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.
Another Song on My Mind
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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Girl, we're makin' music
Lyin' here tonight
The kind of song
That can't last long
But keeps on feelin' right.
And it makes my soul unwind
But I cannot sing your melody
With another song on my mind.
O-h, n-o-o â?¦
I can feel the shadows
Of a worn out melody
Simple tune
That ends too soon
In broken harmony.
The interludes of changin' moods
That never seek to bind
But I cannot sing your melody
With another song on my mind.
Treat me like a movie
That you have seen before
You know the way the ending goes
But you still come back for more.
So, girl keep on composin'
Let the music be
And always kind of song for you
A sometime song for me.
And when your bed is empty
Please don't think me unkind
But I cannot sing your melody
With another song on my mind.
O-h, n-o-o â?¦
And when your bed is empty
Please don't think me unkind
But I cannot sing your melody
With another song on my mind.
O-h, n-o-o â?¦
The song "Another Song on My Mind" by Bobby Darin is about two people lying in bed together, creating their own music. The song they make is beautiful and exhilarating, and it feels just right. However, the singer can't fully enjoy the experience because he has another song on his mind, one that he cannot sing.
The song the singer has on his mind is a "worn out melody" that ends too soon and in "broken harmony." The melody haunts him and prevents him from fully enjoying the song he's making with the girl. The singer asks the girl to continue composing, creating songs that are only meant to be enjoyed in the moment. He acknowledges that these songs are only meant to be temporary, and he cannot commit to them because of the other song on his mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, we're makin' music
We are creating an intimate moment together
Lyin' here tonight
We are in bed together
The kind of song
The experience we are sharing
That can't last long
The moment will eventually end
But keeps on feelin' right.
But it feels good for now
I hear the tune you're playin'
I am aware of your feelings and emotions
And it makes my soul unwind
It relaxes me
But I cannot sing your melody
But I cannot completely understand you
With another song on my mind.
Because I am preoccupied with my own thoughts and feelings
I can feel the shadows
I am aware of the past experiences that influence your mood
Of a worn out melody
Of a repetitive and tiresome pattern
Simple tune
A common and basic feeling
That ends too soon
That is ephemeral
In broken harmony.
In a lack of coherence
The interludes of changin' moods
The moments of fluctuation
That never seek to bind
That never attempt to reconcile
Treat me like a movie
Consider me as a familiar experience
That you have seen before
That you already know
You know the way the ending goes
You know how it will eventually turn out
But you still come back for more.
But you still want to experience it again
So, girl keep on composin'
Keep expressing yourself
Let the music be
Let the moment exist
And always kind of song for you
And always an outlet for your emotions
A sometime song for me.
That sometimes includes me
And when your bed is empty
When you are alone
Please don't think me unkind
Don't think I've abandoned you
But I cannot sing your melody
But I cannot always understand you
With another song on my mind.
Because I am still processing my own experiences
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: B. DARIN, T. AMATO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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.