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.
Hold Me
Bert Kaempfert Lyrics
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When you're far away I'm always blue
If you want me to remain romantic
Here are all the things you'll have to do
Hold me honey won't you hold he
Hold me never let me go
Take me honey won't you take me
'Cause I love you so
Thrill me, let your kisses thrill me
Just like you alone can do
Hold me tenderly enfold me
Never try to hold me from you
I love every little thing about you
Every thing you say and all you do
I would be a total loss without you
What becomes of me is up to you
Hold me honey won't you hold me
Hold me never let me go
Take me honey won't you take me
Never to forsake me
'Cause I love you so
Thrill me Let your kisses thrill me
Just like you alone can do
Hold me tenderly, enfold me
The song "Hold Me" by Bert Kaempfert is about the emotional connection that the singer has with his lover. The opening line sets the tone for the concept: "When you're near me, I feel so romantic. When you're far away, I'm always blue." The singer is expressing the sentiment that their love is the only thing that makes him/her happy and fulfilled. The song strikes a dramatic chord, imploring the listener to take action to keep the relationship alive: "If you want me to remain romantic, here are all the things you'll have to do."
The chorus, "Hold me honey won't you hold me," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the need for the lover to show affection and dedication. The song is a plea, and the singer implores his/her lover never to abandon him/her: "Take me, honey, won't you take me? Never to forsake me because I love you so."
As the song progresses, the singer expresses how much they adore their significant other, and that every little thing they do is cherished. The singer becomes vulnerable and pleads for the partner to keep them close, to never let them go.
Through Kaempfert's expressive and emotional delivery, the song becomes a testament to the enduring power of love. The song encourages emotional engagement in a relationship and that it takes great effort to keep things alive.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're near me I feel so romantic
Being close to you fills me with feelings of romance and love.
When you're far away I'm always blue
When you're not around, I feel sad and downhearted.
If you want me to remain romantic
In order for me to continue feeling this intense love and passion, you need to do something specific.
Here are all the things you'll have to do
I will now explain what you need to do in order to keep our love strong.
Hold me honey won't you hold me
Hold me in your arms, never letting me go, showing your love and affection.
Hold me never let me go
Keep holding me, never let me go, as this makes me feel secure and loved.
Take me honey won't you take me
Take me with you wherever you go, never leaving my side.
Never to forsake me
Promise to never abandon me, always staying by my side.
'Cause I love you so
The reason I want you to do these things is because I love you so much.
Thrill me, let your kisses thrill me
Kiss me in a way that fills me with excitement and passion.
Just like you alone can do
You have a unique way of kissing me that makes me feel special and loved.
Hold me tenderly enfold me
Wrap me in your arms, holding me gently and lovingly.
Never try to hold me from you
Don't ever push me away or try to keep me from being close to you.
I love every little thing about you
I love everything about you, every word you say and everything you do.
Every thing you say and all you do
All of your actions and words are important to me and I cherish them.
I would be a total loss without you
My life would be incomplete and empty without you in it.
What becomes of me is up to you
The outcome of my life and happiness is in your hands, and I trust you to take care of it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Gibb, Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Gibb
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