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.
Splish Splash
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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Long about a Saturday night, yeah
A rub dub, just relaxin' in the tub
Thinkin' everythin' was alright
Well, I stepped out the tub
I put my feet on the floor
I wrapped the towel around me and IOpened the door
And then a-splish, splash
I jumped back in the bath
Well, how was I to know
There was a party goin' on?
There was a-splishin' and a-splashin'
Reelin' with the feelin'
Movin' and a-groovin'
Rockin' and a-rollin', yeah, yeah
Bing, bang, I saw the whole gang
Dancin' on my living room rug, yeah
Flip, flop, they was doin' the bop
All the teens had the dancin' but
There was lollipop with a Peggy Sue
Good golly, Miss Molly was-a even there, too
A- well-a, splish, splash, I forgot about the bath
I went and put my dancin' shoes on, yeah
I was a-rollin' and a-strollin'
Reelin' with the feelin'
Movin' and a-groovin'
Splishin' and a-splashin', yeah
Yes, I was a-splishin' and a-splashin'
I was a-rollin' and a-strollin'
Yeah, I was a-movin' and a-groovin'
We was a-reelin' with the feelin'
We was a-rollin' and a-strollin'
Movin' with the groovin'
Splish, splash, yeah
Splishin' and a-splashin'
One time I was splishin' and a-splashin'
Ooh, I was movin' and a-groovin'
Yeah, I was splishin' and a-splashin'
The lyrics to Bobby Darin's "Splish Splash" describe the unexpected turn of events that the songwriter experiences when he steps out of his bath to find a wild dance party happening in his living room. This humorous scenario is painted with detail and energy, as Darin describes himself wrapping a towel around his body before opening the door, only to jump back into the bath when he sees the partygoers. The song's chorus is catchy and fun, emphasizing the splashing and rocking that happens during the impromptu dance party.
At its core, "Splish Splash" is a lighthearted tribute to teenage fun and mischief. Darin's lyrics capture the thrill of finding unexpected joy and excitement, even in mundane moments like taking a bath. By the end of the song, Darin has fully embraced the party atmosphere, forgetting all about the bath he was planning to take and joining in on the fun.
Overall, "Splish Splash" is a playful and upbeat song that celebrates the joys of youth and spontaneity. It captures a moment in time when anything seems possible, and the only goal is to let loose and have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
Splish, splash, I was takin' a bath
I was taking a bath and splashing around in the water.
Long about a Saturday night, yeah
This happened on a Saturday night.
A rub dub, just relaxin' in the tub
I was just relaxing in the tub, making some noise.
Thinkin' everythin' was alright
I thought everything was okay.
Well, I stepped out the tub
I got out of the tub.
I put my feet on the floor
I stepped on the floor with my feet.
I wrapped the towel around me and I
I covered my body with a towel and
Opened the door
I opened the door.
And then a-splish, splash
Suddenly, I jumped back into the tub, splashing around again.
I jumped back in the bath
I went back into the bathtub.
Well, how was I to know
I had no idea because I didn't hear anything.
There was a party goin' on?
There was a party happening at my place.
There was a-splishin' and a-splashin'
Everyone was splashing around in the water.
Reelin' with the feelin'
Everyone was dancing and enjoying themselves.
Movin' and a-groovin'
People were dancing and having fun.
Rockin' and a-rollin', yeah, yeah
Everyone was enjoying the party to the fullest.
Bing, bang, I saw the whole gang
I suddenly saw everyone who was at the party.
Dancin' on my living room rug, yeah
They were dancing on my living room rug.
Flip, flop, they was doin' the bop
They were dancing to some sort of bop music.
All the teens had the dancin' but
All the teenagers were dancing to the beat.
There was lollipop with a Peggy Sue
There was someone called Peggy Sue holding a lollipop.
Good golly, Miss Molly was-a even there, too
Even Miss Molly was there and enjoying herself.
A- well-a, splish, splash, I forgot about the bath
I suddenly forgot that I was taking a bath because of the party.
I went and put my dancin' shoes on, yeah
I got my dancing shoes and started enjoying the party.
I was a-rollin' and a-strollin'
I was rolling and strolling around.
We was a-reelin' with the feelin'
Everyone was enjoying themselves and dancing.
We was a-rollin' and a-strollin'
Everyone was rolling and strolling around to the music.
Movin' with the groovin'
Everyone was dancing and swaying with the music.
Splish, splash, yeah
We were splashing and having fun in the water.
Splishin' and a-splashin'
Everyone was having fun and splashing around in the water.
One time I was splishin' and a-splashin'
I also joined in the fun and splashed around in the water.
Ooh, I was movin' and a-groovin'
I was dancing and enjoying myself.
Yeah, I was splishin' and a-splashin'
I was having fun and splashing in the water.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bobby Darin, Jean Murray
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Lyrics
Splish splash, I was taking a bath
Long about a Saturday night, yeah
A rub dub, just relaxing in the tub
Thinking everything was alright
Well, I stepped out the tub, put my feet on the floor
I wrapped the towel around me
And I opened the door, and then
A-splish splash, I jumped back in the bath
Well how was I to know there was a party going on
They was a-splishing and a-splashing, reeling with the feeling
Moving and a-grooving, rocking and a-rolling, yeah
Bing-bang, I saw the whole gang
Dancing on my living room rug, yeah
Flip flop, they was doing the bop
All the teens had the dancing bug
There was Lollipop with-a Peggy Sue
Good Golly, Miss Molly was-a even there, too
A-well-a, splish splash, I forgot about the bath
I went and put my dancing shoes on, yeah
I was a rolling and a-strolling, reeling with the feeling
Moving and a-grooving, splishing and a-splashing, yeah
Yes, I was a-splishing and a-splashing
I was a-rolling and a-strolling
Yeah, I was a-moving and a-grooving, whoo
We was a-reeling with the feeling, ha
We was a-rolling and a-strolling, moving with the grooving
Splish-splash, yeah
Yeah, splishing and a-splashing (One time)
I was a-splishing and a-splashing (Whoo, whee)
I was a-moving and a-grooving
Yeah, I was a-splishing and a-splashing
@ElizabethLimon-x3j
I'm a cna/caregiver.
My 81 year old friend sang this and she's very excited I found this on my tiny TV 😆
@aandjintucsonazusa9490
That's great!!!😅 I'm sure you both had fun listening and singing along. God bless you. You are doing God's work.
@faygojuggalo011
She got good taste I love oldies too
@ronfullerton3162
I was just the ornery little brother when my sister and her friends were bopping to this song. Looked up and played this song for a granddaughter who thought it was Elmo of Sesame Street who did this originally. Ha ha ha ha! I love it. To my wonderful sister Jocey who is now suffering from dementia, I love you and remember you as that great big sister who bopped around to the good old rock and roll while doing chores in that old Iowa farmhouse
@ArthurMrgan
I love how you refer to them as your friends
@retrorocket55
@ronfullerton3162 Hey Ron- I was wondering if your sister can still connect to/with rock & roll? I'm 73 and have long covid, with brain fog which is indistinguishable from dementia (from where I'm sitting) 😂 For some reason, a lot of the GREAT music I was digging on at 12 or 13 is coming to mind- core memories I'm trying not to lose..
@dancarpentieri7762
I've never seen someone genuinely love taking a bath as much as Bobby Darin.
@nathanschmidtke5901
I love refrigerators
@amanda5028
My two year old loves baths more than Bobby Darin, but only when Bobby Darin sings about it.
@tmcmasters8540
You love your bath right Bobby