Darling I Know
The El-Rays Lyrics


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Oh yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
I just wanna have a good time
Leave all my cares behind me
No matter what my day started to be
I ain’t gone let it effect me
Rather it’s cold outside
Or rain this time
It don’t really matter
I’ve got this joy inside me
See I look good
I feel fine
I see blue skies through these eyes
But it wasn’t like this all the time
I’ve made my decision
I'm gone have a good ole time
Hey hey hey hey
I don’t know what you come to do
I don’t know what you come to do
I don’t know what you come to do
I don’t know what you come to do
I just wanna have a good time
Leave all my cares behind me
No matter what my cares behind me
No matter what my day started to be
I ain’t gone let it effect me
Rather it’s cold this time
Or rain outside
It don’t really matter
I’ve got this joy inside me
See I look good
I feel fine
I see blue skies through these eyes
But it wasn’t like this all the time
I’ve made my decision
I'm gone have a good ole time
Hey hey hey hey
I don’t know what you come to do
I don’t know what you come to do
I don’t know what you come to do
I don’t know what you come to do
I come to clap my hands
I come to clap my hands
I come to clap my hands
I come to clap my hands
I come to do my dance
I come to do my dance
I come to do my dance
I come to do my dance
I I I I
I just wanna have a good time
I I I I
I just wanna have a good time
I I I I
I just wanna have a good time
I I I I
I just wanna have a good time




I I I I
I just wanna have a good time

Overall Meaning

The El-Rays's song "Darling I Know" is a lively and upbeat tune that expresses the desire to have a good time and not allow any negative circumstances or attitudes to get in the way. The song is a celebration of joy and the decision to focus on the positive aspects of life rather than dwelling on the negative. The repetitive chorus reflects the simplicity of the message and the infectious nature of happiness.


The lyrics suggest that the singer has had struggles in the past, but through a change in mindset, they have found a way to look at life differently. Rather than allowing external factors to dictate their mood, they have decided to take control of their own happiness. The lines "See I look good, I feel fine, I see blue skies" imply a sense of empowerment and a willingness to see the good in every situation. The call and response section of the song between the singer and backing vocals adds to the feeling of community and unity.


Overall, "Darling I Know" is a song about finding joy in the present moment and choosing to let go of negativity. The lyrics are simple but effective, capturing the essence of the message in a catchy and upbeat melody.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for what follows.


Yeah yeah
Continued enthusiasm and anticipation.


I just wanna have a good time
No desire for negativity or struggles, solely want to enjoy life.


Leave all my cares behind me
Intention of not allowing any stresses or troubles weigh me down.


No matter what my day started to be
No matter how the day has been, it won't affect my current mood.


I ain’t gone let it effect me
Refuse to let any negative experiences impact my present.


Rather it’s cold outside
Even if it is unpleasant outside, I won't let it get to me.


Or rain this time
Even if it is raining, I won't let it dampen my spirits.


It don’t really matter
Nothing can stop me from having a good time.


I’ve got this joy inside me
Feeling content and happy from within.


See I look good
Physical appearance is a reflection of happiness and positivity.


I feel fine
Feeling great inside and out.


I see blue skies through these eyes
Optimistic viewpoint, with a positive outlook on life.


But it wasn’t like this all the time
Acknowledgment of past struggles and hardships.


I’ve made my decision
Consciously chose to have a good time despite any previous difficulties.


I'm gone have a good ole time
Fully committed to having a great time.


Hey hey hey hey
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm.


I don’t know what you come to do
Unsure of what others aim to do or what their intentions are.


I come to clap my hands
Intention of celebrating, applauding, and expressing joy.


I come to do my dance
Intention of fully enjoying the moment, expressing oneself, and having fun.


I I I I
Repeated emphasis on personal desires and intentions.


I just wanna have a good time
Reiterating the main intention of enjoying oneself and having fun.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jesse Miller

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Comments from YouTube:

@garymoultrie6702

Never any pretense with these oldies., just straightforward, reeling-feeling Music. My older sister had the best ones, and I had the privilege of hearing them way back then.

@krobigraubart

Excellent dreamy ballad, thank you so very much Charles!

@paulriofski7982

Thanks, Charles, for posting this early classic by the Dells as the El Rays!

@itsgotime2531

If you weren't in love before this song, you soon will be! Wow! Thank you so much ☺.

@Vonwitzy

Welcome

@carltonparrott6124

Historic record!

@davehunt9441

The flip side of this record has my sisters name on it

@ninekain3475

So cool!

@ilbmlb51

Heyyyy......Chuck C.......you got this on a 45😵😵......WOWWW.......Nice post.....love it...😃😃

@Vonwitzy

Thank you Choock

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