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.
Baby Face
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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You've got the cutest little baby face
There ain't nobody can ever take your place
You baby face
My poor hearts jumping
You started something
Baby face
Your, your fond embrace
Yeah I never need no shove
Cause I just fell I fell in love with your
Pretty pretty baby face
Let's twist awhile
Baby face, you know you got the cutest baby face
They'll never be nobody to take your place
You baby face
You got my two knees knocking
You ain't the girl with a hole in your stocking
But you're a baby face
I'm in heaven when I'm in your fond embrace yeah
I never need no shove
Cause I just fell in love with your
Pretty pretty baby face
The song Baby Face by Bobby Darin is a joyful and upbeat love song that praises the physical features of a lover. The lyrics describe the adorable and lovable baby face of the person, highlighting their unique cuteness and expressing the deep affection and attraction the singer feels towards them. The phrase "baby face" is a term that generally refers to someone who looks much younger than their actual age, and the lyrics celebrate this youthful appearance.
The song's opening line "Baby face, you've got the cutest little baby face" immediately sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, which pay tribute to the beauty of the person's face. The singer then affirms that no one can ever take the place of the person with a baby face in their heart, indicating that their love is genuine and all-consuming. The lyrics throughout the song are playful, and the singer's admiration and adoration of their lover's facial features are evident.
Overall, the song Baby Face is a heartfelt and charming ode to the physical beauty of the person with a cute baby face. The lyrics convey a sense of adoration and attraction, making it a popular and enduring love song.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby face
Addressing the person with a cute baby face
You've got the cutest little baby face
Complimenting the person's cute face
There ain't nobody can ever take your place
Expressing that no one can replace the person with such a cute face
You baby face
Referring to the person with a cute baby face
My poor hearts jumping
Acknowledging the effect the person has on the heart
You started something
Implying that the person has stirred up something in the singer
Well I'm in heaven when I'm in Your, your fond embrace
Indicating that being in the person's embrace is like being in heaven
Yeah I never need no shove
Stating that the artist doesn't need any external force to fall in love with the person
Cause I just fell I fell in love with your Pretty pretty baby face
Admitting that the reason behind the artist's love for the person is their cute baby face
Let's twist awhile
Suggesting to dance together
You know you got the cutest baby face
Reassuring the person again that their face is very cute
They'll never be nobody to take your place
Reiterating that the person is irreplaceable
You got my two knees knocking
Describing the effect the person has on the singer's knees
You ain't the girl with a hole in your stocking
Imagery used to illustrate that the person is perfect
But you're a baby face
Concluding that the person's cute face is their defining feature
I'm in heaven when I'm in your fond embrace yeah
Repeating that being in the person's embrace is a very pleasant experience
Cause I just fell in love with your Pretty pretty baby face
Reasserting the reason for the artist's love of the person
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Harry Akst, Benny Davis
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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.