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A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics


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Some like a night at the movies, some like a dance or a show
Some are content with an evening spent home by the radio
Some like to live for the moment, some like to just reminisce
But whenever I have an evening to spend.
Just give me one like this
This is a lovely way to spend an evening.
Can't think of anything I'd rather do
This is a lovely way to spend an evening, can't think of anyone as lovely as you
A casual stroll through a garden.
A kiss by a lazy lagoon
Catching a breath of moonlight, humming our favorite tune
This is a lovely way to spend an evening
I want to save all my nights and spend them with you
Catching a breath of moonlight, humming our favorite tune
This is a lovely way to spend an evening
I want to save all my nights and spend them with you

Overall Meaning

Engelbert Humperdinck's "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening" is a romantic ballad about spending time with someone special. The lyrics suggest that while some people enjoy going out to movies, dances or shows, the singer prefers spending an evening with his love. He describes a series of simple activities such as taking a stroll in a garden, sharing a kiss by a lagoon, and catching a breath of moonlight while humming their favorite tune. The song is a testament to the power of love and the beauty of spending time with a loved one.


The lyrics highlight the fact that sometimes, the simple things in life are the ones that matter the most. While others may be content with more extravagant ways of spending their evenings, the singer finds joy in the company of his significant other. The song's sentiment is universal, and it has been covered by many artists since its release.


Line by Line Meaning

Some like a night at the movies, some like a dance or a show
Different people enjoy different activities, such as going to the movies or dancing.


Some are content with an evening spent home by the radio
Some people prefer to stay at home and listen to the radio.


Some like to live for the moment, some like to just reminisce
Some people live in the present, while others prefer to remember the past.


But whenever I have an evening to spend. Just give me one like this
But for me, whenever I have free time, I want to spend it in this way.


This is a lovely way to spend an evening. Can't think of anything I'd rather do
Spending an evening like this is wonderful, and I can't think of anything better to do.


This is a lovely way to spend an evening, can't think of anyone as lovely as you
Being with you in this way is so beautiful, and there's no one else I'd rather be with.


A casual stroll through a garden. A kiss by a lazy lagoon
Walking through a garden and sharing a kiss by a calm body of water is so romantic.


Catching a breath of moonlight, humming our favorite tune
Breathing in the night air and humming a song we love is a simple pleasure that brings us joy.


I want to save all my nights and spend them with you
I want to spend every night with you, cherishing these beautiful moments together.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Adams, Jimmy McHugh

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