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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EDITH SYMMANS
Bobby Darin the under rated master of them all…. Even in Bobby's early years he had what others longed to have, warmth, depth of soul, depth of heart, emotion, sincerity, humility, most of all, the strongest desire to entertain his audience and to make people feel happy…. Bobby achieved what he set out to do from those every early days right through to the end of his life…. Bobby has left behind this huge body of work that we his fans can continue to enjoy and all the new fans that have come to know and love Bobby Darin's music too….. He managed to teach many life lessons throughout his life time and still does even today….. Bobby had it all, he did it all and then some to top it all off….. Bobby's life was cut short, he was only thirty seven and a half years old when he passed December 20th, 1973, a day I shall never forget as long as I breath….. In my book Bobby Darin is the greatest of them all by far and he left so many others in his wake….. Bobby Darin still remains my hero, thank you Bobby.
BOBBY DARIN, WHAT A LEGEND! WHAT A LEGACY! WHAT AN INSPIRATION HE WASAND IS TO MANY, MANY NEW ARTISTS THAT HAVE STARTED IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS….
There has never been another the likes of Bobby Darin's talents nor will there ever be for he is the one and only, the one of a kind human being with his God gifted talents that set out to thrill the world over…. WO!!! Bobby did this brilliantly in Bobby Darin style to perfection never leaving out the smallest detail, giving 1,000 percent each and every time no matter how his health was at the time of his performances……
YOU ARE REMEMBERED, NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, MISSED DAILY, LOVED DEARLY FOREVER MORE FAR BEYOND THE MOON AND THE STARS………
REST IN PEACE BOBBY DARIN
Bruce Farris
Even the biggest Buddy fans have to admit that this is a great sound!!!
Agata F
Without a doubt he was the best of all, he was able to turn any song into a masterpiece. You are always in my heart and thank you because even today your music and your songs brighten my days.
beanie928
1958 was so wonderful a year with Mr. Darin and nobody knew he was the lead singer with the "Rinky- Dinks"! Fantastic tune and it charted for six months back in the day. Love it!
Christina B.
Some how I figured it was in 1958 and first of his first songs
Darryl Evans
The late and late Bobby Darin wrote half of this great song what a talent wow.
Ruben medina
BUENA VERSION---DE BOBBY DARIN
IJnet
Bobby is best for many of his songs, but Buddy Holly is the best for this song.
stephen sencion
IJnet buddy nailed it way better! It’s the same arrangement
Christina B.
Oh no Bobby Darin did it better again