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.
Hallelujah I Love Her So
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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She is my baby and she lived next door
Every mornin' 'fore the sun come up
She bring me coffee in my favorite cup
That's why I know, yes, I know
Hallelujah, I just love her so
I know she stick with me until the end
Everybody asked me how I know
I smile and tell them say, "She told me so"
That's why I know, yes, I know
Hallelujah, I just love her so
Now, if I call her on the telephone
And tell her, baby, I'm all alone
By the time I count from one to four
I hear her on my door
In the evenin' when the sun go down
And there ain't nobody else around
She kisses me and she hold me tight
Tell me, "Daddy, everything's alright"
That's why I know, yes, I know
Hallelujah, I just love her so
Now, if I call her on the telephone
Tell her, baby, I'm so here alone
By the time I count from one up to four
I hear her on my door
In the evening when the sun go down
And there ain't nobody else around
She kisses me and hold me tight
Tell me, "Daddy, it's just right"
And I know, yes, I know
Hallelujah, I just love her so
Hallelujah, I just love her so
Hallelujah, I just love her so
She's my woman, I wanna tell you
Hallelujah, I just love her so, yeah, I know
Hallelujah, I just love her so
The lyrics of Bobby Darin's "Hallelujah I Love Her So" speak of a deep and abiding love for a woman who is always there for the singer. The verses describe how the woman shows her love with simple, thoughtful gestures like bringing him coffee in the morning, and sticking with him through hard times, always reassuring him that everything will be alright. The chorus, with its joyful exclamation of "Hallelujah, I just love her so," reinforces the singer's unshakable affection for this special woman.
One interesting aspect of this song is its musical style, which has been described as a blend of R&B, rock and roll, and gospel. The use of a boogie-woogie piano riff, accompanied by drums and horns, gives the song a lively and infectious energy that perfectly matches the joy conveyed in the lyrics. The gospel influence can be heard in the chorus, which has a call-and-response structure that echoes the style of traditional gospel hymns.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you 'bout a girl I know
I want to tell you about the girl who is special to me
She is my baby and she lived next door
She is my girlfriend and she lives next to me
Every mornin' 'fore the sun come up
Every morning before the sun rises
She bring me coffee in my favorite cup
She brings me my favorite coffee in my favorite cup
That's why I know, yes, I know
That's why I'm sure, yes, I'm sure
Hallelujah, I just love her so
I just love her so much
When I'm in trouble and I need me a friend
When I'm in trouble and I need a friend
I know she stick with me until the end
I know she will stay with me until the end
Everybody asked me how I know
Everyone asks me how I know this about her
I smile and tell them say, "She told me so"
I smile and tell them, "She told me so"
Now, if I call her on the telephone
Now, if I call her on the phone
And tell her, baby, I'm all alone
And tell her, baby, I'm alone
By the time I count from one to four
After I count from one to four
I hear her at my door
I hear her knocking on my door
In the evenin' when the sun go down
In the evening when the sun sets
And there ain't nobody else around
And there's no one else around
She kisses me and she hold me tight
She kisses me and holds me tightly
Tell me, "Daddy, everything's alright"
She says, "Daddy, everything is alright"
And I know, yes, I know
And I'm sure, yes, I'm sure
Hallelujah, I just love her so
I just love her so much
She's my woman, I wanna tell you
She's my woman, and I want to tell you
Hallelujah, I just love her so, yeah, I know
I just love her so much, yes, I know
Hallelujah, I just love her so
I just love her so much
Contributed by Jordyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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.