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.
This Guy's in Love With You
Bert Kaempfert Lyrics
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Yes, I'm in love, who looks at you the way I do?
When you smile I can tell we know each other very well
How can I show you that I'm glad I got to know you?
Cause I've heard some talk, they say you think I'm fine
This girl's in love and what I'd do to make you mine?
Tell me now is it so? Don't let me be the last to know My hands are shaking, don't let my heart keep breaking
Cause I need your love, I want your love
Say you're in love and you'll be my guy
If not I'll just die
Tell me now is it so? Don't let me be the last to know
My hands are shaking, don't let my heart keep breaking
Cause I need your love, I want your love
Say you're in love and you'll be my guy
If not I'll just die
In Bert Kaempfert's song "This Guy's in Love With You," the singer opens up about her deep feelings for the person she is addressing in the song. She asks if he's aware of her love, and wonders if he notices the way she looks at him. She expresses joy when he smiles, indicating a sense of familiarity between them, and admits that she's heard some people say he thinks she's fine.
The chorus is a plea for him to reciprocate her feelings, begging him not to let her be the last one to know how he truly feels. She admits that her hands are shaking and her heart is breaking because she's in need of his love. The final lines of the song are a declaration of her devotion and a plea for him to be with her - admitting that if he doesn't feel the same way, she feels like she'll die.
Overall, the song is a vulnerable confession of love, with the lyrics expressing the apprehension and fear that often come with opening up to someone. The singer lays her heart on the line, and the audience is left wondering if the object of her affection will reciprocate her feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
You see this girl, this girl's in love with you
I am deeply in love with you, and I want you to know it.
Yes, I'm in love, who looks at you the way I do?
No one loves you the way I do, and I want you to return my affection.
When you smile I can tell we know each other very well
When you smile at me, I feel like we have a strong connection and that we understand each other on a deep level.
How can I show you that I'm glad I got to know you?
I want to express my gratitude for knowing you and for the happiness you bring into my life.
Cause I've heard some talk, they say you think I'm fine
I have heard rumors that you find me attractive, and I want to know if it's true.
This girl's in love and what I'd do to make you mine?
I am head over heels in love with you, and I am willing to do anything to be with you.
Tell me now is it so? Don't let me be the last to know
I need to know if you feel the same way about me, please don't leave me in the dark.
My hands are shaking, don't let my heart keep breaking
I am so nervous and anxious about your response, please do not break my heart.
Cause I need your love, I want your love
I crave your love and affection and cannot imagine my life without it.
Say you're in love and you'll be my guy
If you love me, I want to be with you and have you as my partner.
If not I'll just die
If you do not love me back, I will be devastated and heartbroken.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BURT F. BACHARACH, HAL DAVID
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