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.
That's All
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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And the promise to be near each time you call
And the only heart I own for you and you alone
That's all, that's all
I can only give you country walks in springtime
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
And the love whose burning light will warm the winter's night
There are those I am sure who have told you
They would give you the world for a toy
All I have are these arms to enfold you
And a love time can never destroy
If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
Say it's me that you'll adore for now and evermore
That's all, that's all
There are those I am sure who have told you
They would give you the world for a toy
All I have are these arms to enfold you
And a love time can never destroy
If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
Say it's me that you'll adore, yes me that you'll adore
For now and evermore, that's all
The lyrics of Bobby Darin's song That's All are a declaration of love towards someone special. The singer expresses his limitations in offering material wealth indicating his inability to offer the world as a toy to his loved one. However, he vows to provide unconditional and everlasting love to the person, describing his heart as the only one he owns, solely for his special one. He promises to be always present for his beloved, to share both the fragrant, flowing country walks in springtime, and the cold, winter nights, embracing her with his love.
The singer compares his tiny offerings to those of the world by others, stating that his love is pure and sincere, just like his simple demands. He only asks for his lover to adore him, for now, and evermore. The lyrics hold special significance as they depict the strife of genuine love, the willingness to love someone despite not possessing tangible items.
That's All is one of Bobby Darin's most popular ballads that was released in 1959. Written by Bob Haymes and Alan Brandt, the song achieved enormous success and was ranked high on music charts for several weeks. The song won the singer a Grammy nomination for the Best Vocal Performance Male in 1960.
Line by Line Meaning
I can only give you love that lasts forever
All I have to offer is a love that will never fade away
And the promise to be near each time you call
I will always be there for you when you need me
And the only heart I own for you and you alone
The only heart I have belongs to you and no one else
That's all, that's all
That's everything I can give you
I can only give you country walks in springtime
I can only offer you simple pleasures like walks in the countryside during spring
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
I will comfort you during the times when nature starts to change
And the love whose burning light will warm the winter's night
My love will be enough to keep you warm during the cold winter nights
There are those I am sure who have told you
I know there are people who have made promises to you in the past
They would give you the world for a toy
They might have offered everything extravagant for something insignificant
All I have are these arms to enfold you
The only thing I can offer you is my embrace
And a love time can never destroy
My love for you will never fade away with time
If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
If you're wondering what I want from you in exchange, my love...
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
...it's nothing much, just for you to love me too
Say it's me that you'll adore for now and evermore
Just promise me that you will love me for eternity
That's all, that's all
That's everything I ask for in return
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MERLE TRAVIS
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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.