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.
Early In The Morning
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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Early in the morning
One of these days, oh, yeah
Well, you're gonna want me
Early in the morning
When I'm away
Don't you know
Yes, you'll be sorry
For the times I cried
You'll be sorry
For the time you lied
Well, you're gonna miss me
Early in the morning
One of these days, oh, yeah
Well, you know a rolling stone
Don't gather no moss
And your cross your bridge
When it's time to cross
Well, you broke my heart
When you said goodbye
Now the milk is spilt
But you're gonna cry
Yeah, early in the morning
You gonna know
That I was right
Ooh, yeah, yeah
Early in the morning
When there's nobody
To hold you tight, oh, oh
Well, you're gonna want me
Want me back
You're gonna miss
The best man you ever had
Yes, you're gonna miss me
You're gonna want me
One of these days
Oh, don't you know
Well, you're gonna want me
Want me back
You miss the best man you ever had
Well you're gonna miss me
You're gonna want me
One of these days
Oh, yeah
Early in the morning
Early in the morning
Early in the morning, yeah
Early in the morning
The lyrics of Bobby Darin's "Early in the Morning" depict a sense of regret and remorse of a lover who has been wronged. The song suggests that the lover who has been hurt will eventually move on with their life and become successful. They will no longer be available for the one who caused the pain. The lyrics warn the culprit that they will miss the person they hurt, particularly in the morning when they are alone without anyone to hold them.
The chorus of the song, which is repeated several times, emphasizes the idea that the singer's lover will soon regret their actions. The singer asserts that his lover will realize that she made a mistake by letting him go, and she will want him back. The lyrics suggest that the lover who has been hurt has moved on to a better, brighter future and that his ex-lover will live in regret for not keeping him in her life.
The song's lyrics are a testament to the idea of karma, that what goes around comes around. The underlying message in the song is that treating people poorly has consequences. The singer who has been wronged is confident that his ex-lover will eventually come around and realize her mistake. The sense of self-assuredness that the singer emits in his delivery of the lyrics is admirable, particularly given the hurt and pain he must have experienced in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, you're gonna miss me
You will realize the value of my presence when I'm no longer around.
Early in the morning
At a time when you least expect it.
One of these days, oh, yeah
In the near future, to your regret.
Well, you're gonna want me
You will feel the desire to have me back in your life
When I'm away
When I'm not physically present with you.
Don't you know
I'm aware of how you feel, even if you deny it.
Yes, you'll be sorry
You will regret your actions.
For the times I cried
Because you caused me pain in the past.
You'll be sorry
You'll feel remorse for what you did to me.
For the time you lied
For the lies you told me, which hurt me deeply.
Well, you know a rolling stone
Someone who is always on the move doesn't stay in one place for long.
Don't gather no moss
Doesn't settle in one place or get too comfortable.
And your cross your bridge
You deal with problems as they come and move on.
When it's time to cross
When the time for decision making arrives.
Well, you broke my heart
You caused me emotional pain and suffering.
When you said goodbye
When you ended our relationship.
Now the milk is spilt
It's too late to undo what has been done.
But you're gonna cry
You'll feel sad and regretful.
Yeah, early in the morning
Again, at a time when you least expect it.
You gonna know
You'll become aware of something you hadn't previously considered.
That I was right
That my opinion or way of doing things was the correct one.
Ooh, yeah, yeah
Expresses agreement or emphasis of the previous statement.
When there's nobody
At a time when you're alone and vulnerable.
To hold you tight, oh, oh
To comfort and protect you when you need it most.
Want me back
To long for my return, despite having left me.
You miss the best man you ever had
You regret losing someone who was the best for you.
Well you're gonna miss me
Again reiterating that you'll regret not having me around.
Early in the morning
At an unexpected time, yet again.
Early in the morning
Repeated to emphasize how unexpected it will be.
Early in the morning, yeah
Reinforcing that this is when I will be missed the most.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Cloud9
Written by: CHARLES K WILSON, LONNIE LEE SIMMONS, RUDY TAYLOR
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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.