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.
I Got a Woman
Bobby Darin Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
She's (he's) good to me, oh yeah!
Well, I got a woman (sweetie) way over town,
She's (he's) good to me, oh yeah!
Now she's (he's) my dreamboat, oh, yes indeed,
She's (he's) just the kind of girl (man) I need,
I found a woman (sweetie) way over town, she's (he's) good to me
Oh yeah!
I save my kisses and all my huggin' just for her, oh, yeah!
I save my kisses and all my huggin' just for her, oh yeah!
When I say baby please take my hand
She holds me tight she's my lover girl
I found a woman (sweetie) way over town,
She's good to me
Oh yeah!
She (he) always answers my beck and call,
Ever lovin' mama (daddy)mama (papa) tree top tall.
I feel so proud walkin' by her (his) side,
Couldn't get a better girl (man),
No matter how hard I tried.
I got a woman way over town,
She's good to me, oh yeah!
Someday we'll marry, way over town,
She's good to me, oh year!
Someday we'll marry, don't you understand
'Cause she's my only lover girl
I found a woman (swettie) way over town,
She's (he's) good to me
Oh yeah!
The lyrics to Bobby Darin's song "I Got a Woman" are a classic tribute to love and devotion. The first verse reveals that the singer has a woman who lives somewhere else but is good to him. It's clear that he is deeply in love with her, as he refers to her as his "dreamboat" and the kind of girl he needs. The second verse goes on to say that the singer saves all his romantic gestures for this woman; his kisses and hugs belong only to her. He also acknowledges that she is his "lover girl" and that she holds him tight when he asks her to take his hand. The third verse further emphasizes the singer's devotion to this woman. He says that she always answers his calls and that he is proud to walk by her side because she couldn't get any better. The song ends with the declaration that someday the singer will marry this woman because she is his only lover girl.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt tribute to love and commitment. The singer clearly values this woman and all the ways she is good to him. He recognizes her as his ideal partner and makes it clear that he is committed to her and only her.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a woman (sweetie) way over town,
I have a girlfriend who lives far away but treats me well
She's (he's) good to me, oh yeah!
My girlfriend (boyfriend) is kind and caring towards me
Well, I got a woman (sweetie) way over town,
I already mentioned that I have a loving girlfriend who lives far away
Now she's (he's) my dreamboat, oh, yes indeed,
I consider my girlfriend (boyfriend) to be a desirable and perfect partner for me
She's (he's) just the kind of girl (man) I need,
My girlfriend (boyfriend) has all the qualities I desire in a partner
I found a woman (sweetie) way over town, she's (he's) good to me
Again, I'm talking about the girlfriend (boyfriend) I have in a different location who treats me well
I save my kisses and all my huggin' just for her, oh, yeah!
I reserve my affectionate gestures like kissing and hugging only for my long-distance girlfriend
When I say baby please take my hand
When I ask my girlfriend to hold my hand
She holds me tight she's my lover girl
My girlfriend hugs me tightly and expressed her love towards me
I found a woman (sweetie) way over town,
Continuing to talk about my girlfriend who lives far away
She's good to me
My girlfriend is kind and caring towards me
She (he) always answers my beck and call,
My girlfriend (boyfriend) is always there for me when I need them
Ever lovin' mama (daddy)mama (papa) tree top tall.
My girlfriend (boyfriend) is affectionate and loving towards me
I feel so proud walkin' by her (his) side,
I take pride in being seen with my girlfriend (boyfriend)
Couldn't get a better girl (man),
I couldn't find a better partner than my current girlfriend (boyfriend)
No matter how hard I tried.
Even if I searched intensively, I couldn't find someone like my girlfriend (boyfriend)
Someday we'll marry, way over town,
We plan on getting married someday despite living far apart
Don't you understand
Do you not comprehend why I am so fond of my girlfriend (boyfriend)?
'Cause she's my only lover girl
The reason why I'm so into my girlfriend is that she is my only lover
Oh yeah!
I'm very happy and content with my current relationship
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Renald J. Richard, Ray Charles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
grandye20
LOVE Bobby singing anything because he always put his own personal touch on whatever he sang and gave 150 % of himself to whatever genre of music he was involved with at the time! Thankfully he was a genius and didn't listen to the critics and refused to be boxed into one specific genre instead giving himself equally to all of them and left us so much to enjoy! A very short life but lived to the fullest!!
Susan Cote
He was just so fantastically gifted with the ability to sing all styles and genres of music. What a loss to the music community when he died. He did it all way before it was the hip thing to do (crossing genres). He is still terribly missed by his fans.
Ken Adams
Holy shit! Didn't know he ever covered this one? I'm still learnin' Fkn awesome! TY
norman Smithers
did bobby teach ray charles how to be soulful?
Ken Adams
I guess my dad used to sing Bullmoose, Met him once but I still love him, Dead tho
repdek13
Thanks!!!!