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 Funny Feeling
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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Something so square about her
That makes you care about her
More than you should
First that funny feeling then the warm comes on
A dull familiar lull before the storm comes on
Becomes achievable
It's unbelievable
What you can do
When that funny feeling touches you
And she has got that funny feeling too
That funny feeling that puts such demands on you
Better never let her get her hands on you
The inconceivable
Becomes achievable
It's unbelievable
What you can do
Once that funny feeling touches you
And she has got that funny feeling too
The lyrics to Bobby Darin's song That Funny Feeling explore the emotions one can experience when they meet someone who catches their attention. There is something intriguing and captivating about her, despite the feelings being inexplicable and complex. There is an air about her that makes you care about her more than you believe you should. The lyrics suggest that there is something at work that can't be explained, indescribable yet impossible to ignore - a magnetic force pulling them together.
The song suggests that when that funny feeling arises between two people, it can create an undeniable attraction that makes anything possible. The inconceivable suddenly becomes achievable, and everything seems unbelievable. However, the lyrics observe that it's recommended not to let her grasp that funny feeling because it creates such demands that once you're under her spell, you can't escape. The song highlights the transformative nature of love and attraction, turning the unattainable into something that is suddenly impossible to live without.
In conclusion, the lyrics of Bobby Darin's "That Funny Feeling" are about the inexplicable emotions experienced when two individuals meet and start to feel that funny feeling between them. The song portrays the power of attraction that eventually turns the impossible to attain into the possible, but also highlights the importance of being aware of the effects of something that can be just as dangerous as it is alluring.
Line by Line Meaning
There is an air about her
There's something unique and noticeable about her
Something so square about her
Something about her personality is predictable and old-fashioned
That makes you care about her
Her unusual traits make you strangely invested in her well-being
More than you should
Your level of concern for her is not appropriate for your relationship with her
First that funny feeling then the warm comes on
First comes an odd impulse, then it's followed by a surge of emotions
A dull familiar lull before the storm comes on
The quiet period before a major emotional event can feel familiar but is anticipating something intense
The inconceivable
Something that's difficult to imagine or believe
Becomes achievable
Becomes attainable or realizable
It's unbelievable
It's hard to accept as true
What you can do
What you're capable of doing
When that funny feeling touches you
When a strange feeling of attraction or impulse takes hold of you
And she has got that funny feeling too
And the object of your affection is experiencing the same attraction or urge
That funny feeling that puts such demands on you
The intense feeling of attraction puts high expectations on you
Better never let her get her hands on you
You should avoid becoming too involved with her
Once that funny feeling touches you
Once that strange feeling of attraction takes hold of you
And she has got that funny feeling too
And the person you're attracted to is experiencing the same urge
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOBBY DARIN
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EDITH SYMMANS
I love Bobby singing this….. so wonderful…... I remember seeing him perform it on the Andy Williams show….. I loved the way he kept singing when he muffed the lyric….. he is this exceptional entertainer who gave every bit of himself to his audience…… being of old school every performance had to be totally perfect no matter how sick he was at the time…… when Bobby went on stage he was a totally different person and we never saw just how ill he truly was…… performing was imbedded within his blood and this is what drove Bobby…… what ever he did had to be done 1,000 percent perfection ALWAYS and was….. what he set out to do in his life Bobby achieved and some…… great lessons learnt from the likes of George Burns, Jimmy Durante and others stayed with Bobby to the day he passed……. Bobby wrote this song for the movie and performed it….. I thank God daily that we still have Bobby's recordings…… what a legacy left behind for us to remember him by…… we lost the greatest multi-talented genius the day Bobby passed from this world, December 20th, 1973…… now he sings with the angels in heaven…… YOU ARE LOVED DEARLY, REMEMBERED FONDLY, WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER MORE NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN…… REST IN PEACE BOBBY DARIN !!!!!!!! I still miss Bobby's smiling face and his awesome voice that touches me deeply….
Marilyn Stevenson
Wow!! Why on earth don't I play this more often!!! Bobby..you were one cool, talented Cat!! (Tell me something I don't already know!!!) Miss you, Bobby!!!
Frank Schneider
There is an air about her
Something so square about her
That makes you care about her
More than you should
First that funny feeling then the warm comes on
A dull familiar lull before the storm comes on
The inconceivable
Becomes achievable
It's unbelievable
What you can do
When that funny feeling touches you
And she has got that funny feeling too
That funny feeling that puts such demands on you
Better never let her get her hands on you
The inconceivable
Becomes achievable
It's unbelievable
What you can do
Once that funny feeling touches you
And she has got that funny feeling too
Gary Byers
A FUNNY MOVIE, VERY ENTERTAINING!
Barry I. Grauman
Arranged and conducted by Richard Wess.
John Boy
whoever disliked this, I am going to go to your house and eat all of your lettuce
Gabriel P Thomas
John Mercado love you boo
John Boy
I love you gabe
Dave Adams
Are you a Rabbit John? I'm with you though love this, and BD was simply the best.
Ariel Sea
The women were dumb and selfish. Joan had to nerve to pawn his belongings and get angry when she found out his real identity. Her friend had her boyfriend punch Bobby’s friend and didn’t feel bad about it when they realized who he was.