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.
Leaving On A Jetplane
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics
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I'm standin' here outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin' it's early morn
The taxi's waitin' he's blowin' his horn
Already I'm so lonesome I could die
So kiss me and smile for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go
There's so many times I've let you down
So many times I've played around
I tell you now, they don't mean a thing
Every place I go, I'll think of you
Every song I sing, I'll sing for you
When I come back, I'll bring your wedding ring
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go
Now the time has come to leave you
One more time let me kiss you
Close your eyes I'll be on my way
Dream about the days to come
When I won't have to leave alone
About the times, I won't have to say
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh baby, I hate to go
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go
The song "Leaving on a Jet Plane" by Engelbert Humperdinck is a classic love song that tells the story of a man who is leaving his lover behind to travel somewhere far away. The song begins with the singer getting ready to leave, with all his bags packed and the taxi waiting outside. He hates to wake his lover up to say goodbye, but he knows that he has to go. The dawn is breaking and the taxi is waiting, and he feels so lonely already that he could die.
Despite his sadness and reluctance to leave, the singer tells his lover that he will always think of her wherever he goes and that every song he sings will be for her. He promises to bring back a wedding ring when he returns and asks her to wait for him. He asks her to hold him tight as he knows that he is leaving a part of himself behind.
As the time comes for him to leave, he asks his lover to close her eyes and think about the days to come when they can be together again. He promises to dream about those days too, so that they can both hold onto the hope of being together once more. Despite his hesitance to go and the sadness he feels, he knows that he must leave for now and hopes that his lover will wait for him.
Line by Line Meaning
All my bags are packed I'm ready to go
I have packed all my belongings and I am ready to depart
I'm standin' here outside your door
I am standing outside your door, preparing to leave
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
I do not want to disturb your sleep in order to say farewell
But the dawn is breakin' it's early morn
It is early morning and the sun is about to rise
The taxi's waitin' he's blowin' his horn
The taxi driver is ready and waiting for me, honking his horn to signal me to come outside
Already I'm so lonesome I could die
I am already feeling very lonely and sad about leaving you behind
So kiss me and smile for me
Please kiss me and smile to show me that you will miss me too
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Assure me that you will be waiting for my return
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Embrace me tightly as if you never want to let me leave
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
I am departing on a plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
I do not know when I will return
Oh babe, I hate to go
I am sad to leave you behind and go on my journey
There's so many times I've let you down
I have disappointed you many times in the past
So many times I've played around
I have been unfaithful to you countless times
I tell you now, they don't mean a thing
I am confessing that my past mistakes do not matter anymore
Every place I go, I'll think of you
No matter where I go, you will always be on my mind
Every song I sing, I'll sing for you
I will dedicate every song I sing to you
When I come back, I'll bring your wedding ring
Upon my return, I will bring a wedding ring as a symbol of my commitment to you
Now the time has come to leave you
It is now time for me to depart from you
One more time let me kiss you
Let me kiss you one more time before I leave
Close your eyes I'll be on my way
Close your eyes - I will soon be on my journey
Dream about the days to come
Have pleasant, hopeful thoughts for our shared future
When I won't have to leave alone
A time when I will not have to depart alone
About the times, I won't have to say
A time when I will no longer have to say farewell
Oh baby, I hate to go
I am saddened to leave you behind and go on my journey
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
I am departing on a plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
I am unsure when I will return
Oh babe, I hate to go
I am upset to leave you and begin my journey
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: John Denver
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n00se
All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go
I'm standin' here outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin', it's early morn
The taxi's waitin', he's blowin' his horn
Already I'm so lonesome, I could die
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go
There are so many times, I've let you down
So many times, I've played around
I tell you now that they don't mean a thing
Every place I go, I'll think of you
Every song I sing, I'll sing for you
When I come back, I'll bring your weddin' ring
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go
The time has come to leave you alone
Let me kiss you so close your eyes
And honey, I'll be on my way
Dream about the days to come
When I won't have to leave alone
About the times, I won't have to say
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go
'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Leaving on a jet plane
Elisabeth Leimer
Engelbert, your voice is divine and so are you !
Amlan Dasgupta
Such a haunting voice...touches the heart...sung supernly although the original song by John Denver is equally superb..
Walter Lopes
Linda canção dos anos 70
Estrella Martinez
Todos estamos de acuerdo que es lo mejor de todos los tiempos
Rhythm Raj Kishore
I've listened to almost all versions of this great song, though beautiful expressions encompassed by the lyricist, the great country singer, John Denver and his version is sweet too, but none is better than this version by baritone singer Engelbert. I have no hesitation in saying, that this is the best one and this cover version is even better than the original one and the one by Tom Jones. Waah Engelbert, waah!
Successflowstome V
You must be a kid/teen in the 70s...right?
liberty marie ong
Wonderful singer of all time.
CaptainSurfa
This is so damn beautiful!
MIGUEL ENRIQUE ROSILLO PEÑA
preciosa interpretacion, por fin accesible...la busqué por años
M Jesus Alonso
MUY BUENA CANCION, MUCHAS GRACIAS ENGELBERT.