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.
Higher And Higher
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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Than I know I've ever been lifted before
So keep it up...jump on my desire
And I'll be at your side forevermore...yeah, yeah
I know your love...
Keep on liftin' me...
Keep on liftin' me higher and higher...
I know your love, girl...
Keep on liftin' me higher and higher...
Now once I was so downhearted
Disappointment used to be my closest friend...yes it was
Then you came and it soon departed
And it ain't never dared to show its face again...no way
I know your love keep on liftin' me...
Keep on liftin' me higher and higher...
Hey,...your love, girl...
Keep on liftin' me...
Keep on liftin' me higher and higher...
Little bit higher...
Oh,...I'm so glad, mama, that I finally found you
You're my one in a million, sweet, little mellow, mama girl
So lay by me...both my arms around you
I can stand up tomorrow mornin' and face this world...you know I can
I know your love keep on liftin' me...
Keep on liftin' me higher and higher...
Hey,...your love, girl...
Keep on liftin' me...
Keep on liftin' me higher and higher...
Little bit higher...
Little bit higher...
Oh,...I know my one desire
You know love keep on turnin' me all the way around, mama
So keep it up...jump on my desire
And I'll be at your side forevermore...yeah, yeah
I know your love keep on liftin' me...
Keep on liftin' me higher and higher...
I know your love, girl ...heeee, heeee...
Keep on liftin' me higher and higher...
Little bit higher...
Higher...
Higher...
Higher...
Higher...
Higher...
I'm so glad, baby, that I finally found you
You're my one in a million, sweet, little Andrea girl...all right
Lay by me...both my arms around you
I can stand up tomorrow mornin' and face this ugly old world
I know your love keep on liftin' me...
Keep on liftin' me higher and higher...
Love...
Keep on liftin' me...
Keep on liftin' me higher and higher...
I know your love, girl...
Keep on liftin' me...
Keep on liftin' me higher and...
You know your love...
Get it, get it, get it, get it, get it...
Get it, get it, get it, get it...
Get it, get it...
Higher, higher...
I know your love...
Keep on liftin' me...
Keep on liftin' me higher and higher...
Your love girl...heee, heee...
Keep on liftin' me...
Higher and higher...
The song "Higher and Higher" by Bobby Darin is a joyful love song that celebrates the uplifting power of romantic love. The lyrics express the singer's gratitude and awe for his lover's ability to lift him up to new heights of passion and happiness. The first verse sets the tone by declaring that the singer's love is "liftin'" him higher than he ever thought possible. This is followed by a plea for the lover to "keep it up" and "jump on [his] desire" so that they can be together "forevermore." The second verse reveals that the singer had been "downhearted" before meeting his lover, but now he feels renewed and able to face the world with confidence. The chorus repeats the message of the first verse, emphasizing that the lover's love is continually raising the singer to greater heights.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe your love keep liftin' me higher
The singer expresses his belief that his lover's love is continually pushing him to new heights
Than I know I've ever been lifted before
He acknowledges that this love has taken him higher than he has ever been before
So keep it up...jump on my desire
The singer urges his lover to keep giving him this love and to have faith in his desire for her
And I'll be at your side forevermore...yeah, yeah
He vows to always be by her side if she continues to lift him up with her love
I know your love...
He acknowledges and is aware of the effects of her love on him
Keep on liftin' me...
He urges his lover to continue lifting him with her love
Keep on liftin' me higher and higher...
He wants her to keep pushing him beyond his limits
Now once I was so downhearted
He recalls his past feelings of sadness and disappointment
Disappointment used to be my closest friend...yes it was
He intensifies the imagery by stating how often he felt let down
Then you came and it soon departed
He credits his lover's love for chasing away his feelings of disappointment
And it ain't never dared to show its face again...no way
He asserts that those feelings will never return thanks to his lover's love
Little bit higher...
He humorously requests more of his lover's love and to keep pushing him higher
Oh,...I'm so glad, mama, that I finally found you
He expresses gratitude for having found his lover
You're my one in a million, sweet, little mellow, mama girl
He praises his lover in a playful manner
So lay by me...both my arms around you
He requests his lover's presence and embrace
I can stand up tomorrow mornin' and face this world...you know I can
He claims that with his lover's love, he can face anything
Little bit higher...
He humorously requests more of his lover's love
Oh,...I know my one desire
He affirms that his desire is singularly focused on his lover
You know love keep on turnin' me all the way around, mama
He describes the transformative effects of his lover's love
I know your love keep on liftin' me...
He again acknowledges and affirms the effects of his lover's love on him
Love...
He simplifies his message by expressing love
Get it, get it, get it, get it, get it...
He encourages his lover to keep giving him her love and to keep it going
Higher, higher...
He repeats his desire to be lifted higher by her love
Your love girl...heee, heee...
He exclaims in happiness at the thought of his lover's love
Keep on liftin' me...
He urges his lover to continue lifting him with her love
Higher and higher...
He repeats his desire to be pushed beyond what he thought was possible
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carl Smith, Gary Jackson, Raynard Miner
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Dwarf
Great idea to put them all together, thanks, it's a fantastic video. I agree that it just got better and better and it's a reminder of what the world lost when he died. He was an incredible talent, nobody else comes close. But we still have these videos and his energy and spirit still shine right through. He was beautiful.
Micaï. Claude.
Beautiful Bobby Darin, very, very best.
Susan Cote
Look at his footwork! He was amazing!
Susan Cote
It got progressively worse.
vergara1974sg
I remember reading somewhere that he was also very ill after the Canadian show. Though I may be mistaken. Anyway, he must have been ill on and off for many years. It's a wonder no one noticed.
Susan Cote
All the more amazing was the Bobby Rozario said Bobby was so weak before that last show, that he had to crawl to the stage. Then he came out like nothing in the world was wrong. It was like the energy from the audience fed Bobby and gave him their energy for this last powerhouse performance.
Susan Cote
He was constantly in motion. What a performer!
vergara1974sg
I'm useless at dancing, but I've always thought I'd pay a teacher just to teach me to move my feet like that.
Judith Jermark
Bobby is so great!! always!!! Thank you for this.
jasmine fujiwara
All 3 performances were amazing. I particularly liked #3!!!