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.
After the loving
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics
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After the lovin'
With a song I just wrote yesterday
And I hope you can hear
What the words and the music have to say.
It's so hard to explain
Everything that I'm feelin'
Face to face I just seem to go dry.
But I love you so much
That the sound of your voice can get me high.
Thanks for takin' me
On a one way trip to the sun.
And thanks for turnin' me
Into someone.
So I sing you to sleep
After the lovin'
I brush back the hair from your eyes.
And the love on your face
Is so real that it makes me want to cry.
And I know that my song
Isn't sayin' anything new.
Oh, but after the lovin'
I'm still in love with you.
So I sing you to sleep
After the lovin'
I brush back the hair from your eyes.
And the love on your face
Is so real that it makes me want to cry.
And I know that my song
Isn't sayin' anything new.
Oh, but after the lovin'
I'm still in love with you.
Yes, after the lovin'
I'm still in love with you.
Hmmm, after the lovin'
I'm still in love with you.
Engelbert Humperdinck’s song “After the Loving” is a melodious love song that expresses intense feelings of love towards the person singing it to sleep. The song opens with the singer soothing the listener to sleep with a newly written song before hoping that the words and melody convey his true emotions. He goes on to explain his inability to express his feelings face to face, but the sound of the listener’s voice gets him excited, demonstrating a deep affection for the person. He thanks the listener for being instrumental in his personal growth, turning him into a better person.
The chorus of the song reiterates the singer's love for the listener, stating that even after the loving, he is still in love with him/her. He brushes hair back from the listener's eyes and is moved to cry by the love that he sees on the listener's face. He admits that his song may not be saying anything new, but his love for the person remains strong.
Overall, the lyrics of “After the Loving” showcase the depth of the singer's affection for the listener, which remains constant even after lovemaking. He expresses gratitude for this person's love, which has transformed him into someone better.
Line by Line Meaning
So I sing you to sleep
I sing a lullaby to put you to sleep
After the lovin'
After we've made love
With a song I just wrote yesterday
I wrote a new song for you
And I hope you can hear
I hope you can understand the message
What the words and the music have to say.
The lyrics and the melody express my feelings
Thanks for takin' me
I appreciate you taking me with you
On a one way trip to the sun.
Thank you for taking me on an exciting journey
And thanks for turnin' me
And I am grateful for transforming me
Into someone.
Into a better version of myself
I brush back the hair from your eyes.
I gently move the hair covering your eyes
And the love on your face
And the affection shown in your facial expression
Is so real that it makes me want to cry.
Is genuine and emotional that it makes me tear up
And I know that my song
I understand that my song
Isn't sayin' anything new.
Isn't conveying new thoughts or feelings
Oh, but after the lovin'
But even after we've made love
I'm still in love with you.
I still love you deeply
Hmmm, after the lovin'
Even after we've made love
I'm still in love with you.
I continue to have strong feelings for you
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, GARNETA JOHNSTON D/B/A NETA JOHNSTON MUSIC
Written by: ALAN BERNSTEIN, RICHARD ZIEGLER
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@theeightiesarebackofficial5498
Simply AWESOME! When i was doing "one man shows" (vocal/keyboard/guitar/computer), that song was my last song of the evening! Even if i was singing in a rock bar/dance pub/wedding etc.. My pitch was: " Remember crooners guys? Well i got one for you as the last song of the evening blahblahblah...
Then i stopped doing "gigs" and stopped playing music for 5 years. After doing it for over 3 decades! Then one day, i finally had the chance to go see one of my idol! ENGELBERT at The Capitole in Quebec City (in 2018 if i recall).
That changed my life...
I said to myself, if that guy can still do this at 82, well DO IT TOO (i'm way younger than him by the way hahahaha)!
So i started "The Eighties Are Back" project (which has nothing to do with this kind of music to be honest lol)
Tho i do i have song written for him but never sent it? It's a slow song talking about Alzheimer and people/family struggling with it.
Maybe i should?
Anyway, hope he never DIES!
Long live ENGIE
@teresaquarles4616
I listen almost every day to this song. It was the favorite for my husband and me. He's been gone close to 5 years and still is the love of my life. No one can and no one will ever replace him for me. This song continues to bring back my wonderful memories!!!
@mallybam2545
Beautiful song sung by a wonderful man. Keep it up Mr Humperdink
@greggoryrauton2697
I'm Sure He's Listening Everyday ...
The Bright 🌞 Sunshine Is Him Smilin' Down Upon Your Beautiful Face ..
@kennethcattouse4402
Lppqa
@Saddletramp1200
My wife passed in 2005. I don't know why I still need to hear this beautiful song. There is no getting over her.
@Bigballl01
@Saddletramp1200 she still lives in you heart ❤️ and mind . Remember all the good times 👍
@chrisanderson3391
My mother loved Engelbert especially this song. She came down with dementia. And i was lucky enough to have the privilege of taking care of her. We kept her radio on in the kitchen tuned to an oldies station. And they would play this song at least once a week. When it came on i would get her out of her chair amd dance with her. It was the hardest and and the most wonderful time of my life. Moms gone now 1year in march. And this song I'll forever hold in my heart for her!!!
@martinjohnson7300
Bravo
@booshay19
Nice read! 👊🏻
@katydidmccarthy1278
You were her angel. I know how hard it is to take care of someone suffering from this vicious disease. She was so blessed to have a son like you.