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.
If I Were You
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics
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wishing you were with me now
Praying for the times we shared together
Of which I thought they'd last forever
To somehow re-appear
If you would be there when morning's broken
Too many things were left unspoken
Oh why can't you be here
Chorus.
It I could only be with you
There's still so many things for us to do
The years have passed and tears still fill my eyes
Every time I think about our love that never dies
wishing you were with me now
Wondering why the laughing and the crying
The making fun, and never lying
Just had to disappear
thinking what it would be like
To re-live the love and care you gave me
To thank you for those limes you saved me
Oh why can't you be here
Chorus:
If I could only be with you
There's still so many things for us to do
The years have passed and tears still fill my eyes
Every time I think about our love that never dies
all I have in life
I would gladly give away
If it meant for one day
You'd be there
Chorus.
If I could only be with you
There's still so many things for us to do
The years have passed and tears still fill my eyes
Every time I think of you, still hurts inside
if you could only hear me now
If I could get these words to you somehow
For a moment I would make you realise
I'm still so proud to share with you
This love that never dies
I want so much to let you know
Our love will never die
The song "If I Could Only Be With You" by Engelbert Humperdinck is a song about longing and reminiscing about a past love. The lyrics express the pain of losing someone who was once a significant part of the singer's life, and the desire to have them back in his life. The song is a reflection on the memories and moments shared with someone who is no longer present. The use of the present tense in the first and second stanzas shows how the singer is still wishing for the person to return. The lyrics express regret for things left unsaid and the desire to make up for the lost time. The chorus reinforces that feeling of longing, conveying that there are still things to do together, and that the love never dies.
The final stanza speaks of the singer's willingness to give up everything for just one day with the person they miss. The lyrics show the pureness of the singer's love, which has not diminished over time. The repetition of the chorus at the end reinforces the singer's unending longing to be reunited with the one they love.
Overall, "If I Could Only Be With You" is a heartfelt ballad that speaks to the pain of losing someone important in one's life. It captures the longing and desire that comes with missing someone special, and the hope that one day they will be reunited.
Line by Line Meaning
wishing you were with me now
Expressing a desire for the other person to be personally present in the current situation.
Praying for the times we shared together
Recalling and longing for the happy moments from the past and asking for their restoration.
Of which I thought they'd last forever
Believing that those times were permanent and could never change.
To somehow re-appear
Expressing a vague hope that somehow the past could become present again.
wondering what it would be like
Inquiring about the experience of the other person being present in the future.
If you would be there when morning's broken
Asking if the other person could be with them in the morning when they wake up.
Too many things were left unspoken
Admitting to unsaid feelings or words in the past that might have made a difference.
Oh why can't you be here
Expressing sadness and frustration that the other person is not present.
If I could only be with you
Expressing a strong desire to be physically present with the other person.
There's still so many things for us to do
Highlighting the unexplored possibilities and experiences that are yet to come.
The years have passed and tears still fill my eyes
Expressing sadness and grief over the passage of time, and the loss of the past good times.
Every time I think about our love that never dies
Reflecting on the enduring nature of their shared love, which is still present through the years.
Wondering why the laughing and the crying
Questioning why the emotions and experiences shared with the other person are no longer present.
The making fun, and never lying
Remembering the jovial and honest nature of their relationship in the past.
Just had to disappear
Regretting the loss of those experiences and questioning why they could not remain.
thinking what it would be like
Meditating on the potential outcomes or experiences that could arise in the future.
To re-live the love and care you gave me
Desiring to return to the affection and attentiveness shown by the other person in the past.
To thank you for those limes you saved me
Expressing gratitude for the times that the other person supported and helped them in the past.
Oh why can't you be here
Repeating the earlier sentiment of sadness and frustration over the other person's absence.
all I have in life
Describing the depth of one's attachment to the other person as all-encompassing and essential.
I would gladly give away
Willingness to sacrifice anything for the chance to be with the other person.
If it meant for one day
Highlighting the value that even a single day with the other person would bring.
You'd be there
Expressing the need for the other person's physical presence.
if you could only hear me now
Expressing the desire to communicate directly with the other person.
If I could get these words to you somehow
Expressing the desire for a meaningful means of communication to reach the other person.
For a moment I would make you realise
Expressing a desire to share deeper insight or feelings with the other person.
I'm still so proud to share with you
Expressing the recognition of past shared experiences, and their meaningfulness.
This love that never dies
Affirming the enduring strength and depth of their shared love.
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