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.
How Deep Is the Ocean
Bert Kaempfert Lyrics
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I'll tell you no lie
How deep is the ocean?
How high is the sky?
How many times a day do I think of you?
How many roses are sprinkled with dew?
How far would I travel
To be where you are?
How far is the journey
From here to a star?
And if I ever lost you, how much would I cry?
How deep is the ocean?
How high is the sky?
How far would I travel
To be where you are?
How far is the journey
From here to a star?
And if I ever lost you, how much would I cry?
How deep is the ocean?
How high is the sky?
How high is the sky?
In Bert Kaempfert's song How Deep Is the Ocean, the lyrics revolve around the depth of love and the extent to which it can reach. The main lines of the song, "How deep is the ocean? How high is the sky?" is a metaphor for the everlasting and immeasurable depth of a person's love. The singer then goes on to question how much they love their partner and how much they think of them every day. The lyrics also touch on the fragility of love, suggesting that if the singer ever lost their partner, they would cry an immeasurable amount.
The song's lyrics convey the complexity of love and how it can consume a person's mind and soul. The metaphor used throughout the song, comparing the depth of love to the depths of the ocean and the height of the sky, evokes a sense of endlessness and boundlessness. The lyrics reveal a deep vulnerability and the fear of losing the loved one, making the song a heartfelt and emotional piece.
Line by Line Meaning
How much do I love you?
The singer is attempting to convey the depth of their love for someone.
I'll tell you no lie
The singer promises to be honest in their expression of love.
How deep is the ocean?
The singer compares the depth of their love to the vastness of the ocean.
How high is the sky?
The artist compares the depth of their love to the height of the sky - both immeasurable.
How many times a day do I think of you?
The artist shares how often their thoughts turn to the person they love.
How many roses are sprinkled with dew?
The singer uses the imagery of dew-covered roses to express the intensity of their emotions.
How far would I travel
The singer asks a rhetorical question to express their willingness to go to great lengths to be with their loved one.
To be where you are?
The artist desires to be near the person they love.
How far is the journey
The artist measures the distance between themselves and their loved one, highlighting the challenges and obstacles that come with distance.
From here to a star?
The artist uses the vast distance between themselves and a star to express the great distance between them and their loved one.
And if I ever lost you, how much would I cry?
The singer shares the devastating impact the loss of their loved one would have on their emotions.
How deep is the ocean?
The artist repeats the comparison to the depth of the ocean, underscoring the depth and intensity of their love.
How high is the sky?
The singer repeats the comparison to the height of the sky, emphasizing the vastness and immeasurability of their love.
How high is the sky?
The singer repeats the comparison to the height of the sky, underscoring the boundless and infinite quality of their love.
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Written by: Irving Berlin
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