Bobby Darin (May 14, 1936 - December 20, 1973, Bronx NY.) was born Walden R… Read Full Bio ↴Bobby Darin (May 14, 1936 - December 20, 1973, Bronx NY.) was born Walden Robert Cassotto and was one of the most popular rock and roll American teen idols of the late 1950s. However, he is widely respected for being a multi-talented, versatile performer.

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 The Way
Bobby Darin Lyrics

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When somebody loves you
It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
Happy to be near you
When you need someone to cheer you, all the way

Taller than the tallest tree is
That's how it's got to feel
Deeper than the deep blue see is

That's how deep it goes, if its real

When somebody needs you
It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
Through the good or lean years
And for all the in between years, come what may

Who know where the road will lead us
Only a fool would say
But if you'll let me love you

It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
All the way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bobby Darin's classic song All The Way are a beautiful and heartfelt testament to the depth and intensity of true love. The song speaks of the incomparable feeling of being loved completely and unconditionally by someone, and how that kind of love can elevate us to new heights of joy and fulfillment. The opening lines declare that when somebody really loves you, it's not enough for them to love you partially or halfway - it has to be all the way, with their whole heart and soul. The next lines speak to the importance of having someone to turn to when you're feeling down or discouraged, and how it feels to have that person cheering you on and giving you the support you need to keep going.

The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with its imagery of love being deeper than the deepest oceans and taller than the tallest trees. The idea is that true love transcends all boundaries and obstacles, and is something that can uplift and inspire us in ways that nothing else can. The second verse goes on to say that when somebody truly needs you, it's not enough for them to only need you in good times or bad times - they need to need you through all the ups and downs of life, with a steadfast commitment to making the relationship work no matter what. The bridge of the song acknowledges that life is unpredictable, and we never know where the road will lead us, but if we can find someone who loves us all the way, we know that we'll be able to face whatever comes our way with strength and resilience.

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Line by Line Meaning

When somebody loves you
When someone truly loves you

It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
Their love is incomplete unless it's a complete, wholehearted love

Happy to be near you
Joyful to be close to you

When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
I'll support you in your times of need, completely and enthusiastically

Taller than the tallest tree is
The love I have for you is impossible to measure

That's how it's got to feel
It needs to feel this intense to be real

Deeper than the deep blue see is
The love I have for you has a depth that is equally as impossible to measure

That's how deep it goes, if its real
This level of depth is a sign of true, sincere love

When somebody needs you
When someone truly needs you

It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
Their need for you is incomplete unless it's a complete, wholehearted need

Through the good or lean years
Whether life is good or difficult

And for all the in between years, come what may
During times of uncertainty and everything in between, no matter what happens

Who know where the road will lead us
We don't know what the future holds

Only a fool would say
It would be unwise to make predictions about the future

But if you'll let me love you
If only you'll allow me to love you

It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way
No doubt about it, I'll love you completely and wholeheartedly

All the way
With no reservations or hesitation

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER HOOK, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER

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