There are multiple artists with this name:
1. A German composer
2. A … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1. A German composer
2. A British pop singer

1. Engelbert Humperdinck (German pronunciation: [ˈɛŋl̩bɛʁt ˈhʊmpɐdɪŋk]) (1 September 1854 – 27 September 1921) was a German composer, best known for his opera, Hänsel und Gretel. Humperdinck was born at Siegburg in the Rhine Province; at the age of 67 he died in Neustrelitz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

2. Engelbert Humperdinck (born Arnold George Dorsey; 2 May 1936) is a British pop singer, best known for his hits including "Release Me (And Let Me Love Again)" and "After the Lovin'" as well as "The Last Waltz" ("The Last Waltz with You").
Humperdinck represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012.

A Good Thing Going
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics

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We had a good thing going
But it's all over now girl
We had a good thing going
That is so hard to find

We've been in love
But you didn't really care
I wanted you

And your love to share

I said baby
Is it something I've done
I said baby
Is it something I've said
Don't make me cry
No no no no no

We had a good thing going
But it's all over now girl
We had a good thing going
That is so hard to find

I didn't know you
Had a doubt in your mind
With a kiss you
Didn't show any sign
You made a fool out of me
And I was too blind
I couldn't see
It was over for me yeah

We had a good thing going
But it's all over now girl
We had a good thing going
But it's all over now

All over now
All over now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of A Good Thing Going by Engelbert Humperdinck discuss a relationship that has fallen apart due to indifference and lack of commitment from one partner. The opening lines acknowledge the positive aspects of the relationship, "We had a good thing going," however, the song takes a mournful turn as it becomes clear that the relationship has ended, "But it's all over now girl." The lyrics imply that the singer did everything he could to make the relationship work, "I said baby, Is it something I've done. I said baby, Is it something I've said," but ultimately the other person lacked the same level of investment, "But you didn't really care."

The chorus repeats the bittersweet idea that the relationship was something special and rare, "We had a good thing going. That is so hard to find." The bridge delves into the singer's perspective and how he was blind to the true state of the relationship, "I didn't know you had a doubt in your mind. With a kiss you didn't show any sign. You made a fool out of me. And I was too blind. I couldn't see. It was over for me yeah." The song concludes with a mournful repetition of "it's all over now" cementing the finality of the relationship.

Overall, A Good Thing Going is a melancholy yet relatable reflection on a relationship that has failed due to unequal commitment and lack of communication.

Line by Line Meaning

We had a good thing going
We had something truly special between us

But it's all over now girl
Unfortunately, our relationship is over now

We had a good thing going
I truly valued what we had together

That is so hard to find
It's rare to find a connection as strong as what we had

We've been in love
We felt immense affection towards each other

But you didn't really care
However, you didn't seem to reciprocate those feelings

I wanted you
I desired to be with you

And your love to share
To share a deep, meaningful love with one another

I said baby
I asked you, my dear

Is it something I've done
Did I do something to drive you away?

I said baby
I asked you, my dear