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.
It's You or No One
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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And how did I guess that the long loneliness was past
I merely looked at you and I knew then and there I knew
It's you or no one for me
I'm sure of this every time we kiss
Now and forever when forever is done
You'll find that you are still the one
So please don't say no to my plea
'Cause if you do then I'm all through
There's this about you
My world's an empty world without you
It's you or no one for me
It's a matter of now and forever
When forever is all done
You'll find you are still the one
So please don't say no to my plea
'Cause if you do then I'm all through
There's this about you
My world's an empty world without you
It's you or no one for me
It's you or no one for me
It's you or no one for me
The lyrics to Bobby Darin's song, "It's You or No One," speak to the power of love and how it can bring about a profound sense of certainty and completeness. The opening lines of the song state that the singer somehow knew that his long period of loneliness was behind him and that the warmth of his new love would outlast any fleeting feelings of passion or infatuation. This sense of certainty is reinforced throughout the chorus, where the singer proclaims that he is sure that he wants to be with this person "now and forever when forever is done."
The lyrics capture the idea that true love cannot be easily explained or rationalized, but instead is something that can only be felt in the heart. The singer asserts that he merely had to look at the person he loves to realize that he didn't want to be with anyone else. He is adamant that this person is the only one for him, and that his world would be empty without them.
The final lines of the song, "It's you or no one for me," serve as a powerful refrain that reinforces the central message of the song. The repetition of this line brings a sense of finality and closure to the song, underscoring the idea that when someone has found their true love, there is no going back.
Overall, the lyrics to "It's You or No One," convey a deep sense of longing, certainty, and fulfillment that love can bring. The song is a testament to the power of romantic love to transform and complete a person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
How did I know that the warmth of the glow would last
How did I realize that the feeling of warmth within me that your presence caused is going to be long-lasting
And how did I guess that the long loneliness was past
How did I figure out that the feeling of loneliness that lasted for a long time has finally disappeared
I merely looked at you and I knew then and there I knew
Just by looking at you, I knew right away that you're the one for me
It's you or no one for me
There's no one else for me but you
I'm sure of this every time we kiss
I'm convinced of our love every time we share a moment of intimacy
Now and forever when forever is done
Our love is meant to last for eternity
You'll find that you are still the one
You'll come to realize that you're the only one I'll ever love
So please don't say no to my plea
Please don't reject my request or else I won't have anyone else to turn to
'Cause if you do then I'm all through
Because if you reject me, I'll feel hopeless and lost
There's this about you
There's something unique about you that I can't find in anyone else
My world's an empty world without you
My life would be meaningless and empty without you
It's you or no one for me
I'm certain that it's only you who can complete me
It's a matter of now and forever
Our love and commitment to each other is important for both present and future
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULE STYNE, SAMMY CAHN
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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.