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.

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Goodbye Maria
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics

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I still keep her memory around me
I still hear her voice in my head
The boxes of books
That she never took
And pictures that hang by the bed

With so many promises broken
I'll place all my dreams on the shell
And give it my best
To put her to rest
Though I can't believe it myself

Goodbye Maria, I love you
How long will you stay in my heart
I'll try every day
To get myself to say
Goodbye Maria, goodbye

I'll try to forget how she loved me
And hope that her memory will end
But one love around
My world starts tumbling down
And here comes that feeling again

Goodbye Maria, I love you
How long will you stay in my heart
I'll try every day
To get myself to say
Goodbye Maria, goodbye

I never know why
You had to leave me here
Without a rime of reason left to try

Goodbye Maria, I love you
How long will you stay in my heart
I'll try every day
To get myself to say
Goodbye Maria, goodbye

Overall Meaning

In Engelbert Humperdinck's song "Goodbye Maria," the singer nostalgically remembers Maria, a former lover, who has left him with a broken heart. He mentions that even though Maria is no longer with him and he has tried to move on, he still keeps memories of her around him. He still hears her voice in his head, and the boxes of books and pictures that she left behind make him feel as though she is still there with him.

The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and longing. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the fact that Maria is gone, and he has lost the love they once shared. He is left to deal with his memories and unfulfilled promises that were made between them. However, he decides to put her to rest, even though he cannot believe that he is saying goodbye to her. The chorus repeats the lines, "Goodbye Maria, I love you. How long will you stay in my heart? I'll try every day to get myself to say, goodbye Maria, goodbye." The singer is trying to find closure and move on from the broken relationship.

In summary, "Goodbye Maria" is a poignant song about the challenges of dealing with lost love. The lyrics tell a story of a man struggling to let go of a past relationship, but ultimately coming to terms with the fact that he needs to say goodbye to Maria.

Line by Line Meaning

I still keep her memory around me
Although she is gone, her memory remains a part of my life.

I still hear her voice in my head
Her voice still echoes in my thoughts, even though she is no longer with me.

The boxes of books
Various boxes of books that she had acquired.

That she never took
She never had the chance to take with her.

And pictures that hang by the bed
Photographs of memories that I keep close to me always.

With so many promises broken
So many assurances were made, yet not fulfilled.

I'll place all my dreams on the shell
I'll entrust my hopes and aspirations to something beyond my control.

And give it my best
I'll try my hardest.

To put her to rest
To find closure and peace with her absence.

Though I can't believe it myself
Even though it's hard to accept.

Goodbye Maria, I love you
A farewell to someone who was deeply cherished.

How long will you stay in my heart
How long will the memories of her last?

I'll try every day
I'll make an ongoing effort.

To get myself to say
To find the strength to utter.

Goodbye Maria, goodbye
A final adieu and closure to a significant relationship.

I'll try to forget how she loved me
I'll attempt to unlearn the intimate moments we shared.

And hope that her memory will end
I'll wish for the memories to fade and gradually disappear.

But one love around
But when another love comes into my life.

My world starts tumbling down
My emotions start to spiral out of control.

And here comes that feeling again
And the memories of her come flooding back.

I never know why
I can never quite understand.

You had to leave me here
Why she had to depart and leave me behind.

Without a rime of reason left to try
Without any explanation that I can find or make sense of.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JACK WHITE, MARK SPIRO

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Comments from YouTube:

@mariaastawiecka1558

6y↑9

Sir EH has a many many beautiful songs, I never know about it . I'm very glad to listen him end his music. Since 1974. Thank you very much!!!

@rozmanmiroslava3953

6y↑2

Miroslava Maria rozman Novakovic, WOW have never heard this song before and now see how many of Mr.Humperdinck s songs I have never heard before. But this one makes me feel as if it is song just for me, Maria is my middle name. WOW. What a singer.

@rozmanmiroslava3953

6y↑6

what a lovely song, Like to think it was written for me, since my middle name is Maria. Good and many of his songs really touch the heart and yes even tears are falling for the words are so fabulous. thank you. Miroslava Maria Novakovic. ( I often wonder if I miroslava Maria have ever touched a man s heart so cannot forget me,doubt it but nice if someone would remember me.