Don't Tell Me You Love Me
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics

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I'm holding on to the past
I'm trying turn back time
I never though I will see the day
When you hood not be mine
Oh Oh
Holding on to the memories
So clear in my minds
Getting by on a make believe

But I got to start baby this life
Oh No, tell me you love me
When you dont even care
And dont say that you'll always
Be there for me
'cause I know that you wanna be free

I'm thinking what were wrong
I'm trying to blame myself
When you turn and you walked away
Tell me, you just want some else
Ooooh,loneliness is a friend of my
Yea, but I liked that way
If you can stand the testing time
When you know I won't ask you to stay

Don't tell me you love me
When you don't even care
And don't say that you always
Be there for me
'cause I know that you wanna be free

Oh oh oh how can I make you believe
This not is dying'
How can I make you believe
I got my crying, for you
Crying for you
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Mmmm oh baby,
Oh dont tell me you love
When you don't even care

And don't say that you'll always be there for me,
'cause I know that you wanna be free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Engelbert Humperdinck's song "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" express the pain and confusion of a love that has ended. The singer is holding on to the past, trying to turn back time and reclaim a love that is no longer his. He is haunted by memories that are so clear in his mind, but he is living in a make-believe world where he hopes that his love might still be alive. However, he knows that his lover no longer cares for him and wants to be free. He is struggling to come to terms with this reality and is searching for a way to make his lover believe that his love is genuine and that he is crying for her.

The lyrics of this song evoke a sense of heartbreak and longing. The singer conveys the sadness of trying to hold onto a love that has faded away. He is desperate to make his lover see that his love is real and that he is willing to endure any test of time to keep their love alive. The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the singer pleading with his lover not to deceive him with false expressions of love and promises that she does not intend to keep.

Overall, Engelbert Humperdinck's "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" is a deeply emotional ballad that resonates with anyone who has ever experienced the pain of a shattered love. The singer expertly conveys the agony of holding onto something that is no longer there, and the confusion that comes with trying to make sense of a difficult situation. This song is a testament to the enduring power of love, even in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm holding on to the past
I'm struggling to let go of what we had before

I'm trying to turn back time
I wish I could go back to when we were happy

I never thought I will see the day when you could not be mine
I never imagined you would leave me

Holding on to the memories, so clear in my mind
I'm desperately holding on to the good memories we had

Getting by on make-believe, but I got to start baby this life
I'm pretending everything is alright, but I need to face reality

Tell me you love me when you don't even care
Don't lie to me about your feelings

And don't say that you'll always be there for me
Don't promise me something you can't keep

I'm thinking what were wrong, I'm trying to blame myself
I'm trying to figure out what I did to make you leave

When you turn and you walked away, tell me you just want someone else
Be honest with me about why you left

Loneliness is a friend of mine, yea, but I liked that way
I'm used to being alone, but I enjoyed having you around

If you can stand the testing time, when you know I won't ask you to stay
If you can endure difficult times with me without me begging you to stay

How can I make you believe this knot is dying
I need you to understand that my heart is breaking

I got my crying, for you, crying for you
I can't stop crying over you

Oh baby, don't tell me you love me when you don't even care
Please don't deceive me with false affection

And don't say that you'll always be there for me, 'cause I know that you wanna be free
Don't make false promises because I know you want to be on your own

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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 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.