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.
Now We're One
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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Hold me tight, never let me go
Make the feeling run up my spine
You know I'm yours and you are mine
Now that we are married, baby
We don't have to worry
Now we're one
Now we're one and you're my bride
We don't have to run and hide
Every time I want to hold your hand
To be afraid someone won't understand
Now that we are married, baby
We don't have to worry
Now we're one
Well, I wanna jump to the moon and yell out loud
I feel like I'm walking on an eighteenth cloud
We're gonna put all our fears and cares behind
Ever since we heard the wedding bells chime
Now we're one and I love you so
Hold me tight, never let me go
Make the feeling run up my spine
You know I'm yours and you are mine
Now that we are married, baby
We don't have to worry
Now we're one
I wanna jump to the moon and yell out loud
I feel like I'm walking on an eighteenth cloud
We're put all our fears and cares behind
Ever since we heard the wedding bells chime
Now we're one and you're my bride
We don't have to run and hide
Every time I want to hold your hand
To be afraid someone won't understand
Now that we are married, baby
We don't have to worry
Now we're one
Now we're one, now we're one
Now we're one, now we're one
The song "Now We're One" by Bobby Darin is a joyful celebration of love and marriage. The song is addressed to Darin's new wife, whom he has just married, and expresses a sense of relief and peace now that they are joined together as one. The opening lines "Now we're one and I love you so / Hold me tight, never let me go" set the tone for the rest of the song, which continues to express the joy and happiness of being together as a married couple. The lyrics repeat the idea that now that they are married, they no longer have to worry about anything and can enjoy life together without fear.
The second verse continues with the theme of no longer having to hide their love or be afraid of what others might think. Darin expresses the desire to hold his wife's hand without fear of judgment, emphasizing the newfound freedom that comes with marriage. The final verse is a joyful exclamation of their love and happiness, with the imagery of jumping to the moon and walking on clouds emphasizing the sense of elation and excitement that comes with a new marriage.
Overall, "Now We're One" is a simple yet deeply felt expression of the joy and security that comes with marriage. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody perfectly capture the sense of celebration that accompanies such an occasion.
Line by Line Meaning
Now we're one and I love you so
Now that we are married, we have become one and I love you very much.
Hold me tight, never let me go
Always hold me tightly and never let me go.
Make the feeling run up my spine
When you hold me and make me feel secure, it sends a shiver down my spine.
You know I'm yours and you are mine
As husband and wife, we belong to each other only.
Now that we are married, baby
After getting married, my love.
We don't have to worry
We don't need to feel anxious or afraid anymore.
Now we're one
We are now united as one.
Now we're one and you're my bride
Since we got married, you have become my wife and now we are one.
We don't have to run and hide
Now that we are married, we don't need to hide or be afraid of what other people will think.
Every time I want to hold your hand
Whenever I feel the need to hold your hand.
To be afraid someone won't understand
Without being afraid of other people not understanding our love.
Well, I wanna jump to the moon and yell out loud
I am so happy that I want to jump to the moon and shout out loud!
I feel like I'm walking on an eighteenth cloud
I feel so happy that I feel like I am walking on a cloud that is much higher than any other cloud.
We're gonna put all our fears and cares behind
Now that we are married, we are going to leave all our fears and worries behind us.
Ever since we heard the wedding bells chime
Since the moment we heard the wedding bells, we have been so happy and in love.
Now we're one, now we're one
Now that we are married, we are united as one and will always be together.
Contributed by Molly S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Agata F
Unique, unsurpassed, extraordinary Darin. Forever in my heart.