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.
Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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Pay no attention to what's said
Why have people tear the seam of anyone's dreams?
Is way over my head
Do nothin' till you hear from me
Atleast consider our romance
If you should take the word of [Incomprehensible] you've heard
True I've been seen with someone new
But does that mean that I'm untrue?
When we're apart the words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you
Some kiss me, cloud my memory
And other arms may hold a thrill
Please do nothin' till you hear it from me
And you know you never will
True I've been seen with someone new
But does that mean that I'm untrue?
When we're apart the words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you
Some kiss me, cloud my memory
And other arms may give me a thrill
Don't do nothin' till you hear it from me
And you never will
In Bobby Darin's song "Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me," the lyrics describe a plea for patience and understanding from a lover, as the singer tries to defend himself against rumors of infidelity. The singer tells his lover to not pay attention to what others are saying and to wait until she hears from him directly before making any decisions. He tries to reassure her of his feelings and reminds her that he has every intention of continuing their romance. Despite his protestations, he acknowledges that he has been seen with someone new, but insists that this does not mean he is being unfaithful. The chorus expresses his hope that she will trust him and wait until she hears the truth from him.
The lyrics reveal the challenges of maintaining a relationship in the face of rumors and external pressures. The singer is trying to navigate these challenges by asking for patience and understanding, while also acknowledging the potential for misinterpretation and misunderstanding. Ultimately, the song is an appeal to trust and communication, highlighting the importance of direct, honest, and clear communication in any relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Do nothin' till you hear from me
Wait for my communication before taking any action
Pay no attention to what's said
Ignore any rumors you hear about me
Why have people tear the seam of anyone's dreams?
The destructive behavior of people is beyond my comprehension
Is way over my head
It's beyond my understanding
Atleast consider our romance
Please think about our relationship
If you should take the word of [Incomprehensible] you've heard
If you believe what you've heard from others
I haven't a chance
My prospects are not good
True I've been seen with someone new
I have been seen with another person
But does that mean that I'm untrue?
Does being with someone else make me unfaithful?
When we're apart the words in my heart
When we're not together, my true emotions come out
Reveal how I feel about you
And they reveal that I still have feelings for you
Some kiss me, cloud my memory
Other people have kissed me and confused my feelings
And other arms may give me a thrill
And I might have enjoyed being with someone else
Please do nothin' till you hear it from me
But please wait until you hear the truth from me
And you know you never will
And you know that you can always trust my word
Contributed by Xavier M. 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.