Bobby Darin (May 14, 1936 - December 20, 1973, Bronx NY.) was born Walden R… Read Full Bio ↴Bobby Darin (May 14, 1936 - December 20, 1973, Bronx NY.) was born Walden Robert Cassotto and was one of the most popular rock and roll American teen idols of the late 1950s. However, he is widely respected for being a multi-talented, versatile performer.

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.

Whispering
Bobby Darin Lyrics

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Don't worry I'm not looking at you
Gorgeous and dressed in blue
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
Gorgeous and dressed in blue
I know it drives you crazy
When I pretend you don't exist
When I'd like to lean in close
And run my hands against your lips

Though we haven't even spoken
Still I sense there's a rapport
So whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
Whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
Gorgeous and dressed in blue
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
I know you see me see you
As you see me walk on past
When there's nothing more I'd like to do
Then come in close and hear you laugh
Though we haven't even spoken
Still I sense there's a rapport
So whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
Yea whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
Whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home

Hmm whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home

Overall Meaning

The song "Whispering" by Bobby Darin is a love song about two people who share a connection but have not yet spoken to each other. Bobby Darin describes a woman who he finds attractive and who is wearing a blue dress. He tells her not to worry that he is not looking at her, even though he is. He acknowledges that it drives her crazy when he pretends she doesn't exist but he would like to be closer to her.

Despite not having spoken to each other, Bobby Darin senses a connection between them, and he asks her to whisper her phone number so that he can call her up. The song ends with him repeating the request to whisper her number.

The lyrics of the song convey a feeling of longing and desire. Bobby Darin is describing the emotions of someone trying to build up the courage to speak to someone they find attractive. Even though they haven't spoken yet, there is a sense of familiarity and understanding between them.

Overall, "Whispering" is a romantic song that captures the feeling of wanting to connect with someone and build a relationship. It conveys a sense of vulnerability and risk-taking that is familiar to anyone who has ever fallen in love.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't worry I'm not looking at you
I am intentionally avoiding eye contact with you

Gorgeous and dressed in blue
You are attractive and wearing blue clothing

I know it drives you crazy
I am aware that my behavior annoys you

When I pretend you don't exist
I act as if I do not see you

When I'd like to lean in close
I have a desire to be physically closer to you

And run my hands against your lips
I want to touch your mouth with my hands

Though we haven't even spoken
We have not had a conversation

Still I sense there's a rapport
I feel a connection or understanding between us

So whisper me your number
Tell me your phone number in a hushed tone

I'll call you up at home
I will contact you via telephone at your residence

I know you see me see you
You are aware that I am looking at you

As you see me walk on past
I continue walking by you

When there's nothing more I'd like to do
I do not have any other plans or desires

Then come in close and hear you laugh
I want to be close to you and enjoy your laughter

Hmm whisper me your number
Expressing a sound of contemplation before requesting a phone number

I'll call you up at home
I will contact you via telephone at your residence

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Richard Coburn, Vincent Rose, John Schonberger

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