Bert Kaempfert (also Kämpfert) (b. 16 October 1923 - d. 21 June 1980) was a… Read Full Bio ↴Bert Kaempfert (also Kämpfert) (b. 16 October 1923 - d. 21 June 1980) was a German orchestra leader and songwriter. He made easy listening and jazz-oriented records, and wrote the music for a number of well-known songs, such as "Strangers in the Night" (originally recorded by Ivo Robić) and "Spanish Eyes".

He was born in Hamburg, Germany, and studied at the School of Music there. A multi-instrumentalist, he was hired by Hans Busch to play with his orchestra before serving as a bandsman in the German Navy during World War II. He later formed his own big band, toured with them, then worked as an arranger and producer, making hit records with Freddy Quinn and Ivo Robic. In 1961, he hired The Beatles to back Tony Sheridan on "My Bonnie (Lies Over the Ocean)," "When the Saints Go Marching In," "Ain't She Sweet" and "Cry for a Shadow," in a session for Polydor. These turned out to be the Beatles' first commercial recordings. When Beatles manager Brian Epstein asked Kaempfert about further promoting The Beatles, Kaempfert informed Epstein that the company was only interested in The Beatles as Tony Sheridan's backup group. (It also turned out British Decca executive Dick Rowe turned them down in favor of local beat combo Brian Poole and the Tremeloes.) He then released The Beatles from their contract with Polydor.

Blues
Bert Kaempfert Lyrics

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Blue moon you saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a prayer for
Someone I really could care for
And then there suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will ever hold

I heard somebody whisper "Please adore me"
And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold!
Blue moon!
Now I'm no longer alone

Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bert Kaempfert's song Blue Moon speak about an individual who is standing alone under the bright moon, desolate and without any dream or love in their heart. They are praying for someone who they can love and care for. Suddenly, the individual spots the person who they have been longing for and their arms wrap around them, promising to never let go. As this happens, the moon transforms from blue to gold, signifying the beginning of a love story.

This song is all about the transformative power of love. It talks about how love can catch us off guard and transform our bleak existence into something beautiful. The blue moon also serves as a symbol for the rarity and unpredictability of love. It is believed that when a blue moon occurs, anything is possible - this adds a touch of magical realism to the song, bringing to life the power of love.

Line by Line Meaning

Blue moon you saw me standing alone
The rare occurrence of seeing a blue moon symbolizes the loneliness and emptiness felt by the singer.

Without a dream in my heart
The singer has no aspirations or goals in their life, leading to a sense of purposelessness.

Without a love of my own
The singer lacks a romantic partner or significant other, contributing to their loneliness.

Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for
Despite the artist feeling isolated and unimportant, the blue moon seems to understand their presence and purpose.

You heard me saying a prayer for someone I really could care for
The artist wishes for a meaningful relationship, praying for someone they can deeply love and connect with emotionally.

And then there suddenly appeared before me
The singer is surprised when someone unexpectedly enters their life and startles them out of loneliness.

The only one my arms will ever hold
This new person is the one the singer desires above all others, the only one who can fill the void in their heart and satisfy their longing for love.

"Please adore me"
The artist hears a plea from the new person in their life to love and cherish them unconditionally.

And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold!
The blue moon turns into metaphorical gold, representing the happiness and fulfillment that the artist has attained through love.

Blue moon! Now I'm no longer alone
The blue moon, a symbol of the artist's loneliness, has now transformed into a positive symbol of the artist's newfound happiness and contentment through love.

Without a dream in my heart
Although the singer's aspirations have not changed, they are no longer bothered by their lack of direction since they have found love.

Without a love of my own
The artist has finally found love with the person they so desperately prayed for, filling the void they once felt.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers

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