Getting Sentimental Over You
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics


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Never thought I'd fall, but when I hear you 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 ypu please be kind, and just make up your mind
That you'll be sweet and gentle, be gentle with me
`Cause I'm getting sentimental over you.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Engelbert Humperdinck's song "Getting Sentimental Over You" depict the emotions of falling in love unexpectedly. The first verse expresses the surprise of the singer, who admits that they never thought they would fall in love. However, the mere sound of the person they care for calling their name causes a flood of emotion that the singer cannot resist. The second verse explains that everything this person does and says has a profound impact on the singer, and they are filled with excitement and joy because of it. The final verse is a plea for the person to reciprocate their feelings and to be gentle with the singer's heart.


The lyrics of this song can be interpreted as an honest and raw confession of love. The singer's heart has been set alight by someone they never expected to be drawn to, and they cannot help but feel sentimental towards them. The song's melody reflects this sentimentality with its emotional and sweeping score. Engelbert's smooth voice exudes the passion and vulnerability of the lyrics, making the listener feel the emotions of the song's narrator.


Line by Line Meaning

Never thought I'd fall, but when I hear you call,
I didn't expect to fall in love, but when I hear your voice, I can't help myself.


I'm getting sentimental over you.
I'm becoming emotional and nostalgic because of my feelings for you.


Things you say and do just thrill me through and through,
Everything you say and do makes me feel excited and happy.


I'm getting sentimental over you.
I'm becoming emotional and nostalgic because of my feelings for you.


I thought I was happy I could live without love,
I used to think that I didn't need love to be happy.


Now I must admit, love is all I'm thinking of.
But now I realize that love is all I can think about.


Won't you please be kind, and just make up your mind
I'm asking you to please make a decision and be decisive.


That you'll be sweet and gentle, be gentle with me
Please treat me kindly and gently.


Cause I'm getting sentimental over you.
My feelings for you are making me emotional and nostalgic.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE BASSMAN, NED WASHINGTON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

AIRELA HAYK

"Я становлюсь сентиментальным с вами.
То, что вы говорите, создают острые ощущения
Пронизывающие меня насквозь,
Я становлюсь сентименаьным с вами.
Я думал, что я был счастлив, что я мог бы жить без любви,
Теперь я должен признать, что любовь есть все, что я имею в виду.
Пожалуйста, будьте добры, и просто измените свой ум
Будьте сладкой и нежной со мной
Потому что я становлюсь сентиментальным рядом с вами".



All comments from YouTube:

Donna Rose Sidoti

Oh that voice! Just takes me away! I love it!

Meggie Santos

Delicia ouvir Engelbert no início da carreira

Charmaine Jonck

Beautiful song. I love it. I love you so much Engelbert.

AIRELA HAYK

"Я становлюсь сентиментальным с вами.
То, что вы говорите, создают острые ощущения
Пронизывающие меня насквозь,
Я становлюсь сентименаьным с вами.
Я думал, что я был счастлив, что я мог бы жить без любви,
Теперь я должен признать, что любовь есть все, что я имею в виду.
Пожалуйста, будьте добры, и просто измените свой ум
Будьте сладкой и нежной со мной
Потому что я становлюсь сентиментальным рядом с вами".

lora Schultz

Boy do I ever get sentimental over you. He is so great on every thing he does

Florence Fifer

Such a beautiful old song done by the best !

Dorothy Whalen

Oh how i love this one. Great for Valentines Day.!

Jan Wallen

So smooth and awesome!

Gloria Williams

The best reigning balladeer on this world any song Enge sang will take your breath away what a golden voice he has thanks Maggisden for posting it this the first time I heard this lovely song of my idol

Gulnora Israilova

a very beautiful voice

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