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.
Ain't That Love
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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(when you sigh)
I wanna sigh with you
When you cry
(when you cry)
I wanna cry some, too
Now, ain't that love
Oh, ain't that love that I feel
(that I feel)
In my heart for you
When your friends
(when your friends)
Turn their back on you
I'll be here
(I'll be here)
Just to see you through
Now, ain't that love
(ain't that love)
Ain't that love
(ain't that love)
Ain't that love, ooohhh now
Ain't that love
That I feel in my heart for you
Now when you walk
(when you walk)
I wanna walk with you
When you talk
(when you talk)
Wanna talk some, too
Now, ain't that love
(ain't that love)
Oh, ain't that love that I feel
(that I feel)
In my heart for you
If you ever
(if you ever)
Ever need a friend
I'll be with you
(be with you)
Yes, until the end
Now, ain't that love
(ain't that love)
Ain't that love
(ain't that love)
Don't you know, baby don't you know, I
(oh, oh, oh, oh)
Ain't that love, baby that I feel
In my heart for you
Baby, won't you let me hold your hand
I want to squeeze you as tight as I can
Baby, don't you need my by your side
To protect you and be your guide
Baby, I'm so in love with you
I'd do anything you tell me to
Now, ain't that love
(ain't that love)
Ain't that love
(ain't that love)
C'mon now, ain't that love, now
(oh, oh, oh, oh)
Ain't that love, baby that I feel
In my heart for you
Oh, that I feel in my heart for you
Oh, that I feel in my heart for you
Oh, that I feel in my heart for you
Oh!
The lyrics to Bobby Darin's song "Ain't That Love" speak to the deep emotional connection two people can have. The singer is expressing their desire to be there for their loved one through the good times and the bad. They want to share in their joys and sorrows by sighing and crying with them. They promise to be the friend that they need, even when others turn their back on them.
The choruses of the song repeat the phrase "ain't that love" and emphasize the profound feeling in the singer's heart for their loved one. The verses then go on to describe the specific ways in which they want to be there for them: walking and talking together, holding their hand, and protecting them as their guide. The song is a beautiful testament to the power of love and the willingness to be there for someone through all of life's ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, baby when you sigh (when you sigh) I wanna sigh with you
I care about your feelings deeply, and I want to be there for you even in the smallest moments.
When you cry (when you cry) I wanna cry some, too
Your pain is my pain, and I want to share it with you so that you don't have to go through it alone.
Now, ain't that love (ain't that love) Oh, ain't that love that I feel (that I feel) In my heart for you
This kind of deep emotional connection is what real love is all about, and that's exactly what I feel for you.
When your friends (when your friends) Turn their back on you I'll be here (I'll be here) Just to see you through
I won't abandon you when things get tough. I'll be by your side to support you, no matter what others may do.
Now when you walk (when you walk) I wanna walk with you When you talk (when you talk) Wanna talk some, too
I enjoy spending time with you, even if it's just walking or talking. Being with you makes me happy.
If you ever (if you ever) Ever need a friend I'll be with you (be with you) Yes, until the end
I want to be more than just your partner - I want to be your friend too. I'm here for the long haul.
Baby, won't you let me hold your hand I want to squeeze you as tight as I can Baby, don't you need my by your side To protect you and be your guide
I desire a physical and emotional closeness with you. I want to be there for you as a protector and a guide through life.
Baby, I'm so in love with you I'd do anything you tell me to
My feelings for you are so strong that I am willing to do anything to make you happy.
C'mon now, ain't that love, now (oh, oh, oh, oh) Ain't that love, baby that I feel In my heart for you Oh, that I feel in my heart for you Oh, that I feel in my heart for you Oh, that I feel in my heart for you Oh!
I am overwhelmed with emotions when I think about how much I love you. It's a feeling that's hard to put into words, but it's there in my heart all the same.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RAY CHARLES
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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.