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.
You're the Reason I'm Living
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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You're the breath that I take
You're the stars in my heaven
You're the sun when I wake
You're the reason I'm living
You carry me through
All of life's little burdens
I'd be lost without you
A long, long time ago
When I was down
You picked me up
And showed me that true love
Still could be found
You're the reason I do things
You're the things that I do
You're the reason I'm livin'
I'd be lost without you
Tell me again (you're the reason I'm living)
Oh, you carry me through
All of life's little burdens
I'd be lost without you
The lyrics to Bobby Darin's song "You're the Reason I'm Living" speak of the deep love and appreciation that the singer has for his significant other. He starts by saying that his partner is the reason why he's living, meaning that their love is his driving force and what keeps him going. He then compares his partner to the very things that sustain life, such as breath, stars, and the sun. These comparisons show how important his partner is to him and how they bring brightness and life to his world.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on a time when he was down and his partner picked him up and showed him that true love still exists. This suggests that their love has helped him through tough times and that they have been there for each other through thick and thin. The chorus repeats the idea that his partner is his reason for living and that they carry him through life's burdens. The song ends with a plea for his partner to remind him again that they are the reason for his existence.
Overall, the lyrics of "You're the Reason I'm Living" express a deep love and appreciation for a significant other. The lyrics compare the partner to important and valuable things in life, making it clear that this person is indispensable to the singer. Through tough times and life's burdens, the partner is there to carry him through, making their love the reason for the singer's existence.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the reason I'm living
You are the main purpose of my existence
You're the breath that I take
Your love is the air that I need to survive
You're the stars in my heaven
You are my guiding light in the darkness
You're the sun when I wake
You bring warmth and joy to my life every day
You carry me through
You support and help me overcome life's challenges
All of life's little burdens
The obstacles and difficulties that come with life
I'd be lost without you
I couldn't imagine my life without your love and support
A long, long time ago
In the past
When I was down
When I was feeling sad or defeated
You picked me up
You helped me feel better and gave me hope
And showed me that true love
You demonstrated the power and beauty of genuine affection
Still could be found
That real love still exists and is attainable
You're the reason I do things
My actions and decisions are motivated by my desire to please you
You're the things that I do
Everything I do is influenced by my love for you
Tell me again (you're the reason I'm living)
Reiterate the importance of your love in my life
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Written by: BOBBY DARIN
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Rivaldy Brian
Lyrics :
You're the reason I'm living
You're the breath that I take
You're the stars in my heaven
You're the sun when I wake
You're the reason I'm living
You carry me through
All of life's little burdens
I'd be lost without you
A long, long time ago
When I was down
You picked me up
And showed me that true love
Still could be found
You're the reason I do things
You're the things that I do
You're the reason I'm livin'
I'd be lost without you
Tell me again (you're the reason I'm living)
Oh, you carry me through
All of life's little burdens
I'd be lost without you
Agata F
Darin splendid singer of any musical genre, musician, songwriter, composer, dancer, actor and entertainer. What an immense talent.
Larry Powers
This was such a big hit when Bobby Darin wrote it in 1963. It is still and forever will be a beautiful song. Bobby was a talented entertainer, song writer and singer. His life was much too short. May his memory live on through his music. Numerous renditions of 'You're The Reason I'm Living' by talented artists have been recorded and are good, but Bobby Darin gave the BEST performance of his song.
Gerry Slessinger
Even Joey Bishop did this song. Not badly either.
Vincent Defeo
You got that right,he was Italian, what. Do you expect,?☺splish splash
Tony Canaris
Great song. I never knew he would sing classic pop AM crossover Hits.
Jevezy
To have the privilege of someone singing this magnificent song for you is wonderful.
Bill Lampton, Ph.D.
One of the finest love ballads ever!
Barbara Russell
Bill Lampton, Ph.D. up
RJ McAllister
1963; likely inspired by Ray Charles' "Modern Sounds in Country Music" disc that came out the prior year. Thing is, Darin wrote this one himself, as he often did when crossing musical genres, and delivers a powerful, yet understated vocal. It hit #3 on Top-40 and crossed to Country as well. Darin could do any form of music, and his loss at 37 in 1973 was a great loss for all.
Penny Richardson
Well said!