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.

But Beautiful
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics

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Love is funny or it's sad,
Or it's quiet or it's mad,
It's a good thing or it's bad,
But beautiful!

Beautiful to take a chance
And if you fall, you fall,
And I'm thinking I wouldn't mind at all.

Love is tearful or it's gay.
It's a problem or it's play,
It's a heartache either way,
But beautiful!

And I'm thinking if you were mine

I'd never let you go,
And that would be but beautiful I know.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Engelbert Humperdinck's "But Beautiful" explores the complexities of love. The song suggests that love can be a paradox of emotions - it can be funny or sad, quiet or mad, good or bad. Love is uncertain and can take many forms.

The lyrics also depict love as a risk - it's beautiful to take a chance with someone, even if falling in love entails the possibility of getting hurt. The song acknowledges the fact that love can be both tearful and gay, a problem or play, a heartache, and yet it is still beautiful.

The sentiment in the lyrics seems to suggest that love is worth the possible pain because of how beautiful it can be. The singer, in particular, expresses his desire to take that risk and not let go of the person he loves, emphasizing that it would be "but beautiful."

Line by Line Meaning

Love is funny or it's sad,
Love can be humorous or sorrowful

Or it's quiet or it's mad,
Love can be calm or intense

It's a good thing or it's bad,
Love can be positive or negative

But beautiful!
Despite its uncertainties, love is beautiful

Beautiful to take a chance
It's beautiful to take a risk in love

And if you fall, you fall,
If you take that risk, you have to be prepared for the consequences

And I'm thinking I wouldn't mind at all.
The singer is open to taking that risk

Love is tearful or it's gay.
Love can bring tears or joy

It's a problem or it's play,
Love can be a source of worry or fun

It's a heartache either way,
Regardless of the outcome, love can be painful

But beautiful!
Despite its difficulties, love is beautiful