born: 02-05-1936
birth place: Madras, India
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born: 02-05-1936
birth place: Madras, India
Starting out life as Arnold George Dorsey, Engelbert spent the early years of his life in India, until his family returned to England in 1947. He first worked as an engineer and then developed his singing and performance skills on the club circuit.
In the early fifties, he took some time out from professional singing whilst he did his national service, and returned to performing in 1956. He continued to sing in clubs and recorded some unsuccessful material for Decca in 1958.
His big break as a singer came in 1965. It was at this point that Gordon Mills, the then manager of Tom Jones, gave Arnold the new name of Engelbert Humperdinck. The new name meant that he was given another chance at recording with Decca records.
Engelbert's recording of the country standard ‘Release Me’ reached number one in the UK chart and number four in the US. His version of this song is perhaps the most famous, and it is certainly the song that he is most remembered for.
Other chart hits on both sides of the channel followed in the shape of ‘There Goes My Everything’ and ‘The Last Waltz’.
He had sixteen hit albums in America between 1967 and 1979 and released his greatest Hits in 1974, which reached number one in the UK. However, his cabaret style of singing started to go out of fashion in the 1970s, and he found it hard to maintain a presence in the British charts.
He has, however, continued to sing live and has maintained success in this arena. Unlike his natural rival, Tom Jones, he has not chosen to adapt his style to breathe new life into his recording career.
You Are So Beautiful
Engelbert Lyrics
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Like a trip to paradise
A look this man can not ignore
Girl, I don't know what's on your mind
But I think you're really mine
So you must know I want you more
You are so beautiful
You make my heart a fool
When I take you in my arms
You are so beautiful
Your kisses sweet delight
They feel so wonderful
You're making this a magic night
Now, with your body burning mine
I don't mean to drink the wine
I'm not so high
Now, I can tell you how I feel
There's something so unreal
A fantasy you made come true
The song "You Are So Beautiful" by Engelbert revolves around a man's admiration for a woman. He acknowledges the secret in her eyes that leads him to a trip to paradise. It's evident that he's attracted to her, and he can't ignore her beauty. Though he's unsure what she thinks of him, he believes that he has a chance with her. He tells her that she's so beautiful that he wants to brag about her to the world. When he holds her in his arms, she makes his heart a fool. Her kisses feel so wonderful that he's having a magical night with her.
As the night progresses with their bodies burning together, he's careful not to drink too much wine. He regrets that he's not sober enough to properly express his feelings to her. Nonetheless, he admits that she has made his fantasy come true, and he's grateful for that.
Overall, the lyrics of "You Are So Beautiful" express the feelings of a man who has fallen for a woman who has captured his heart with her beauty and charm. He's in awe of her and cannot resist the temptation to tell her how he feels about her.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, there's a secret in your eyes
Your eyes hold a mysterious spark, like a glimpse of paradise that captivates me
Like a trip to paradise
Your gaze is an enchanting, otherworldly experience that leaves me spellbound
A look this man can not ignore
Your captivating gaze has grabbed my attention completely and I cannot ignore it
Girl, I don't know what's on your mind
I am unaware of your thoughts but would love to know what’s going on in your mind
But I think you're really mine
I feel so deeply connected to you that I believe that you are made only for me
So you must know I want you more
You should realize by now how much I long for you and crave your affection
You are so beautiful
You are more than just physically beautiful, you are the embodiment of everything that is perfect
I gotta tell the world
I am so enraptured by you that my heart feels like bursting and I want to shout to the world about your beauty
You make my heart a fool
You hold such a special place in my heart that I become foolish and helplessly in love
When I take you in my arms
The moment I embrace you, I feel a sense of completeness and fulfillment
Your kisses sweet delight
Your kisses are the epitome of sweetness and bring me immense joy and pleasure
They feel so wonderful
Your kisses are an indescribable feeling that's beyond magical and they make me feel alive
You're making this a magic night
Being with you is so enchanting that every moment feels like a fairytale that's now coming true
Now, with your body burning mine
As our bodies lay in close proximity, I am overwhelmed by a deep and passionate heat and intensity
I don't mean to drink the wine
I am not under the influence of anything; it's your charm that causes me to feel this way
I'm not so high
I am not taken over by any overwhelming feeling other than the deep and intense love I have for you
Now, I can tell you how I feel
In this moment, I have the courage to reveal my authentic and true feelings to you
There's something so unreal
What we have is beyond any reality that I have known, it is beyond any explanation and unworldly
A fantasy you made come true
This is a dream-like reality that you have made possible and you are the reason behind its actualization
Contributed by Vivian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Waltraut Ardizzone
Wunderbarer Song mit dieser traumhaften Stimme.Einfach nur schön.Bravo.👏👍❤💋
Sue Cannon
Sept 1, 2021 - OMG, my mind is spinning from the beauty of his stunning voice. I can hardly handle the feelings that overcome me since the lyrics are so personal
Раиса Нурисламова
Обожаю его голос и исполнение 👍🙏💖💋
Chantal Kole
Wonderful song title! Beautiful lyrics! Only a voice like Engelbert Humperdink makes it so moving and delightfully awesome! 👌❤️🎶
Deborah Schneider
No one can sing a song and put so much meaning and love into thier song like Enge can.❤
Genowefa Dxalo
Piekna piosenka super Pozdrawiam Serdecznie😊
LDE1150
Simply wonderful !!! Why today no singer is making such wonderful music with such wonderful lyrics ?:(
Eva Viezel
Never heard a more beautiful voice.
tothedit tothedit
Beautiful song fantastic performer love it 😗❤❤❤👏👏
Daisy Vervoort
Great singer, fantastic voice!! Beautifull song!!!