1. A German composer
2. A … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1. A German composer
2. A British pop singer
1. Engelbert Humperdinck (German pronunciation: [ˈɛŋl̩bɛʁt ˈhʊmpɐdɪŋk]) (1 September 1854 – 27 September 1921) was a German composer, best known for his opera, Hänsel und Gretel. Humperdinck was born at Siegburg in the Rhine Province; at the age of 67 he died in Neustrelitz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
2. Engelbert Humperdinck (born Arnold George Dorsey; 2 May 1936) is a British pop singer, best known for his hits including "Release Me (And Let Me Love Again)" and "After the Lovin'" as well as "The Last Waltz" ("The Last Waltz with You").
Humperdinck represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012.
A Man Without Love
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics
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Sharing a love I thought would last forever
Moonlight to show the way so we can follow
Waiting inside her eyes was my tomorrow
Then something changed her mind, her kisses told me
I had no loving arms to hold me
Every day I wake up, then I start to break up
Lonely is a man without love
Every day I start out, then I cry my heart out
Lonely is a man without love
Every day I wake up, then I start to break up
Knowing that it's cloudy above
Every day I start out, then I cry my heart out
Lonely is a man without love
I cannot face this world that's fallen down on me
So if you see my girl, please send her home to me
Tell her about my heart that's slowly dying
Say I can't stop myself from crying
Every day I wake up, then I start to break up
Lonely is a man without love
Every day I start out, then I cry my heart out
Lonely is a man without love
Every day I wake up, then I start to break up
Knowing that it's cloudy above
Every day I start out, then I cry my heart out
Lonely is a man without love
Every day I wake up, then I start to break up
Lonely is a man without love
Every day I start out, then I cry my heart out
Lonely is a man without love
The lyrics of Engelbert Humperdinck's "A Man Without Love" depict a man who once had a love that he thought would last forever. However, something changed in his lover's mind and she left him with no explanation. He wakes up every day feeling lonely and heartbroken, unable to face the world that has fallen down on him. He asks anyone who sees his lover to send her back to him and tell her that his heart is slowly dying and he can't stop himself from crying.
The song captures the pain of losing love and the emptiness that it can leave behind. The use of the repetition of the phrase "Every day I wake up, then I start to break up" emphasizes the man's daily struggle with loneliness and heartbreak. The lines "Knowing that it's cloudy above" and "Moonlight to show the way so we can follow" contrast each other, highlighting how the man's life has changed from a bright, hopeful future to a dark, uncertain present.
Line by Line Meaning
I can remember when we walked together
I can remember a time when we used to walk together side by side.
Sharing a love I thought would last forever
We shared a love that I truly believed would last a lifetime.
Moonlight to show the way so we can follow
The moonlight would guide us while we walked together.
Waiting inside her eyes was my tomorrow
I saw my future reflected in her eyes, and I waited eagerly for it.
Then something changed her mind, her kisses told me
Something happened that made her change her mind, and her kisses spoke volumes.
I had no loving arms to hold me
I felt alone and without anyone to comfort me or hold me.
Every day I wake up, then I start to break up
Every morning, I wake up feeling broken and defeated.
Lonely is a man without love
A man who has no love in his life is bound to feel lonely and isolated.
Knowing that it's cloudy above
I wake up knowing that the day ahead is going to be difficult and full of challenges.
I cannot face this world that's fallen down on me
I feel overwhelmed and unable to cope with the challenges life has thrown my way.
So if you see my girl, please send her home to me
I am desperate to be reunited with the woman I love, and I would do anything to make that happen.
Tell her about my heart that's slowly dying
Let her know that my heart is breaking, and I am slowly losing hope.
Say I can't stop myself from crying
Tell her that I am unable to hold back my tears and that I am in a great deal of emotional pain.
Lyrics © Sugarmusic s.p.a., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniele Pace, Mario Panzeri, Roberto Livraghi
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