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.

Let There Be Love
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics

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LET THERE BE LOVE
WRITERS IAN GRANT, LIONEL RAND

Let there be you, Let there be me. Let there be oysters Under the sea. Let there be wind, An occasional rain. Chile con carne, Sparkling champagne -- Let there be birds To sing in the trees, Someone to bless me Whenever I sneeze. Let there be cuckoos, A lark and a dove, But first of all, please -- Let there be love. ~interlude~ Let there be cuckoos, A lark and a dove, But first of all, please -- Let there be love... Hmmm umm...love Hmmm umm...love Let there be love.

Overall Meaning

In the song Let There Be Love by Engelbert Humperdinck, the lyrics are a simple yet beautiful expression of joy and happiness. The first two lines of the song sets the tone and theme for the remainder of the lyrics: "Let there be you, let there be me." The song further highlights the importance of little things in life, such as oysters under the sea, the wind, occasional rain, Chile con carne, and sparkling champagne. The author also recognized the significance of nature, including birds, larks, and doves that sing in the trees, blessing when sneezing. All these things are expressions of life and love.

The song lyrically is light-hearted and carefree which gives a sense of joy to this love song. The words also convey the positivity to embrace life and the nature that surrounds us. The chorus of the song mentions "cuckoos, a lark and a dove, but first of all, please, let there be love." This line sums up the whole meaning of the song as it stresses the significance of love in life, in nature, and in every little thing that our eyes can see.

Line by Line Meaning

Let there be you,
I want you to be here with me.

Let there be me.
I want to be here with you.

Let there be oysters
Let there be luxury and indulgence.

Under the sea.
In a place where anything is possible.

Let there be wind,
Let there be change.

An occasional rain.
Even in the hardest of times.

Chile con carne,
A little bit of spice in life.

Sparkling champagne --
And a little bit of sweetness too.

Let there be birds
Let there be a natural harmony.

To sing in the trees,
A beautiful and peaceful sound.

Someone to bless me
Having someone to protect and care for me.

Whenever I sneeze.
Even in the smallest moments of vulnerability.

Let there be cuckoos,
Let there be wild things.

A lark and a dove,
Let there be beauty and harmony.

But first of all, please --
Above all, what I truly desire is...

Let there be love.
The presence of love in every aspect of life.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES GRANT

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