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.
Happy
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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Then happy came one day, chased my blues away
My life began when happy smiled
Sweet, like candy to a child
Stay here and love me just a while
Let sadness see what happy does
Let happy be where sadness was
You made my life brand new
Lost as a little lamb was I till you came in
My life began when happy smiled
Sweet, like candy to a child
Stay here and love me just a while
Let sadness see what happy does
Let happy be where sadness was
Till now (till now)
Where have I been?
Oh, what lifetime was I in?
Suspended between time and space
Lonely until happy came smiling up at me
Sadness had no choice but to flee
I said a prayer so silently
Let sadness see what happy does
Let happy be where sadness was till now
In the song "Happy" by Bobby Darin, he talks about how sadness was always close to him and it took just one day for happiness to come and chase the blues away. Bobby sings about how his life began when he found happiness and how it reminded him of the sweetness of candy to a child. He urges his love to stay with him for a while so sadness can see what happiness has done for him. He wants to replace sadness with happiness, to let it be where sadness used to be.
The lyrics in this song speak to the power of love and how it can heal even the deepest wounds. It shows that happiness and sadness are two emotions that are always interconnected and just like happiness can replace sadness, sadness can also replace happiness. The song, written by Bobby Darin himself, conveys his gratitude for finding happiness, as he was previously lost like a little lamb.
Line by Line Meaning
Sadness had been close as my next of kin
I've been really sad and down for a long time and it feels like it's just a part of me
Then happy came one day, chased my blues away
But then suddenly, something good happened and all my sadness disappeared
My life began when happy smiled
That good thing was so meaningful and life-changing for me
Sweet, like candy to a child
It was as sweet and joyful as candy is to a kid
Stay here and love me just a while
I want to hold onto this feeling of happiness for as long as I can, so please stay with me
Let sadness see what happy does
I want my sadness to witness the positive effect that happiness has on me
Let happy be where sadness was
I want to replace my sadness with happiness and keep it that way
Happy, that's you
You're the reason for my happiness
You made my life brand new
You've transformed my life in such a way that it feels like a fresh start
Lost as a little lamb was I till you came in
Before you, I was completely lost and helpless
Till now (till now)
Until you came along, my life was different
Where have I been?
I'm reflecting on how different my life was before this happiness came along
Oh, what lifetime was I in?
It feels like my life was a completely different one before all of this
Suspended between time and space
I was stuck in my sadness and couldn't move forward
Lonely until happy came smiling up at me
I felt so alone and isolated until happiness found me
Sadness had no choice but to flee
Happiness was so powerful that it immediately drove all my sadness away
I said a prayer so silently
I'm so grateful for this happiness that I feel like I need to express my gratitude to a higher power
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Actual Music, S.L., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michel Legrand, William Robinson Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrsMorse
This is a masterpiece. He's put everything in this song, his voice, his expressive face, his incredible eyes, his emotional intensity. God, I love this man.
@agataf1320
Absolutely agree with you
@helenturner6971
Me too!!!!
@bobadams4388
I'm a 70 year old Bobby Darin Fan who so enjoyed watching and listening to him sing. We miss you Bobby
@alanneill1778
He was very ill when he did these live shows in 73..he puts his all into every performance,the best entertainer that ever lived..he’s greatly missed ❤️
@bikingback
This song has struck a chord deep in my soul!
Bobby , you live on through your talent and beautiful music.
I wish I had been there the first time but this is my first time!
Keep singing Bobby and we shall keep listening ❤
@leonadavidson9220
How beautiful this song is the way Bobby sang it! Bobby you are so missed. 😂❤
@GiuseppePascuale928
Darin was FEELING this song. There will never be another like him. So brilliant, so inspiring.
@juneyuroshek6724
This is what true feeling of a deep forever love sounds like. It conquers all time. It's for all eternity
@annemccarron2281
I think he really knew how to feel everything he sang. He was a deep, sensitive man. He had a lot of hurts in his life (as most of us have) but he always gave a performance that was top notch.