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.
Intro. & Hello Young Lovers
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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I hope your troubles are few
All my good wishes go with you tonight
I've been in love like you
Be brave young lovers and follow your star
Be brave and faithful and true
Cling very close to each other tonight
I know how it feels to have wings on your heels
And to fly down the street in a trance
You fly down a street on a chance that you'll meet
And you meet, not really by chance
Don't cry young lovers whatever you do
Don't cry because I'm alone
All of my mem'ries are happy tonight
I've had a love of my own
I've had a love of my own like yours
I've had a love of my own
Bobby Darin's song "Intro" is a heartfelt message to young lovers. He expresses his hope that their troubles are minimal and that they find joy in each other's company. Darin shares that he has experienced love before and encourages the couple to be brave and true to each other. He also tells them to hold on to each other tightly and not to cry, assuring them that he has his own lovely memories of love.
The opening lines of the song, "Hello young lovers whoever you are, I hope your troubles are few," is perhaps one of the most touching opening lines in any song. It sets the tone for a message of hope and positivity. Darin's advice for young lovers to be brave, faithful and true to each other is a reminder that a strong foundation of trust and honesty is key to a happy and fulfilling relationship. His advice to hold each other tightly is an expression of the need for physical closeness and emotional support in a relationship.
The song's bridge offers insight into Darin's personal experiences with love. He shares his memories of what it feels like to have wings on your heels, to feel like you're flying down the street in a trance, hoping to meet someone special. Darin's lyrics are poetic and relatable, capturing the essence of what it feels like to be in love.
Overall, Bobby Darin's "Intro" is a beautiful and insightful message to young lovers. His lyrics are timeless and offer guidance to anyone embarking on the journey of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello young lovers whoever you are
Bobby hopes everyone listening to his song finds love.
I hope your troubles are few
Bobby hopes his listeners' lives are free of stress and worry.
All my good wishes go with you tonight
Bobby is sending his good energy to his listeners in hopes they will find love.
I've been in love like you
Bobby has experienced love before.
Be brave young lovers and follow your star
Bobby encourages his listeners to look for true love and not settle.
Be brave and faithful and true
Bobby wants his listeners to be faithful to their true love.
Cling very close to each other tonight
Bobby knows how it feels to be in love and wants his listeners to embrace it.
I know how it feels to have wings on your heels
Bobby knows what it's like to be on cloud nine from love.
And to fly down the street in a trance
Bobby has experienced falling in love where everything else fades away.
You fly down a street on a chance that you'll meet
When in love, Bobby knows it feels like you're walking around hoping to bump into your beloved.
And you meet, not really by chance
Bobby believes in destiny bringing two people together at the right time.
Don't cry young lovers whatever you do
Bobby is there for his listeners and wants them to stay strong even through heartbreak.
Don't cry because I'm alone
Bobby wants to reassure his listeners that being lonely is not the end of the world.
All of my mem'ries are happy tonight
Bobby reflects on his past love fondly.
I've had a love of my own
Bobby has experienced love before and is speaking from that experience.
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Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II, RICHARD RODGERS
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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.