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.
LOVE
Bert Kaempfert Lyrics
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O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore can
Love is all that I can give to you
Love is more than just a game for two
Two in love can make itTake my heart and please don't break it
Love was made for me and you
L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore can
Love is all that I can give to you
Love is more than just a game for two
Two in love can make it
Take my heart and please don't break it
Love was made for me and you
(That's almost true)
For me and you
The lyrics of Bert Kaempfert's song "Love" express the deep desire for, and the exclusivity of, love. The song seems to suggest that love is a precious and limited resource that only a select few can experience. The opening lines, "Someone lights the moon in the sky above / Moon beams pour but they're for / Only those in love," create a romantic, dreamy atmosphere, as if the world is transformed by love's glow. The idea that moonbeams are only for those in love suggests that love brings out the beauty and magic of the world that is hidden to those who are not in love.
The lyrics continue to reinforce the idea of exclusive love as the singer sings, "Someone send the one / That I'm dreaming of / Give my heart to part of / Only those in love." Here, the singer is not just expressing his desire for love, but also his belief that only a specific person, the one he's dreaming of, can fulfill that desire. Jealousy also shows up in the song as the singer watches a dove cooing, knowing that it is only for those who are in love. This shows how love can create strong emotions, both positive and negative, and how it can change the way one perceives the world around them.
Overall, "Love" by Bert Kaempfert is a song that expresses the exclusivity, beauty, and jealousy that can come with experiencing love. It suggests that love is a precious and limited resource that transforms not only the lovers themselves but also the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone lights the moon in the sky above
The singer is suggesting that the world is a beautiful place and that someone has made it so beautiful that it's almost as if the moon is shining brighter than usual.
Moon beams pour but they're for
The moon is shining down its light, and it's clear that its purpose is to radiate an aura of love!
Only those in love
The love that shines from the moon is only for those who are truly in love. It's a beautiful thing to behold, but only a select few can experience the full glory of it.
Love
The singer is using the word 'love' to describe the most beautiful, positive, and exquisite experience one can have in this world.
My all
The singer's dedication to love is complete; they would give everything to be completely immersed in the world of love.
I would gladly give for a chance to live
In the world of love
The singer is willing to sacrifice everything in their life if it means that they can experience the all-encompassing love they are longing for.
Someone send the one
That I'm dreaming of
The singer is begging for the universe to bring their soulmate into their life, as they have been dreaming of finding this person for a long time.
Give my heart to part of
Only those in love
The singer is willing to sacrifice everything for love and hopes that it is only those who are truly in love that will accept it.
Jealously my eyes
Watch the little dove
All day through cooing to
Only those in love
The singer is describing the beauty of the natural world around them – the little dove is also a symbol of love, and it seems to be cooing only to those who are in a relationship.
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Written by: Bert Kaempfert, Milt Gabler
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