Bobby Darin (May 14, 1936 - December 20, 1973, Bronx NY.) was born Walden R… Read Full Bio ↴Bobby Darin (May 14, 1936 - December 20, 1973, Bronx NY.) was born Walden Robert Cassotto and was one of the most popular rock and roll American teen idols of the late 1950s. However, he is widely respected for being a multi-talented, versatile performer.

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 am
Bobby Darin Lyrics

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Sexy lady knows what she wants out of life
See she got her own means
Doing whatever she likes

Feels good to have you
She don't need you
She can't depend on a man
After all that she's been through

She ain't running behind you
Trust me I know 'cause I am her

And I got (I got)
What I need (what I need)
Right here (right here)
It's in me (in me)
I am (I am)
Everything (everything)
All that I need and I won't be defeated
I won't stop now
Got it all (got it all) figured out (figured out)
And I got (I got)
What I need (what I need)
Right here (right here)
I'm everything

I am
Yes I am yes I am (I am)
Yes I am yes I am

So you can't be mad that
She had the strength to survive
Through the good and the bad
She's having the time of her life

Feels so good to have you
She don't need you
She can't depend on a man
After all that she's been through
She ain't running behind you
Trust me I know 'cause I am her

And I got (I got)
What I need (what I need)
Right here (right here)
It's in me (in me)
I am (I am)
Everything (everything)
All that I need and I won't be defeated
I won't stop now (stop now)
Got it all (got it all) figured out (figured out)
And I got (I got)
What I need (what I need)
Right here (right here)
I'm everything

I am
Yes I am, yes I am
Yes I am, yes I am
You are

If you are throw your hands up
(So put your hands up)
If you are let me see your hands up

And I got (I got)
What I need (what I need)
Right here (right here)
It's in me (in me)
I am (I am)
Everything (everything)
All that I need and I won't be defeated
I won't (I won't) stop now (stop now)
Got it all (got it all) figured out (figured out)
And I got (I got)
What I need (what I need)
Right here (right here)
I'm everything

I am
Yes I am, yes I am
Yes I am, yes I am

If you are throw your hands up
If you are let me see your hands up.

Overall Meaning

The song "I Am" by Bobby Darin is an empowering anthem for women who have been through hardships in life and have come out victorious. The first verse talks about a confident and self-sufficient woman who knows what she wants in life and doesn't need a man to depend on. The chorus emphasizes that the singer, who is also a strong woman, has everything she needs within herself and won't be defeated. The song encourages women to celebrate their strength and independence and to be proud of who they are.

The second verse speaks directly to the people who might be threatened or envious of the singer's strength and self-sufficiency, reassuring them that they shouldn't be mad and instead, respect the fact that she had the strength to survive through the good and the bad. The chorus is repeated twice more, reiterating the singer's sense of complete self-reliance and strength.

Overall, the song sends a message of self-confidence and resilience, reminding listeners that they too have the power within themselves to overcome any obstacle.

Line by Line Meaning

Sexy lady knows what she wants out of life
She is a confident and self-assured woman who has a clear vision of her goals and ambitions.

See she got her own means
She is financially independent and self-sufficient.

Doing whatever she likes
She doesn't conform to societal norms and lives life on her own terms.

Feels good to have you
While she enjoys companionship, she doesn't require it to be happy.

She don't need you
She is perfectly capable of taking care of herself and doesn't rely on a man for anything.

She can't depend on a man
She recognizes that men are not always reliable and chooses not to rely on them for anything important.

After all that she's been through
She has faced hardships and challenges but has remained strong and resilient.

She ain't running behind you
She doesn't chase after men or beg for their attention or affection.

Trust me I know 'cause I am her
The artist is confidently asserting that they are also a strong and independent person.

And I got (I got)
I have everything I need

What I need (what I need)
I only require what I have and nothing more

Right here (right here)
All that I need is already within me

It's in me (in me)
I possess all the necessary qualities to achieve my goals

I am (I am)
I am enough

Everything (everything)
I have everything I need to succeed

All that I need and I won't be defeated
I have the determination and resilience to overcome any obstacle

I won't stop now
I am committed to my goals and won't give up

Got it all (got it all) figured out (figured out)
I have a clear understanding of how to achieve my goals

I'm everything
I have everything I need to succeed

So you can't be mad that
There is no reason to be upset that

She had the strength to survive
She displayed resilience and toughness in overcoming challenges

Through the good and the bad
She persisted through both positive and negative experiences

She's having the time of her life
She is enjoying life to the fullest

If you are throw your hands up
If you also recognize your own strength and independence, show it by raising your hands

If you are let me see your hands up
Demonstrate your own self-confidence and resilience by raising your hands

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BOBBY DARIN

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