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.

Jean
Bert Kaempfert Lyrics

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nuan...
ti selalu dalam ati aku...
nuan...
meruan ku sayau...
belama - lama iya...
ndai ulih ku ganti...
pengerindu nuan...
aku...

semampai besampi ke tua...
ngarap ke tua panjai pejalai...
sampai pengujung nyawa...
tua begulai...
pengerindu nuan...
sempama terangg di pancar bulan...
gaga ati aku...
pengerindu nuan empu aku...
ohhhh nuan...
penerang idup ku...
...
maya tua jauh...
neritik ai mataku...
cukup lelengau aku...
ke nuan sulu...
pengerindu nuan...
sempama terang di pancar bulan...
gaga ati aku...
pengerindu nuan empu aku...
pengerindu nuan...
sempama terang di pancar bulan...
gaga ati aku...
pengerindu nuan empu aku...
ohh nuan...
penerang atiku...

nuan...
penawar idupku...

Overall Meaning

Upon analyzing these lyrics, it can be inferred that the song is in the Iban language, which is a native language spoken in Sarawak, Malaysia. The lyrics speak about a deep love for Jean, who is the subject of the singer's affection. The singer expresses his love for Jean, who has always been in his heart and who he will love forever. Despite the passing of time, the singer can never replace Jean as the love of his life.

Line by Line Meaning

nuan...
Addressing the person he is singing to

ti selalu dalam ati aku...
You always remain in my heart

meruan ku sayau...
I am longing for you

belama - lama iya...
It has been a long time

ndai ulih ku ganti...
But I cannot replace you

pengerindu nuan...
My love for you

aku...
Is strong

semampai besampi ke tua...
Will last until old age

ngarap ke tua panjai pejalai...
I hope to grow old and prosperous with you

sampai pengujung nyawa...
Until the end of my life

tua begulai...
Even when I am old