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.

Geting Sentimental Over You
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics

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Never thought I'd fall,
But now I hear love call,
I'm getting sentimental over you

Things you say and do,
Just thrill me through and through,
I'm getting sentimental over you.

I thought I was happy,
I could live without love
Now I must admit,
Love is all I'm thinking of

Won't you please be kind,
And just make up your mind
That you'll be sweet & gentle,

Be gentle with me
Because I'm sentimental over you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Engelbert Humperdinck's song, "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You," express a profound change in the singer's perspective regarding love. Initially, the singer "never thought [he'd] fall" as he seemed content with his solitary life. However, the entrance of love into his life has caused him to become "sentimental."

The things that the object of his affection does and says "thrill" him, signaling genuine attraction and adoration. He admits that his entire being is consumed by thoughts of love, a sharp contrast from his initial beliefs. The singer then pleads with his love interest to reciprocate his affections and treat him kindly, so he can continue experiencing these emotions.

Engelbert paints a vivid picture of emotional metamorphosis and the power of love in a person's life. The lyrics convey the message that despite one's initial resistance to love, it has the potential to cause a significant shift in perspective and evoke feelings of sentimentality and vulnerability.

Line by Line Meaning

Never thought I'd fall,
I never expected to fall in love

But now I hear love call,
But now I hear the call of love

I'm getting sentimental over you
I'm feeling sentimental about you

Things you say and do,
Every word you say and everything you do

Just thrill me through and through,
Thrill me completely

I'm getting sentimental over you.
I'm feeling sentimental about you

I thought I was happy,
I thought I was content

I could live without love
I thought I could live without love

Now I must admit,
But now I must confess

Love is all I'm thinking of
I can only think of love now

Won't you please be kind,
Please do me a favor