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.

In our Time
Bert Kaempfert Lyrics

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When the day fades away into twilight
The moon is my light of love
In the night, I am quite a romancer
I find an answer above
To being me consolation, you're my inspiration
This is my imagination.

Time on my hands, you in my arms

Nothing but love in view, then you fall
Once and for all, I'll see my dreams come true
Moments to spare for someone you care for
Our love affair for two

With time on my hands and you in my arms
And love in my heart all for you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bert Kaempfert's Time on My Hands depict the singer's love for his significant other. The song starts with the singer describing how the day fades away into twilight, and how the moon becomes his light of love. He then goes on to describe himself as a romancer who finds solace and an answer above, which is his significant other. She brings him consolation and inspires him, and he sees her as his imagination.

The chorus emphasizes the joy and fulfillment that the singer experiences when he is with his significant other. When he has time on his hands and embraces her, there is nothing but love in view. He hopes to be with her for a lifetime, to fulfill his dreams, and to take the time to care for her. Their love affair is all that matters, and they both have love within their hearts for each other.

Overall, the song Time on My Hands is a beautiful love song that captures the essence of a romantic relationship. It emphasizes the importance of taking the time to care for someone you love and achieving your dreams with them by your side.

Line by Line Meaning

When the day fades away into twilight
In the evening when the day ends

The moon is my light of love
The moon reflects the light of love within me

In the night, I am quite a romancer
In the night I am romantic

I find an answer above
I find a spiritual answer to life’s questions

To being me consolation, you're my inspiration
You are my solace and inspiration

This is my imagination.
This is my mental creation

Time on my hands, you in my arms
I have spare time and holding you in my arms

Nothing but love in view, then you fall
All I see is love and then I fall in love

Once and for all, I'll see my dreams come true
I will fulfill my lifelong dreams

Moments to spare for someone you care for
Finding time for someone you care for

Our love affair for two
Our love affair between two people

With time on my hands and you in my arms
I have time and you to hold me

And love in my heart all for you.
My love is only for you.

Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Adamson, Mack Gordon, Vincent Youmans

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