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.
There's A Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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And a sky of blue above
How the sun shines bright
The world's all right
Cause I'm in love.
There's a rainbow 'round my shoulder
And it fits me like a glove
I'll be warm
Cause I'm in love.
Hallelujah, how the folks will stare
When they see the solitaire
That my little sugar baby is gonna wear.
There's a rainbow 'round my shoulder
And a sky of blue above
And, I'm shoutin' so
The world will know
That I'm in love.
Hallelujah, how the folks are gonna stare
When they see that diamond solitaire
That my own true baby's gonna wear.
There's a rainbow 'round my shoulder
And a sky of blue above
And, I'm shoutin' so,
So the world will know,
I'm in love,
I'm in love,
There's a rainbow 'round my shoulder
And I'm in love.
The lyrics of Bobby Darin's "There's A Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder" express the singer's joyful disposition as a result of being in love. The imagery of a rainbow and a blue sky alludes to the bright and positive atmosphere of his world. The upbeat rhythm and melody complement the lyrics, creating a joyful and carefree mood. Darin is confident in his love, regardless of any difficulties or challenges that may come their way. He declares that he will continue to feel warm and secure in spite of any storms, and he even boasts about the diamond solitaire that he will soon be able to give his lover.
The repeated "Hallelujah" emphasizes the happiness and excitement that the singer feels about his love. He is confident that his joy will capture the attention of anyone around him, and they will surely notice the proverbial "rainbow" around his shoulder. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, conveying the feeling of being in love and the contagious nature of that feeling. The song is a timeless representation of the euphoria that is often experienced during the honeymoon phase of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a rainbow 'round my shoulder
I'm feeling happy and lucky, like there's a rainbow surrounding me
And a sky of blue above
The world is beautiful and full of possibilities, just like a clear blue sky
How the sun shines bright
Everything seems brighter and more joyful because of my feelings of love and happiness
The world's all right
Despite any problems or challenges, everything seems to be going well thanks to my positive outlook
Cause I'm in love.
My romantic feelings are the reason for my happiness and positivity
And it fits me like a glove
My love and happiness are a perfect fit for me and my life
Let it blow, let it storm
No matter what challenges or obstacles come my way, I'll still be happy because of my love
I'll be warm
My feelings of love will keep me comfortable and content in any situation
Hallelujah, how the folks will stare
Other people will notice and be surprised by how happy and content I am
When they see the solitaire
They'll be especially surprised when they see the engagement ring on my finger
That my little sugar baby is gonna wear.
My beloved partner will get to wear that special ring and share in our happiness
And, I'm shoutin' so
I'm so happy that I can't contain my excitement or joy
The world will know
I want everyone to know how happy and in love I am
That I'm in love.
This song, and my feelings of happiness and love, are all about my romantic relationship
There's a rainbow 'round my shoulder
This line repeats to emphasize the continued feeling of happiness and good fortune
And I'm in love.
The song ends with an affirmation of my continued feelings of love and happiness
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MEMORY LANE MUSIC GROUP, BOURNE CO.
Written by: DAVE DREYER, AL JOLSON, BILLY ROSE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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.