelings of unrequited love are evident in the lines, "We laugh and joke but nothing else/That doesn't satisfy myself." This suggests that despite their interactions being pleasant, the singer is not truly happy with the relationship. The repetition of the phrase "I'd love to call you" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's longing for the other person and their sadness at not being able to express their feelings.

The song also mentions the singer's "kid brother" who is in heaven, which adds a layer of complexity to the song. It is unclear whether the other person has a romantic interest in the singer's brother or if they are simply spending time with him as a friend. Regardless, this fact adds to the singer's feelings of helplessness and jealousy.

Line by Line Meaning

I'd love to call you "Darlin'" but I can't
I have strong feelings for you and want to call you a term of endearment, but there are barriers that prevent me from doing so

If I did, things might not go as I planned
Calling you "Darlin'" could have unintended consequences that I fear

You're over there, I'm over here
We are physically separated and unable to connect in the way that I desire

Watching from behind this beer
I am hiding my true feelings and emotions behind this drink

I'd like to call you "Baby" but I can't
Calling you a term of endearment like "Baby" is too intimate and revealing of my feelings

I can't afford to ever show my hand
I cannot risk revealing my true emotions and motives to you

We laugh and joke but nothing else
Our relationship is based on superficial interactions and lacks depth

That doesn't satisfy myself
Our current dynamic is not fulfilling me emotionally

Every Friday night we are together
We have a routine of spending time together on this day of the week

We talk a lot and laugh a lot as well
We engage in casual conversations and humor during our time together

But you're always here with my kid brother
Your attention and affection is focused on my sibling, who is no longer alive

He's in heaven, but I surely am in hell
I feel trapped and miserable in this situation

I'd love to call you "Honey" but I can't
I desire to use this term of endearment with you, but I am too afraid of the consequences

You might never ever really understand
I worry that you will not reciprocate my feelings or comprehend the depth of my longing

I want from you oh so much more
I crave an emotional connection with you that goes beyond our current relationship

But I must keep quiet, that's for sure
I cannot reveal my true feelings and must keep them bottled up inside

Why couldn't you choose another
I wonder why you did not select someone else to focus your attention and affection on

Did you have to pick my kid brother?
I am resentful towards you for choosing my deceased sibling over me

Before my emotions start to show
I must leave before I reveal my true feelings and make things more complicated

I'd love to call you "Darlin'" but I can't
My desire to use a term of endearment with you is still present, but the barriers preventing me from doing so remain

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: robin grimmond

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AlexJMB95

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La première fois que j'ai vu ce clip j'étais étudiant, c'était sur M6, au milieu de la nuit, sur une TV cathodique 30 cm, ils diffusaient des clips en continu, idéal pour accompagner une fin de soirée. "le bon vieux temps"