I Apologize
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics


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If I told a lie, if I made you cry
When I said goodbye, I'm sorry
From the bottom of my heart, dear
I apologize
If I caused you pain, I know I'm to blame
Must have been insane, believe me
From the bottom of my heart, dear
I apologize
I realize I've been unfair to you
Please let me make amends
Don't say that you forgot the love we knew
After all, we were more than friends
If I made you blue, I've had heartaches too
Now I beg of you, forgive me
From the bottom of my heart, dear
I apologize
Give me back your glance, give me back romance
Give me one more chance, forgive me




From the bottom of my heart, dear
I apologize

Overall Meaning

Engelbert Humperdinck's song I Apologize is an emotional plea for forgiveness from someone he has hurt deeply. The tone of the song is remorseful and genuine, with the singer acknowledging his mistakes and pleading for a chance to make things right. The lyrics open with a confession of lying and causing tears, explaining that his goodbye was something that he regrets. The singer then moves on to express his apologies from the bottom of his heart, recognizing his role in causing pain and promising to make amends.


The chorus of the song focuses on the singer acknowledging that he has been unfair and asking for a chance to make things right: "I realize I've been unfair to you / Please let me make amends / Don't say that you forgot the love we knew / After all, we were more than friends." The song concludes with Humperdinck's heartfelt plea for a second chance, asking for the return of love and romance that was once shared: "Give me back your glance, give me back romance / Give me one more chance, forgive me / From the bottom of my heart, dear / I apologize." Overall, the song is a moving and sincere apology that shows the depth of the singer's regret and desire to make things right.


Line by Line Meaning

If I told a lie, if I made you cry
If I was dishonest and made you sad


When I said goodbye, I'm sorry
I apologize for leaving you


From the bottom of my heart, dear
My apology comes from deep within me


I apologize
I am sorry for my actions


If I caused you pain, I know I'm to blame
I take responsibility for hurting you


Must have been insane, believe me
I was not in the right state of mind


I realize I've been unfair to you
I recognize that I have treated you poorly


Please let me make amends
I want to make it up to you


Don't say that you forgot the love we knew
Please don't act like our love never existed


After all, we were more than friends
Our relationship had a deeper connection


If I made you blue, I've had heartaches too
I understand how you feel because I have also experienced heartbreak


Now I beg of you, forgive me
I am pleading with you to forgive me


Give me back your glance, give me back romance
Please show me affection again


Give me one more chance, forgive me
I am asking for another opportunity to make things right


From the bottom of my heart, dear
My apology is genuine and heartfelt


I apologize
I am sorry for my actions




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Al Goodhart, Al Hoffman, Edward G. Nelson

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Comments from YouTube:

@kathysanders2068

One of my many favorites from a very special man ❤

@oscarlagasca666

Wonderful

@orbjorgbjornsdottir1089

Beautiful singer and a beautiful voice!😘🎤🎶

@ArafailovDV

Божественный голос! Великолепное исполнение! Брависсимо!!!

@brianwalker8147

I loved this concert. He gave great credit to the singers he covered And also he started out so high with Love is a many splendored thing I wondered how he was gonna keep that voice up but he did

@eva_loves_enge

Breathtaking ❤

@loraschultz772

You got it right, He is over 80 and still looks good and still sings so well, just love to listen to him by the hour.

@THeENQELBERTChannel

+lora Schultz  Not quite right, Engelbert will be 80 on May 2nd 2016, thank you.

@helenajansson2536

Many applause from Sweden to the romantic artist I know ..... I love ..

@anthonyjanz1666

Dear engleburt, lyrics of this song are very common to my life. So every day I listen this song several times .this tune and lyrics are run toghter.and your voice too. Thanks! U set me cry.

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