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.

Three O
Bert Kaempfert Lyrics

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It's three o'clock in the morning
We've danced the whole night through
And daylight soon will be dawning
Just one more waltz with you
That melody so entrancing
Seems to be made for us two
I could just keep on dancing forever dear with you

There goes the three o'clock chime, chiming, rhyming
My heart keeps beating in time
Sounds like an old sweet love tune
Say that there soon will be a honeymoon

It's three o'clock in the morning
We've danced the whole night through
And daylight soon will be dawning
Just one more waltz with you
That melody so entrancing

Seems to be made for us two
I could just keep on dancing forever dear with you

Overall Meaning

The song "Three O'clock in the Morning" by Bert Kaempfert tells the story of a couple who have been dancing all night, and are now faced with the realization that the night is almost over. The singer, who is presumably one of the dancers, expresses his love for his partner and his desire to keep dancing with her forever. The melody of the waltz they are dancing to is described as "entrancing," and the couple is in perfect time with the music. As the clock strikes three, the singer's heart beats in time with the chimes, and he imagines a future in which the couple will be together, perhaps even on their honeymoon.

The lyrics of "Three O'clock in the Morning" are romantic and sentimental, capturing the magic of a moment between two people. The song speaks to the power of music to bring people together, and the way in which a shared experience can create a bond that endures long after the night is over. There is a sense of wistfulness and nostalgia in the singer's voice, as he recognizes that time is slipping away from him and that he must savor this moment while it lasts. Ultimately, the song is a celebration of love and the beauty of the present moment, reminding us to treasure the people and experiences that are most important to us.

Line by Line Meaning

It's three o'clock in the morning
The time is very early in the morning.

We've danced the whole night through
We have continuously danced all night.

And daylight soon will be dawning
The sun will soon rise and it will be daytime.

Just one more waltz with you
I want to dance one more time with you.

That melody so entrancing
The music is captivating.

Seems to be made for us two
It feels like the song was written specifically for us.

I could just keep on dancing forever dear with you
I enjoy dancing with you so much that I could do it forever.

There goes the three o'clock chime, chiming, rhyming
The clock is chiming and is in sync with the rhythm of the music.

My heart keeps beating in time
My heart is beating to the same rhythm as the music.

Sounds like an old sweet love tune
The melody is reminiscent of a classic romantic song.

Say that there soon will be a honeymoon
The music makes me dream of us someday having a romantic honeymoon together.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULIAN ROBLEDO, DOROTHY TERRISS

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