Dancing With Tears in my eyes
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics
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Some will never forget
You gave me the love of a lifetime
Not a moment with you I regret
But I'm so afraid of tomorrow
'Cause I got to face it alone
I'm losing my reason for living
I'll be just a man on my own
Oh baby, I'm dancing with tears in my eyes
I hear the music but after it died
I know we'll never share it again
This song we're singing will come to an end
Oh darling, I wish we could dance forever
And spend my life in your arms
Deep down I knew we had no future
What rainy day you would go
I guess I just find you too late girl
And you can't better hurting, I know
Nothing and no one can change you
Until yourself, you're true
But God knows, I always remember
The light in my life, that was you
Engelbert Humperdinck's song, "Dancing With Tears in My Eyes," is a tender ballad about lost love and heartbreak. The lyrics describe a bittersweet farewell to someone who has given the protagonist "the love of a lifetime," but who must now leave and face an uncertain future alone. Despite their deep connection, the protagonist realizes that they were never meant to be together forever, and must come to terms with the fact that the relationship has reached its end.
Throughout the song, the protagonist grapples with conflicting emotions - on the one hand, they are grateful for the time they shared with their lover, and the memories they created together. On the other hand, they feel a deep sense of loss and fear at the prospect of facing the future without them. The chorus, in particular, conveys a sense of melancholy and resignation, as the protagonist dances with tears in their eyes, knowing that the music has ended and they can never share this experience with their lover again.
Despite the sadness of the song's theme, there is also a sense of acceptance and closure that pervades the lyrics. The protagonist acknowledges that they "find" their lover "too late" and that nothing can change the fact that they are now apart. However, they also express gratitude for the "light in [their] life" that their lover brought, and the memories that will always stay with them.
Line by Line Meaning
This is our last dance together
We are dancing together for the last time
Some will never forget
Some people will never forget this moment
You gave me the love of a lifetime
You gave me a love that will stay with me forever
Not a moment with you I regret
I have no regrets spending time with you
But I'm so afraid of tomorrow
I am scared of what will happen tomorrow
'Cause I got to face it alone
Because I have to face it by myself
I'm losing my reason for living
I am losing the thing that gives me a purpose in life
I'll be just a man on my own
I will be alone without you
Oh baby, I'm dancing with tears in my eyes
I am crying while I dance with you
I hear the music but after it died
I am listening to the music, but it will soon end
I know we'll never share it again
I know that we will never dance together again
This song we're singing will come to an end
This moment will end
Oh darling, I wish we could dance forever
I wish we could dance together forever
And spend my life in your arms
And spend the rest of my life with you
Deep down I knew we had no future
I knew that we did not have a future together
What rainy day you would go
The day would come when you would leave
I guess I just find you too late girl
I found you too late in life
And you can't better hurting, I know
I know that you cannot help but hurt me
Nothing and no one can change you
No one can change who you are
Until yourself, you're true
You will remain true to yourself
But God knows, I always remember
I will always remember, by God's grace
The light in my life, that was you
You brought light into my life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH A BURKE, AL DUBIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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 Read Full BioThere 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.
Gillian Jenkins
Engelbert could sing the alphabet and it would sound wonderful. Love all his songs, his fantastic voice and most of all the best entertainer ever.
Лариса Никитина
До чего же прекрасен и голос и сам красавец!!!
Jessie Diaz
He can sing any song, any kind or tempo of music and make it sound "HEAVENLY "❤️❤️❤️
totallyamazing36
Who else but Engelbert could sing lyrics to a song like he does (Darling I wish we can dance forever and spend my life in your arms) and make you melt into a puddle!! No One, Only this Giant of a Man, who was and is and always will be The King Of Romance! He still has it!! Marilyn
Sue Cannon
July 2021 - still listening to this gorgeous song but now with different ears. He has lost his precious Patricia and the lyrics just breaks my heart. So the song has a very melancholic beauty now. Yes, there are tears in my eyes.
magicdisco90
Fantastic voice combined with Dieter Bohlen's composition.
Eva Viezel
Love this~really love anything he sings. He makes every song his own!
Cecylia Krl
Wanda Król piękna piosenka klasyka złota tak wspaniałej piosenki Gratulacje dziękuję za piękno Sir Engelbert klasyka Tak piękna dziękuję pięknie pozdrawiam z Poland dziękuję. ❤❤❤🕊🍀🕊🌹🌹🌹🕊🏆🌏
Sompolsri Drake
Love this song deep in my heart,making me miss my beloved husband in haven so much,thank you for the sweet ,lovely video,it brought back my sweet memories!!!!
Barbara A. Brearley
I could just die when I listen to Enge’s voice. So tender and loving and sad 😢. 8/18/19