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.
Through a Long and Sleepless Night
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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I whisper your name
Through a long and sleepless night
Of who is to blame
Can't help but wonder
If you're lonely too
As I lie here and toss about
How I wish, my heart with me
My memories alone
Why must I re-dream, re-live
The Joys we have known
I pray that someday
Our love will see the light' til then
In thick dark silence I beg my heart to replace
All through and oh so long and sleepless night
I pray that someday
Our love will see the light' til then
In thick dark silence
I beg my heart to replace
All through alone so long and sleepless night
The opening lines of "Through a Long and Sleepless Night" by Bobby Darin reveal a story of a sleepless night spent yearning for the presence of a loved one. The lyrics suggest that there is no rest or respite during this time, with only the repetition of the person's name to keep the singer company. The song further portrays the deep sense of loss and abandonment that only adds to the sleeplessness. The lyrics suggest that both parties feel a sense of guilt or responsibility for the fallout, wondering about the causes behind the absence.
The song speaks to the heartache of unrequited love and the hopeful anticipation of a future where the love that was once shared might be reignited. The singer continues to imagine the memories that they once shared, replaying happy moments over and over. With the phrase "I pray that someday our love will see the light 'til then," it is clear that there is hope for the future of the relationship.
One can feel the raw and intense emotions that underly the lyrics to this song. The lyrics combine beautifully with Darin's hauntingly moving voice that brings to life the sense of longing and loss that the words convey. "Through a Long and Sleepless Night" is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures the depths of human emotions that are so hard to express in ordinary ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Through a long and sleepless night
There is a sense of loneliness and restlessness that accompanies the singer through the whole night
I whisper your name
The singer longs for the person that they're thinking of, to the point of whispering their name in hopes that it will somehow bring them closer
Of who is to blame
The singer is in a state of confusion about what went wrong in the relationship, and who is responsible for causing the hurt
Can't help but wonder
The artist is plagued by questions about the other person's feelings and whether they share the same pain and longing
If you're lonely too
The artist is curious about whether the other person is also experiencing the same sense of isolation and sorrow
As I lie here and toss about
The singer is unable to find rest, tossing and turning as they remain preoccupied with thoughts of the other person
So alone, so without you
The singer feels incredibly lonely and incomplete without the other person by their side
How I wish, my heart with me
The artist longs to have their heart and the other person together once again
My memories alone
The artist is left with only their memories of the other person and the good times that they had
Why must I re-dream, re-live
The artist is haunted by memories that feel like they are stuck in an endless cycle of replay, unable to move on from the past
The Joys we have known
The singer remembers the happier times that they shared with the other person
I pray that someday
The artist holds onto the hope that things will one day be better, that they and the other person will be together again
Our love will see the light' til then
The singer believes that their love will overcome the obstacles that are currently keeping them apart
In thick dark silence I beg my heart to replace
The singer is desperate to find a way to move on from the pain, begging their own heart to help them forget and find happiness again
All through and oh so long and sleepless night
The singer has been consumed by their thoughts and feelings for the entire night, unable to find rest or solace
All through alone so long and sleepless night
The artist has been completely alone with their thoughts throughout the long and restless night
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALFRED NEWMAN, MACK GORDON
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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.