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.
Dreamlover
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
Till 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
Till 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
In "Dream Lover," Bobby Darin sings about his longing for a dream lover, someone to hold in his arms and know the magic of her charms so he doesn't have to dream alone. He prays every night for her to come into his life, offering a description of the qualities he wishes she possesses, such as true love and a hand he can hold as they both grow old. He opens with expressing his hope and prayer for a dream lover to come and fill his emptiness. He describes her as the girl he will call his own, indicating his desire for exclusive love. The lyrics are indicative of both his optimism and desperation, with the repetition of the chorus serving as a longing plea to the universe to bring him his dream lover.
The song is essentially about hoping for love and addressing the feeling of loneliness. Darin sings about his idealized perceptions of a partner he is yet to encounter. The opening lines are also about his hope for something great to come into his life. The idea of a dream lover will always exist because it's an imagination and fantasy that people have, similar to the dreams that people have. The song’s lyrics encourage listeners to hope for love and to be patient until that love comes to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night I hope and pray
Every night, I express my wishful thinking and magical thoughts.
A dream lover will come my way
I desire an imaginary love partner who will come to me mysteriously.
A girl to hold in my arms
I seek a female companion who I can physically embrace.
And know the magic of her charms
I desire to experience the captivating powers of my dream partner.
'Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah)
I am determined to achieve my dream no matter what comes my way.
A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah)
I want a female partner to love and cherish.
To call (yeah-yeah, yeah)
I longed for the feeling of possession and belongingness.
My own (yeah-yeah)
I want exclusive rights to my dream lover.
I want a dream lover
I longed for a particular imaginative partner.
So I don't have to dream alone
I am tired of being alone in this dream world and I wanted someone to share it with.
Dream lover, where are you
I am looking for my dream lover to manifest in my life.
With a love, oh, so true
I wanted a deep and genuine affection from my dream partner.
And the hand that I can hold
I longed for physical closeness with my dream partner.
To feel you near as I grow old
I wanted to experience love even as I advance in age.
Someday, I don't know how
One day, somehow, my dream will manifest to me.
I hope she'll hear my plea
I hoped that the dream girl will realize my request and make it come to pass.
Some way, I don't know how
In one way or the other, my dream girl will come to me.
She'll bring her love to me
The dream girl will come to me filled with affection and love.
Dream lover, until then
Until it manifests, I will keep dreaming of my lover.
I'll go to sleep and dream again
I will continue to dream until it becomes a reality.
That's the only thing to do
Dreaming is the only option available to me at the moment.
Till all my lover's dreams come true
I will keep dreaming of this lover until they come and everything becomes reality.
Please don't make me dream alone
I am pleading with the universe not to let me spend my dreaming moments alone.
I beg you don't make me dream alone
I am earnestly begging not to be alone in my dreams.
No, I don't wanna dream alone
I am not willing to continue dreaming alone anymore.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: Bobby Darin
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@yeshuaswords2776
This is the prophecy about the second coming of Jesus
Zechariah 13:7
“Awake, sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me!” declares the LORD Almighty. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones.
The Shepherd here is Jesus.
John 10:11
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
This is the fulfillment of the prophecy.
Matthew 26:31
Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “’I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’
This happened near 30 AD.
Hosea 6:1-2
Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds.
After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence.
In prophecies 1day is equal to 1000 years. Which means after two thousand years Jesus will return again.
And on the third day which is the 3rd millennium, we will live in his sight. We all know we cannot see God's face and live on Earth. So it's the second coming of Jesus.
Luke 21:11 ►
There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.
Matthew 24:6
You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.
We are the witnesses of all these things. From the death of Jesus to 2030 there are 2000 years. Jesus is coming soon. Let's all repent and turn from our old ways and turn to the Lord.
Praise the Lord.
Peace and Love to you all
Easter is pagan, the resurrection day of the Lord is correct and please stop taking the Lord's name in vain like saying omg or using it with a bad word or taking it in anyway that is in vain. Even the devil trembles in his name and we shouldn't use the powerful name like that. For the people who says Jesus is not God here's a verse.
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Everlasting Father?. There's your answer
The whole world will turn against Israel and not just Palestinians. Then know the end is near.
God bless you all.
Please spread this message to the ends of the world😊
@leannm1696
My mom saw Bobby Darin having breakfast in a diner in Reno in the 60's and he was on his own. She went to say hello and he invited her to join him, mom said he was a real gentleman and very nice.
@johnyohann6946
Wow! Did they have a little afternoon delight?
@maryann6773
My beautiful sister, Connie named one of he twins after Bobby Darin (Darin & Darci) and I named my daughter after Lindsey Buckingham (Lindsey Ann).
@cherylhulting1301
Great story! Thanks for sharing.
@harryfishback8173
That's so awesome and yeah he seems like he would have been totally down to earth...
@sylvializ4495
WOW! 🤩
@aileenlightbody91
I'm 78 and feel privileged to have grown up with the great music of the 50s and 60s.
@jaffa3869
I'm 53 and love this type of music.👍
@mikeylaise3547
Your one lucky dude to grow up in a time that was simple
@angeldesigns1385
I’m 34 and I would’ve loved to of been a kid in the 50s and a teen in the 60s🚀✨🚀✨🚀