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.

In Time
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics

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I was a fool
And like a fool, I cannot hide my sorrow
I was a fool
I thought that you would share all my tomorrows
Though I was wrong
Believing you'd belong to me forever
Now that you're gone
I hope I learn to live again in time

In time, I may forget your smile
And in a while, I may forget I love you
In time, I may forget my tears
And through the years, I may forget I need you
In time, maybe there'll be a new love to love me
I can't go on belonging to the past
But I pray that one day in time
You'll come back and be mine

I love you
I need you
In time, maybe there'll be a new love to love me
I can't go on belonging to the past
But I pray that one day in time
You'll come back and be mine
In time, maybe there'll be a new love to love me
I can't go on belonging to the past

But I pray that one day in time
You'll come back and be mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Engelbert Humperdinck's song "Somewhere In Time" express the emotions and reflections of someone who has experienced heartbreak and loss. The singer admits their foolishness and vulnerability, acknowledging that they cannot hide their sorrow. They believed that their love would last forever, but now that the person they loved is gone, they feel the need to learn how to live again and move on.

The lyrics convey a sense of longing and wistfulness. The singer hopes that with time, they will be able to forget the smile and love they once had for this person. They anticipate that in time, they may also forget the tears and the need they felt for their lost love. However, they leave room for the possibility of a new love in the future, acknowledging that they cannot continue to dwell in the past. They express a prayerful desire for the person they lost to return and be theirs again, while also hoping for the possibility of a new love.

Overall, "Somewhere In Time" is a reflection on the pain of heartbreak and the process of healing and moving forward. It acknowledges the complexity of emotions and the longing for both the past and the future, as the singer navigates their journey of healing and finding love again.

Line by Line Meaning

I was a fool
I made foolish choices or decisions

And like a fool, I cannot hide my sorrow
I am unable to conceal my sadness, just like a fool

I thought that you would share all my tomorrows
I believed that you would be with me in the future

Though I was wrong
However, I was mistaken

Believing you'd belong to me forever
Thinking you would always be mine

Now that you're gone
Now that you have left

I hope I learn to live again in time
I wish to find the ability to move on and live my life again

In time, I may forget your smile
Eventually, I might no longer remember your smile

And in a while, I may forget I love you
After some time, I might even forget that I once loved you

In time, I may forget my tears
Over time, I could forget the tears I shed

And through the years, I may forget I need you
Over the passing years, I might even forget that I once needed you

In time, maybe there'll be a new love to love me
Perhaps, in the future, I might find a new love who will love me

I can't go on belonging to the past
I cannot continue living in the past, clinging to what was

But I pray that one day in time
However, I hope and pray that one day

You'll come back and be mine
You will return to me and become mine once again

I love you
I still have strong feelings of love for you

I need you
I still have a strong need for you in my life