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.
Dream Lover
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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A dream lover will come my way
A girl to hold in my arms
And know the magic of her charms
'Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah)
A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah)
To call (yeah-yeah, yeah)
My own (yeah-yeah)
So I don't have to dream alone
Dream lover, where are you
With a love, oh, so true
And the hand that I can hold
To feel you near as I grow old
'Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah)
A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah)
To call (yeah-yeah, yeah)
My own (yeah-yeah, yeah)
I want a dream lover
So I don't have to dream alone
Someday, I don't know how
I hope she'll hear my plea
Some way, I don't know how
She'll bring her love to me
Dream lover, until then
I'll go to sleep and dream again
That's the only thing to do
'Til all my lover's dreams come true
'Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah)
A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah)
To call (yeah-yeah, yeah)
My own (yeah-yeah, yeah)
I want a dream lover
So I don't have to dream alone
Dream lover, until then
I'll go to sleep and dream again
That's the only thing to do
'Til all my lover's dreams come true
'Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah)
A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah)
To call (yeah-yeah, yeah)
My own (yeah-yeah)
I want a dream lover
So I don't have to dream alone
Please don't make me dream alone
I beg you don't make me dream alone
No, I don't wanna dream alone
"Dream Lover" is a hit song by Bobby Darin. The song is about the singer's desire for a dream lover to love and hold throughout his life. Darin sings of his need for a girl with magical charms that he can call his own. He longs for the day when his dream lover will come to him and bring love and companionship that he dreams of.
Throughout the song, Darin stresses the importance of this dream lover to him, as he does not want to dream alone anymore. He pleads with his dream lover to hear his plea and bring her love to him. Until that day, he will continue to dream and hope of her coming to him one day.
The lyrics of this song express a universal longing for love and companionship that many people can relate to. Bobby Darin's smooth singing style and the catchy melody make this song a classic that continues to be beloved by many.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night I hope and pray
I long for love every single night and pray it will come my way.
A dream lover will come my way
I hope to find someone to love me like the perfect person I dream about.
A girl to hold in my arms
I crave the intimacy and comfort of holding someone in my arms.
And know the magic of her charms
I want to experience how the special qualities of the person I love can enchant me.
'Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah)
I desire a deep connection with someone, and it's important to me.
A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah)
I long for a romantic partner, someone to share all my joys and sorrows with.
To call (yeah-yeah, yeah)
I yearn for someone to be mine exclusively, to call my own.
My own (yeah-yeah)
I want a love that is completely and always mine.
I want a dream lover
I want a perfect partner, the type one only finds in dreams.
So I don't have to dream alone
I'm lonely, and hoping for someone to love me so that I don't have to be alone.
Dream lover, where are you
I'm searching for someone who only exists in my fantasies, and I'm wondering where they might be.
With a love, oh, so true
I desire a lover with a deep and sincere love for me.
And the hand that I can hold
I want to hold someone's hand and feel their warmth and presence.
To feel you near as I grow old
I desire a love that will last, that can grow old with me.
Someday, I don't know how
I don't know how or when, but I have hope that someday I'll find love.
I hope she'll hear my plea
I'm hoping that the one I dream of will somehow hear my call and come to me.
Some way, I don't know how
I don't know the method, but I trust that somehow love will find a way to me.
She'll bring her love to me
I have faith that love will come to me, through the person I've been dreaming of.
Dream lover, until then
Until the perfect person arrives, I'll keep dreaming and wishing for love.
I'll go to sleep and dream again
I'll always have hope for love, and continue to dream of the perfect partner.
That's the only thing to do
My only hope is to keep dreaming until my perfect lover shows up.
'Til all my lover's dreams come true
I'll keep dreaming until I find love and all the dreams I have of the perfect lover come true.
Please don't make me dream alone
I'm pleading with my future lover to come be with me, so I can stop dreaming alone.
I beg you don't make me dream alone
I'm begging for love to come my way, so that I don't keep dreaming alone.
No, I don't wanna dream alone
I'm tired of waiting for love, and desperate for someone to come be with me so I don't have to keep dreaming alone.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bobby Darin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mike Pliska
This will be great forever!
Harry S. Anchan
R.I.P., Bobby. His best!
Brunz
Thanks for this
Leo Appeal
C'est 1958 ou 1959 ?