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.
Time
Bert Kaempfert Lyrics
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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 armsNothing 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.
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 © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Adamson, Mack Gordon, Vincent Youmans
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@margitsalonen3533
FLAWLESS ARRANGEMENT AND A REAL PLEASUR TO LISTEN TO! SOME MORE OF THE SAME PLEASE!
@juttapomm1112
Gefühlvolle Melodie,zum Träumen schön.
@cecilianoelfc
Inolvidable Bert Kaempfert. Parece que me arrastra detrás de los hermosos recuerdos de mi juventud y vuelvo a caminar por las calles de José C. Paz con mis amigos. No se preocupen que yo llevo el Winco para las reuniones.
@fatimamoraes2646
is a song that makes me feel nostalgia, a time of love, but with nostalgia
@ladolcevita60707
Well done, I remember as a kid, frowning at this music when my parents played it. Now I've grown to appreciate it.
@ada54557
Hermosa musica,para recordar una personita muy amada ,que tomo el camino sin retorno.Hasta siempre amor mio. D.E.P.Siempre te amare.DIOS TE BENDIGA DONDE QUIERA QUE ESTES.
@jacctin
siempre que escucho está bellísima melodía recuerdo tu dedicatoria a esa persona tan amada por ti...... sólo decirte que a mí me consuela las palabras tan esperanzadora de Cristo Jesús......en el evangelio de San Juan 5:28,29
@paulborba8882
Great music that lives forever thank you and God bless you.
@haroldsarmiento3603
For me, one of the best Kaempfert's tunes.
@silviaomar407
brillante tema como el sol tan dulce como la miel ,tan hermoso como una tierna caricia ,a si es este gran maestro bert.gracias por su música