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 wish i knew
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics
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Is this my dream at last come true?
Are you the one my heart has saved its song for?
How can I tell?
I wish I knew
I wish I knew someone like you could love me,
I wish I knew you place no one above me;
I wish I knew, but only you can answer.
If you don't care, why let me hope and pray so,
Don't lead me on, if I'm a fool, just say so.
Should I keep dreaming on or just forget you?
What shall I do?
I wish I knew.
In the song "I Wish I Knew" by Engelbert Humperdinck, the singer is expressing their uncertainty and confusion about a romantic relationship. They seem to have been waiting for this moment for a long time and are finally living what they have always dreamed of. However, they are unsure if the person they are with is truly the one they have been longing for. The singer asks a series of questions, wondering if this could possibly be the love of their life. They confess that they wish they knew how the other person felt, and whether they truly love them.
The second verse of the song takes on a more insecure tone, with the singer admitting that they are unsure if they are mistaken in thinking that this is a real romance. They admit that they wish they knew if the person they are with places them above anyone else. They address their partner directly, asking them to be honest about their feelings, and to not lead them on if their love is not sincere. The singer cannot decide whether they should continue to wait and hope for love or forget this person and move on.
Overall, "I Wish I Knew" is a heartfelt expression of confusion and longing in matters of the heart. It speaks to the universal experience of uncertainty in romantic relationships, and the wish for clarity and honesty from the person you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this the night I've waited, oh, so long for?
Am I finally experiencing the night I've been patiently anticipating for a lengthy period of time?
Is this my dream at last come true?
Has my wishful thinking finally become a reality?
Are you the one my heart has saved its song for?
Do you happen to be the individual who my heart has sung for all this time?
How can I tell?
I'm uncertain and don't know how to discern the truth.
I wish I knew someone like you could love me,
It would be fantastic if someone with your characteristics had the capability to love me.
I wish I knew you place no one above me;
I'd love to know if I'm your top priority, and if you place no one else ahead of me.
Did I mistake this for a real romance?
I'm unsure if I was wrong to assume that we're in a genuine relationship.
I wish I knew, but only you can answer.
The answer to my doubts is solely in your hands.
If you don't care, why let me hope and pray so,
If my emotions don't matter, why do you allow me to sustain any expectations and hopes?
Don't lead me on, if I'm a fool, just say so.
Please don't deceive me and inform me if my thinking is foolish or flawed.
Should I keep dreaming on or just forget you?
I'm debating whether or not to continue hoping for a brighter future or to accept the reality that you may not be mine.
What shall I do?
I have no idea what my course of action should be.
I wish I knew.
I express a great desire to have knowledge of the right path to follow, but currently, I don't.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Warren, Mack Gordon
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