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 The Way Love Is
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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Then suddenly you're eight feet tall
She just walked in the room
And the gloomy room just glows
That's the way love is
That's how it goes
You're such a drag from nine 'til five
Then all at once you're so alive
Or wrinkles her nose
That's the way love is
That's how it goes
It's the world's oldest unsolved riddle
The kind of game you just can't win
And if you come up with the answer
You're a better man sir, than I, Gunga Din
So when that tingle hits you deep
And you're tired but you just can't sleep
Don't you take my word
Go and ask anyone who knows
That's the way love is
That's how it goes
It's the world's oldest unsolved riddle
The kind of game you just can't win
You come up with the answer
And you're a better man sir, than I, Gunga Din
So when that tingle hits you deep
And you're tired you don't sleep
Don't you take my word
Go and ask anyone who knows
That's the way love is
That's how it goes
That's how it goes
That's how it goes
The lyrics of Bobby Darin's "That's the Way Love Is" describe the unpredictable, unexplainable nature of falling in love. It begins by describing the feeling of being low and small, but suddenly feeling taller and more alive when the person they love walks into the room. Love has a way of making everything feel brighter and more hopeful. It's a feeling that can't be fully understood, even when it hits you deep.
The lyrics touch on the fact that love is one of the world's oldest unsolved riddles. It's a game that nobody really knows how to win, and even if you think you have found the answer, you are likely mistaken. The song suggests that if someone does come up with the answer, they would be a better man than Gunga Din - a reference to the classic Rudyard Kipling poem about a noble soldier.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the mysterious power of love. It acknowledges that love is a complex and often frustrating experience, but it is also one that can lift you up and make life feel more exciting.
Line by Line Meaning
You're feeling low and oh, so small
You're feeling down and insignificant
Then suddenly you're eight feet tall
Then someone comes along who makes you feel confident and empowered
She just walked in the room
A woman enters, catching your attention and changing the atmosphere
And the gloomy room just glows
The previously dull and depressing space is now bright and lively
That's the way love is
This is just how love operates
That's how it goes
This is how it always happens
You're such a drag from nine 'til five
You're unenthusiastic or unhappy about your workaday existence
Then all at once you're so alive
But then someone or something infuses you with energy and vitality
It's just the way she winks her eye
It may seem small or insignificant, but this woman's actions have a profound effect on you
Or wrinkles her nose
Even minor facial expressions can be enough to captivate you
It's the world's oldest unsolved riddle
Love is a mystery that remains unsolved throughout history
The kind of game you just can't win
It's a situation where there are no guaranteed outcomes
And if you come up with the answer
Even if you think you have it figured out
You're a better man sir, than I, Gunga Din
You're a smarter or luckier person than the singer of the song
So when that tingle hits you deep
When you feel a strong sensation of attraction or passion
And you're tired but you just can't sleep
Even if you're exhausted, you can't stop thinking about this person
Don't you take my word
The singer's experience and perspective can only offer so much advice
Go and ask anyone who knows
Seek out the wisdom of others who have experienced love
That's how it goes
This is how love operates
That's how it goes
This is how love always happens
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DEL SHANNON
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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.