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 Nite Long
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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If you see me comin', lift your window high
And if you see me going, hang your head and cry
You've got a wail, got to roll all nite long
Got to move, got to rock all nite long
Got to roll, got to reel-a all nite long
Got to reel like you feel-a all nite long
Got to love me, pretty baby, till the sun comes up at dawn
Baby, you're so beautiful but you're gonna cry one day
I said, "You're so beautiful but you're gonna cry one day"
You're gonna feel so bad for-a treating me this way-a
You've got a wail got to roll all nite long
Got to move, got to rock all nite long
Got to roll, got to reel-a all nite long
Got to reel what you feel-a all nite long
Got to love me pretty, baby
Till the sun comes up at dawn
Forget your blues, let your love come tumbling down
Forget your blues, let your love come tumbling down, down
Have you heard the news, big loving Daddy's in town?
You got to roll, got to rock all nite long
Got to move, got to wail-a all nite long
Got to roll, got to reel-a all nite long
Got to reel like you feel all nite long
Got to love me pretty baby
Till the sun comes up at dawn
You've got to love me pretty baby
Till the sun comes up at dawn
You've got to love me pretty baby
Till the sun comes up at dawn
You've got to love me pretty baby
Till the sun comes up at dawn
The lyrics to Bobby Darin's song "All Nite Long" discuss the desire to dance and be with someone all night long. The singer of the song urges their love interest to lift their window high and hang their head and cry when they leave, indicating a strong connection and longing for each other's company. The verses indicate that this love affair is passionate and wild, with him needing to move and reel all night long. The chorus repeats this need to be together and share in the love until the sun comes up at dawn.
The lyrics of the song are filled with passionate and romantic feelings. The repetition of the phrase "You've got a wail gotta roll all nite long" indicates the drive to be wild and passionate all night without holding back. The reference to forgetting one's blues and succumbing to love also indicates a deeper sense of connection and desire to lose themselves in each other.
Line by Line Meaning
If you see me comin', baby, lift your window high
If you see me approaching, sweetheart, open your window wide
And if you see me going, hang your head and cry
If you see me leaving, lower your head and cry
Got to wail, got to roll all nite long
Need to moan and roll throughout the night
Got to move, got to rock all nite long
Need to dance energetically and rock all night
Got to roll, got to reel-a all nite long
Need to sway and spin all night long
Got to reel like you feel-a all nite long
Need to sway according to your feelings all night long
Got to love me, pretty baby, till the sun comes up at dawn
Have to adore me, beautiful babe, until the sunrise
Baby, you're so beautiful but you're gonna cry one day
Sweetheart, you are gorgeous, but one day you will regret hurting me
You're gonna feel so bad for-a treating me this way-a
You will feel remorseful for treating me this way
Forget your blues, let your love come tumbling down
Don't worry about your troubles, let your love flow freely
Have you heard the news, big loving Daddy's in town?
Did you hear the gossip? The affectionate Daddy is around!
You've got to love me pretty baby, till the sun comes up at dawn
You have to admire me, lovely baby, until the sun rises
Writer(s): Woody Harris
Contributed by Mason J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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.