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.
Don't Dream of Anybody but Me
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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Or go to Switzerland to ski
When you're scanning the snow covered mountain
Or fanning yourself by the sea
Don't dream of anybody but me
Though you may fly the Scottish Highlands
Or take a trip to some isle near Napoli
Or humming 'The Isle Of Capri'
Don't dream of anybody but me
In a cafe on the Rhine
Any place along the line
I'll forgive you when a stranger
Puts your little heart in danger
If his face resembles mine
When a guy at a mike in a nightclub
Begins bellowing something off-key
Won't even mind
If suddenly he reminds you of me
No matter where you care to roam
Doesn't even matter whom you choose to see
Whenever your head hits that pillow
Whatever the hour may be
Don't dream of anybody but me
Don't dream of anybody but me
Don't dream of anybody but me
The lyrics to Bobby Darin's song, Don't Dream of Anybody but Me, showcase a man's desire for his love interest to only think of him, no matter where she goes or what she does. The first stanza talks about the different places his love interest may venture to, such as Hawaii or Switzerland, but reminds her to not dream of anyone else other than him, even when she is enjoying herself. The second stanza describes various scenarios, such as being in a cafe, where a stranger may try to catch her eye, but Darin reassures her that he will forgive her if that person reminds her of him. The chorus reiterates his desire for her to only dream of him, no matter where she roams or who she chooses to spend her time with.
On a deeper level, the song can be interpreted as a man's fear of losing his love interest to someone else. He is aware of the many possibilities and distractions she may encounter while traveling, but wants to ensure that she remains loyal to him. The song also highlights the power of the mind and imagination, as Darin is not physically present with her, but still asks her to only think of him in her dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Though you vacation in Hawaii
Even if you go to Hawaii on a vacation
Or go to Switzerland to ski
Or if you go to Switzerland for skiing
When you're scanning the snow-covered mountain
While you're scanning the mountain covered in snow
Or fanning yourself by the sea
Or fanning yourself while sitting by the sea
Don't dream of anybody but me
Don't think of anyone else except me
Though you may fly the Scottish Highlands
Even if you travel to Scottish Highlands by plane
Or take a trip to some isle near Napoli
Or if you decide to visit an island near Napoli
When you're whistling 'The Campbells Are Coming'
When you whistle 'The Campbells Are Coming'
Or humming 'The Isle Of Capri'
Or hum 'The Isle Of Capri'
Don't dream of anybody but me
Don't dream of anyone else except me
In a cafe on the Rhine
While sitting in a cafe on the Rhine
Any place along the line
No matter where you are
I'll forgive you when a stranger
I'll forgive you when a stranger
Puts your little heart in danger
Puts your heart in a risky situation
If his face resembles mine
If he looks like me
When a guy at a mike in a nightclub
When a man at the microphone in a nightclub
Begins bellowing something off-key
Starts singing loudly but off-key
Won't even mind
I won't even be angry
If suddenly he reminds you of me
If he reminds you of me
No matter where you care to roam
Regardless of where you want to go
Doesn't even matter whom you choose to see
No matter whom you choose to meet
Whenever your head hits that pillow
Whenever you go to bed
Whatever the hour may be
At any time of the day or night
Don't dream of anybody but me
Don't think of anyone else except me
Don't dream of anybody but me
Don't think of anyone else except me
Don't dream of anybody but me
Don't think of anyone else except me
Lyrics © T.R.O. INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NEAL HEFTI, BART HOWARD
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.