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.
Some of These Days
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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You're gonna miss me, baby
Some of these days
You're gonna feel you're so lonely
You'll miss my huggin'
You're gonna miss my kissin'
You'll miss me, baby
You'll feel so lonely
And want me only
'Cause you'll know, baby
You always had your way
And if you leave me
You know, it's gonna grill me
You're gonna miss, your thin little daddy
Some of these days
I said some of these days
You're gonna miss me, baby
I'm talking about days
You're gonna feel so lonely
You're gonna miss my huggin'
You're gonna miss my kissin'
You'll miss me, baby
When I'm long gone away
You're gonna feel so lonely
And beg for me only
'Cause you know, baby
I always gave you, your way
And if you leave me
You know, it's gonna grill me
You'll miss, your thin little daddy
Some of these days
The lyrics to Bobby Darin's song "Some of These Days" are a passionate warning to a lover who might take the singer for granted. The song communicates a sense of inevitability - the singer knows that his lover will miss him and feel lonely when he's no longer around. The lyrics are full of tactile descriptions that convey a sense of intimacy - the lover will miss the singer's hugging and kissing.
The song conveys a sense of vulnerability, as the singer expresses fear that his lover might leave him. He warns that if she does, it will "grill him" - an expression that implies intense anguish. However, the singer retains a sense of confidence, asserting that the lover will recognize that he always gave her what she wanted. The lyrics also include a playful note, as the singer refers to himself as the lover's "thin little daddy." Overall, the song conveys a mix of emotions - passion, vulnerability, and confidence - with a sense of inevitability permeating the entire song.
Line by Line Meaning
Some of these days
At some point in the future
You're gonna miss me, baby
You will regret not having me around
Some of these days
At some point in the future
You're gonna feel you're so lonely
You will experience a deep sense of loneliness
You'll miss my huggin'
You will realize the warmth and comfort of my embrace
You're gonna miss my kissin'
You will recognize the passion and affection of my kisses
You'll miss me, baby
You will long for my presence
When I am far away
When I am no longer close to you
You'll feel so lonely
Your sense of isolation will be intense
And want me only
You will desire only me
'Cause you'll know, baby
Because you will understand
You always had your way
You were accustomed to getting what you wanted
And if you leave me
If you choose to depart from me
You know, it's gonna grill me
You are aware that it will deeply affect me
You're gonna miss, your thin little daddy
You will miss me, your slim father figure
Some of these days
At some point in the future
I said some of these days
I repeat, at some point in the future
You're gonna miss me, baby
You will regret not having me around
I'm talking about days
I am referring to a specific time period
You're gonna feel so lonely
You will experience a deep sense of loneliness
You're gonna miss my huggin'
You will realize the warmth and comfort of my embrace
You're gonna miss my kissin'
You will recognize the passion and affection of my kisses
You'll miss me, baby
You will long for my presence
When I'm long gone away
When I am far away for an extended period
You're gonna feel so lonely
Your sense of isolation will be intense
And beg for me only
You will plead for my sole attention
'Cause you know, baby
Because you will understand
I always gave you, your way
I always acquiesced to your demands
And if you leave me
If you choose to depart from me
You know, it's gonna grill me
You are aware that it will deeply affect me
You'll miss, your thin little daddy
You will miss me, your slim father figure
Some of these days
At some point in the future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: SHELTON BROOKS, FRANCOIS JOSEPH CHARLES SALABERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
n00se
Some of these days
You're gonna miss me, honey
Some of these days
You'll feel so lonely
You're gonna miss my huggin'
You'll miss my kissin'
You may even miss me, baby
When I'm gone away
You're gonna feel lonely
And want me only
‘Cause you know, honey
Kinda always had your way
Say baby if you leave me, oh yes oh yes
You know it's gonna grieve me
You're gonna miss your boney little daddy
'Cause one of these... yeah
Said some of these days (Aw... do it, Sophie!)
You're gonna miss me honey, huh
And I'm talkin' about days
When you feel all lonely
You're gonna miss my huggin'
You're gonna miss my kissin'
You may even miss me, honey
When I'm long gone away
I hope you feel lonely
And want me only
‘Cause you know lover
Ya always had your way
And if-a you-a-a leave me
You know it's gonna grie-ee-ee-ve me
You'll miss-a your brown-eyed daddy (Grab it now!)
Some of these daaaaa-ays
John Goodwin
Bobby was a close friend of mine. For those who love his music, I want you to know that he was as kind, thoughtful and generous as he was talented. As a performer and recording artist, he gave everybody everything he had. To those who got to experience that energy personally, he was an wonderful friend, never farther than a phone call away.
murp h
Thanks for the comment. Great to hear it.
Zorina Bakah
Thanks for your lovely comments shared here. Its so great to have these memories. I wish we could all have known him.
Pam Mixon
John your one very lucky person to have known this guy he was awesome a complete performer.
Sneakerarchive
please try to do a documentary...
Amber Lee Harrington
What an incredible joy it must have been to be friends with him. I'm so happy you got to experience that, and thank you for reaffirming how wonderful he was... I know the world still distrusts a Kevin Spacey, but I will forever be grateful that he did the movie Beyond the Sea, because Bobby deserves the recognition❤
Zorina Bakah
This man was the master and this shows why. He could do it all. Almost 50 years not in this world and this is still a joy to watch. Nobody does it better. We'll always be wishing for more.
Nicola
I could watch this a thousand times and not get bored. How can you not love Bobby?
Zorina Bakah
Ditto!
J.C. Conway
There are a few singers,performers that stay with you all your life and Bobby Darin is one of them, I could listen to this guy over and over and never get tired of his magnificence.