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.
Oh Lonesome Me
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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I'm just a fool for staying home and having none
I can't get over how she set me free
Oh lonesome me
A bad mistake I'm making bout just hanging round
I know that I should have some fun an paint the town
A love sick fool that's blind and just can't see
I'll bet she's not like me
She's out an fancy free
Flirting with the boys with all her charms
But I still love her so
And brother don't you know
I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
Well there must be some way
I can lose these lonesome blue
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
Oh lonesome me
(guitar solo) (ba-de-op-bop-bop)
(ba-de-op-bop-bop)
(Oh lonesome me)
Well I bet she's not like me
She's out and fancy free
Flirting with the boys with all her charms
But I still love her so
And brother don't you know
I'd welcome her right back into my arms
Well there must be some way
I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
Oh lonesome me
Oh lonesome me
In "Oh Lonesome Me," Bobby Darin sings about feeling alone and pining for a girl who has left him. He is envious of others who are out having fun, while he is stuck at home wallowing in his sadness. Darin recognizes that he is making a mistake by not getting out and enjoying life, but he cannot seem to break free from his despair. He imagines his ex-girlfriend as being carefree, out and about, and flirting with other boys, while he remains tethered to her memory. He knows he should move on and find someone new, but he is unable to shake off his loneliness.
The song highlights the theme of heartbreak and the struggle to move on after a failed relationship. Darin's lyrics and melody convey a deep sense of longing and melancholy, while also acknowledging the need to find a way to move forward. The song also captures the idea that sometimes, despite our best efforts to let go, we cannot help but want what we have lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's going out and having fun
Everyone is enjoying themselves by going out and socializing.
I'm just a fool for staying home and having none
I am foolish for staying at home with nothing to do.
I can't get over how she set me free
I cannot forget how she liberated me from the relationship.
Oh lonesome me
I am feeling lonely and isolated.
A bad mistake I'm making bout just hanging round
I made a mistake by lingering and not moving on from the past relationship.
I know that I should have some fun an paint the town
I am aware that I should go out and enjoy myself.
A love sick fool that's blind and just can't see
I am a foolish and lovesick person who is unable to see the reality of my situation.
I'll bet she's not like me
I am willing to wager that she is different from me.
She's out an fancy free
She is living freely and independently.
Flirting with the boys with all her charms
She is using her charms to flirt with other men.
But I still love her so
I still have deep feelings for her.
And brother don't you know
My friend, you should understand.
I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
I would happily take her back into my life if given the opportunity.
Well there must be some way
There has to be a solution.
I can lose these lonesome blues
I can overcome this loneliness.
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I should let go of the past and seek out a new relationship.
I've thought of everything from A to Z
I have considered every possible option.
Oh lonesome me
I am still feeling lonely and isolated.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DON GIBSON
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This is one of those rare instances where I disagree with the production of something Bobby did in the studio. I Would have preferred for this to have been stripped back with just the piano, drums, bass. and a little acoustic guitar. The brass section just smothers it imo, just too over the top.