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 I Have To Do Is Dream
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
When I want you in my arms
When I want you and all your charms
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
When I feel blue in the night
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away
I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away
I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
The song "All I Have to Do Is Dream" by Bobby Darin from 1961 is a song about love and the emotional pain that comes with longing for someone. The dream referred to in the title is the singer's escape from reality, a way to momentarily forget the pain of being apart from someone they love. The opening refrain emphasizes this with the repetition of "Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam," a hypnotic, trance-like phrase repeated multiple times.
The first verse describes the singer's desire to be with their lover and all the beautiful qualities they possess. The word "charm" in this context refers to a captivating or magical quality that makes the lover irresistible to the singer. The second verse speaks of the emotional pain that comes with being apart from this person and how a dream can provide temporary relief.
The middle section of the song shifts to a more upbeat tone, with the singer expressing confidence in their ability to win their lover over, even if it's just in a dream. The line "Only trouble is, gee whiz, I'm dreamin' my life away" acknowledges that this daydreaming is ultimately self-defeating and the singer knows they need to take action if they want to make their dreams a reality.
The final verse circles back to the intense longing and desire expressed in the opening verse. The repetition of "I need you so that I could die" shows just how all-consuming these emotions can be. The song ends with another repetition of the dream refrain, emphasizing that even though the singer can't be with their lover in reality, they can always dream.
Line by Line Meaning
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
The act of dreaming, which represents a desire for something.
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
The continuation of the dream in order to fulfill a yearning desire.
When I want you in my arms
When I desire to hold you close to me.
When I want you and all your charms
When I desire to be with you and all your attractive qualities.
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
When I wish to have you, all that's needed is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
To dream of being with you.
When I feel blue in the night
When I am feeling depressed during the night.
And I need you to hold me tight
And I yearn for you to hold me tightly.
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
I can achieve the love and intimacy I desire, and savor our passionate moments.
Anytime night or day
At any time, whether nighttime or daytime.
Only trouble is, gee whiz
The only issue is, although it may seem trivial or silly,
I'm dreamin' my life away
I am spending all my time dreaming and hoping for this connection, without acting on it.
I need you so that I could die
I yearn for you so deeply that I cannot imagine living without you.
I love you so and that is why
I'm so overwhelmingly enamored with you.
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Whenever I desire your love, all that is required is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
To dream of being with you.
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam
The ongoing dream that represents my longing and desires.
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
I can make you my partner and fully experience the joys of our intimacy.
Anytime night or day
No matter when I want you, at any time.
Only trouble is, gee whiz
The only thing holding me back is the fact that
I'm dreamin' my life away
I'm constantly dreaming of being with you, without actually taking any steps to make it happen.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Boudleaux Bryant
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Valdir gomes
Excelente canção. Bobby D
arin, foi embora muito jovem.
Telle Kohtala
Oh, what the cutest duet performance from Petula and Bobby❗❗❤❤
Telle Kohtala
It was very sad that the next year 1973 Bobby Darin died of heart surgery 😢
mal chick
❤️💞
J. L.
🧡
David Quinn
What year?
Warmer Music Videos
1972