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.
California Blue
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics
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And the sun don't shine
Trying to get by
And I'm just killin' time
I feel the rain
Fall the whole night through
Far away from you
California blue
Dreaming all alone
Nothing else to do
California blue
Everyday I pray
I'll be on my way
Saving love for you
California blue
One sunny day
I'll get back again
Somehow, someway
But I don't know when
California blue
California blue
Living my life
With you on my mind
Thinking of things
That I left far behind
It's been so long
Doing all I can do
To get back to you
California blue
California blue
Dreaming all alone
Nothing else to do
California blue
Everyday I pray
I'll be on my way
Saving love for you
California blue
One sunny day
I'll get back again
Somehow, someway
But I don't know when
California blue
California blue
Still missing you
California blue
Still missing you
California blue
Still missing you
California blue
The lyrics to Engelbert Humperdinck's song California Blue express the feelings of a person who is longing for their loved one who is far away. The person is working all day and night, trying to get by and killing time, but they cannot seem to shake off the loneliness and the longing they feel for their loved one. They dream of being reunited with them in California, and everyday they pray that they will be on their way soon.
The song uses the color blue to represent the overwhelming feeling of sadness and loneliness that the person feels. The color blue is also used to represent the distance between the person and their loved one, with California being the blue-colored dream destination that they hope to reach one day. The repetition of the phrase "California blue" throughout the song emphasizes the strong desire and longing the person feels for their loved one and their hope to one day be reunited with them.
The lyrics capture the universal feeling of missing someone, and the sadness and longing that come with it. The haunting melody and Engelbert Humperdinck's heartfelt delivery add to the emotional impact of the song, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Working all day
Spending the entire day working
And the sun don't shine
But the weather is cloudy or rainy
Trying to get by
Struggling to make ends meet
And I'm just killin' time
Wasting time because there is nothing else to do
I feel the rain
Sensing the presence of rainfall
Fall the whole night through
With rain falling continuously throughout the night
Far away from you
Being distant from a loved one
California blue
Feeling sad and lonely in California
California blue
Repeating the feeling of sadness and loneliness in California
Dreaming all alone
Imagining things by oneself
Nothing else to do
Because there is no other activity to engage in
Everyday I pray
Offering daily supplications
I'll be on my way
Leaving to go somewhere
Saving love for you
Reserving affection for a loved one
California blue
Feeling sad and lonely in California
One sunny day
Looking forward to a future date when the weather will be good
I'll get back again
Returning to a previous location
Somehow, someway
In one way or another
But I don't know when
Not knowing exactly when the return will occur
California blue
Feeling sad and lonely in California
California blue
Repeating the feeling of sadness and loneliness in California
Living my life
Going about daily activities
With you on my mind
Thinking of a specific person while doing these activities
Thinking of things
Recalling past experiences
That I left far behind
Memories of something that is no longer present
It's been so long
A significant amount of time has passed
Doing all I can do
Trying the best that one can
To get back to you
Attempting to return to a particular person or place
California blue
Feeling sad and lonely in California
California blue
Repeating the feeling of sadness and loneliness in California
Dreaming all alone
Imagining things by oneself
Nothing else to do
Because there is no other activity to engage in
Everyday I pray
Offering daily supplications
I'll be on my way
Leaving to go somewhere
Saving love for you
Reserving affection for a loved one
California blue
Feeling sad and lonely in California
One sunny day
Looking forward to a future date when the weather will be good
I'll get back again
Returning to a previous location
Somehow, someway
In one way or another
But I don't know when
Not knowing exactly when the return will occur
California blue
Feeling sad and lonely in California
California blue
Repeating the feeling of sadness and loneliness in California
Still missing you
The feeling of being incomplete without someone
California blue
Repeating the feeling of sadness and loneliness in California
Still missing you
Continuously having the feeling of being incomplete without someone
California blue
Repeating the feeling of sadness and loneliness in California
Writer(s): Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Roy K Orbison
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Maria Hawkins
Ooh la la Engelbert Humperdink love this song you sang it so beautifully your voice is to die for♥️♥️
Elisabeth Leimer
Engelberts rendition is the very best, love it so much !
Jacqueline Downen
I Absolutely LOVE this song!! What a voice Humpy has! He's gorgeous...from a California girl!! A fan since the 1960's. He's still going strong...wonderful. Jacquie.
Elisabeth Leimer
I totally love the way Engelbert sings this great song, love it !!!
Helen Edmonds
Have been his faithful fan since he first came on the scene and I will be forever! As usual, this song is just beautiful!
Grażyna Cyronek
Ale piękna piosenka i wykonanie no glos to ma jak dzwon💋💋💋💋💋💋💋🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💝💝💝💝💝💝
marilyn callachan
Love his rendition 💓!!!!
Avelina Bayaca
Absolutely...Wonderful sound of music sung by Engelbert Humperdinck.. I love it! 10/14/22
Ximena Parodi
Simplemente hermosa, hermosa canción, tenía que ser de Engelbert!!❤❤❤❤❤
Lily Baquiran
I love this song 💗 absolutely amazing voice you have Engelbert