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.
I'm A Better Man
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics
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I'd place it in a box, tie ribbons all around
And then I'd offer it to you
A token of my love and deep devotion
The world's a better place
With you to turn to
I'm a better man
And now, at last, I face the future unafraid
With you here by my side, how fast the shadows fade
And there is hope inside my heart
'Cause I have something wonderful to live for
The world's a better place
With you to turn to
I'm a better man
For having loved you
And as I am today
That's how I'll always stay
A better man for having loved you
A better man for having loved you
The world's a better place
With you to turn to
I'm a better man
For having loved you
And as I am today
That's how I'll always stay
A better man for having loved you
A better man for having loved you
If I could catch a star before it touched the ground
I'd place it in a box, tie ribbons all around
And then I'd offer it to you
A token of my love and deep devotion
The lyrics of Engelbert Humperdinck's song, "I'm A Better Man," express the theme of gratitude and appreciation for a loved one. The opening lines use the metaphor of catching a star before it touches the ground, which is a seemingly impossible task, portraying the depth of the singer's love and devotion. The imagery of tying ribbons around the box further emphasizes the romanticism in the song. The lines suggest that the singer wants to offer their love and devotion to their partner as a beautiful token of their love. The song emphasizes how the world seems to be a better place with their partner in it, and how their love has changed them for the better, making them a "better man."
The second stanza emphasizes that the romantic relationship between the two is a source of hope and has made the singer unafraid, with the shadows of his past fading away. The song's refrain line, "The world's a better place with you to turn to," is repeated several times throughout the song to illustrate the depth of the singer's appreciation for his partner's impact on his life. The song ends with the statement, "A better man for having loved you," rendering a powerful message about the transformative power of love.
Overall the lyrics of the song express that love has the power to change a person for the better, and the appreciation of having someone in your life who brings out the best in you. The song is a testament to how love can bring about hope and transformation in a person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could catch a star before it touched the ground
If I could do the impossible, I would go to any length to show how much I adore you.
I'd place it in a box, tie ribbons all around
I would present it to you with all the beauty and elegance that the object deserves.
And then I'd offer it to you
This valuable gift would be a symbol of my deep affection for you and my undying commitment to you.
A token of my love and deep devotion
This would be a physical representation of my powerful emotional connection to you.
The world's a better place
With you to turn to
I'm a better man
For having loved you
You are everything to me, and your mere presence makes the world a better place. My love for you has changed me for the better, and I'm grateful for that.
And now, at last, I face the future unafraid
With you by my side, my fears have dissipated, and I am ready to embrace what's in store for us.
With you here by my side, how fast the shadows fade
Your presence brings light into my life, and the darkness disappears when you are around.
And there is hope inside my heart
I am optimistic about the future. Your love has given me something to look forward to.
'Cause I have something wonderful to live for
I have you, and that makes me feel like life is worth living.
And as I am today
That's how I'll always stay
A better man for having loved you
A better man for having loved you
Loving you has permanently changed me for the better. I will always strive to be a man worthy of your love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BURT BACHARACH, HAL DAVID
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Ahmed Nasef
lyrics
If I could catch a star before it touched the ground
I'd place it in a box, tie ribbons all around
And then I'd offer it to you
A token of my love and deep devotion
The world's a better place with you to turn to
I'm a better man for having loved you
And now, at last, I face the future unafraid
With you here by my side, how fast the shadows fade
And there is hope inside my heart
'Cause I have something wonderful to live for
The world's a better place with you to turn to
I'm a better man for having loved you
And as I am today
That's how I'll always stay
A better man for having loved you
A better man for having loved you
The world's a better place with you to turn to
I'm a better man for having loved you
And as I am today
That's how I'll always stay
A better man for having loved you
A better man for having loved you
If I could catch a star before it touched the ground
I'd place it in a box, tie ribbons all around
And then I'd offer it to you
A token of my love and deep devotion
Engelbert Humperdinck
Happy Flashback Friday!
Midaaas
Thanks :D
Cornelia Popescu
MERCI BEAUCOUP POUR CETTE MAGNIFIQUE VIDÉO !!!
WE LOVE YOU MR.ENGELBERT, STAY SAFE AND STRONG, FOREVER YOUNG !!!
RESPECT, TENDRESSE, NELLY, BELGIQUE.
Tânia Torraca
Thank you for remembering your fans Mr Humperdinck😍😍🥰… I love FBF and this video is simply magnificent… It seems that the fans here in Brazil decided to show up more, this is very good… who knows You gets excited and comes to sing here 😀😍🙌From Brazil ❤️
jason leigh
Thanks Engelbert another one of your timeless classics
Alan Marks
I'm a better man for having listened to Engelbert Humperdinck
Sue Cannon
The world is indeed a better place with Engelbert in it for all of us to love. A beautiful song.
Lynne Lovett
Wish we could have those days back ! Thank you for the memories Mr. Englebert Humperdinck. God's speed.
Нина Ноженко
Прекрасно! Мне в 1968 г. было 19 лет. Песни моей юности.❤️🎤🎤👏❤️
Gwen Brashier
If we could have those daus back again. Such wonderful much, a wonderful singer, and person. God bless you Engel, keep safe. ❤️🌹