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.
After You've Gone
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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How could you tell me that you're goin' away?
Don't say that we must part,
Don't break your baby's heart
You know I've loved you for these many years,
Loved you night and day,
Oh! honey baby, can't you see my tears?
After you've gone and left me cryin'
After you've gone there's no denyin'
You'll feel blue, you'll feel sad
You'll miss the dearest pal you've ever had
There'll come a time, now don't forget it
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
Someday, when you grow lonely
Your heart will break like mine and you'll want me only
After you've gone, after you've gone away
After you've gone and left me cryin'
After you've gone there's no denyin'
You're gonna feel blue, and you're gonna feel sad
You're gonna feel bad
And you'll miss, and you'll miss,
And you'll miss the bestest pal you ever had
There'll come a time, now don't forget it
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
But baby, think what you're doin'
I'm gonna haunt you so, I'm gonna taunt you so
It's gonna drive you to ruin
After you've gone, after you've gone away.
The lyrics of Bobby Darin's song "After You've Gone" tell a story of heartbreak and regret. The singer pleads with his lover not to leave him, telling her that he has loved her for many years and that she is breaking his heart. He warns her that after she is gone, she will feel blue and sad, and that there will come a time when she regrets leaving him. The singer emphasizes the pain and loneliness she will feel, assuring her that she will miss the "dearest pal she's ever had."
The lyrics have a melancholic tone that captures the sadness and desperation of someone who is about to lose the person they love. The song is a plea to reconsider, to recognize the value of what is being lost, and to understand the hurtful consequences that will follow. The repetition of the phrase "After you've gone" underscores the inevitability of the lover's departure and the sense of finality it brings.
The song's lyrics, combined with the raw emotion in Darin's voice, create a powerful and heartbreaking message. They are an interpretation of the universal theme of love lost and serve as a reminder that the end of a relationship can be devastating, leaving those who are left behind feeling hopeless and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Now won't you listen honey, while I say,
Please pay attention to me for a moment while I try to talk some sense into you.
How could you tell me that you're goin' away?
I'm in disbelief that you're leaving me.
Don't say that we must part,
Please reconsider and don't leave me.
Don't break your baby's heart
Leaving me will shatter my heart and I'll be devastated.
You know I've loved you for these many years,
I have loved you deeply for a long time.
Loved you night and day,
My love for you is constant, never ending.
Oh! honey baby, can't you see my tears?
I am emotional and upset that you're leaving.
Listen while I say:
Please hear me out about the repercussions of your decision.
After you've gone and left me cryin'
Once you leave, I will be left heartbroken.
After you've gone there's no denyin'
It's impossible to deny the pain and sadness I will feel.
You'll feel blue, you'll feel sad
You, too, will feel extreme sadness and regret.
You'll miss the dearest pal you've ever had
You will miss me, your closest friend, more than anyone else.
There'll come a time, now don't forget it
You will eventually realize the mistake you made.
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
You will regret leaving me.
Someday, when you grow lonely
When you're alone and lonely, you will think of me.
Your heart will break like mine and you'll want me only
You will experience the same heartbreak as me and want me back.
You're gonna feel blue, and you're gonna feel sad
You will feel the same sadness as me.
You're gonna feel bad
You will feel guilty for leaving me.
And you'll miss, and you'll miss,
You will miss me dearly.
And you'll miss the bestest pal you ever had
You'll miss me, your best friend, more than anyone else.
But baby, think what you're doin'
Please consider the consequences of your actions.
I'm gonna haunt you so, I'm gonna taunt you so
I will make you regret ever leaving me.
It's gonna drive you to ruin
Your guilt will consume you and bring you to ruin.
After you've gone, after you've gone away.
Once you leave, the pain and sadness will linger and stay with me forever.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Henry Creamer, Turner Layton, Ray Sherman
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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.