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.
All By Myself
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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All by myself in the night
I sit alone with a table and a chair
So unhappy there
Playin' solitaire.
All by myself I get lonely
Watchin' the clock on the shelf
On somebody's shoulder
I hate to grow older
All by myself.
All by myself in the mornin'
All by myself in the night
I sit alone with a table and a chair
So unhappy there
Playin' solitaire.
'Cause I'm all by myself and I get lonely
Watchin' the clock on the shelf
I'd love to rest my weary head
On somebody's shoulder
I hate to grow older
All by myself.
All by myself in the mornin'
All by myself in the night
I sit alone with a table and a chair
So unhappy there
Playin' solitaire.
And I'm all by myself so I get lonely
Just watchin' the clock on the shelf
I'd love to rest my weary head
On somebody's shoulder
I hate to grow older
All by myself
The lyrics for Bobby Darin's "All By Myself" express feelings of loneliness and isolation. The repetition of the phrase "all by myself" throughout the song underscores the singer’s deep-seated sense of being alone, which he feels both in the morning and in the night. He sits and plays solitaire, a game meant for one person, which only accentuates this sense of solitude.
The lyrics also convey a sense of longing for companionship, as the singer longs to "rest [his] weary head on somebody's shoulder." The mention of growing older adds another level of melancholy, as the singer feels himself getting older and more alone. The clock on the shelf serves as a constant reminder of the passage of time, adding to the overall sense of loneliness and isolation.
Despite the sadness expressed in the lyrics, the song's melody is upbeat and almost cheerful, which creates an interesting contrast between the song's content and its style.
Line by Line Meaning
All by myself in the mornin'
I am completely alone in the morning.
All by myself in the night
I am completely alone at night.
I sit alone with a table and a chair
I am sitting alone at a table with a chair.
So unhappy there
I am very unhappy in this situation.
Playin' solitaire.
I pass the time by playing solitaire.
All by myself I get lonely
Being alone makes me feel lonely.
Watchin' the clock on the shelf
I watch the clock to pass the time.
I'd love to rest my weary head
I would love to have someone to rest my tired head on.
On somebody's shoulder
I would like to have someone's shoulder to rest my head on.
I hate to grow older
I dislike getting older.
All by myself.
I am completely alone.
'Cause I'm all by myself and I get lonely
Because I am alone, I feel lonely.
And I'm all by myself so I get lonely
Because I am alone, I feel lonely.
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MEMPHIS SLIM
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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.