Long Ago
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics


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Long ago and far away
I dreamed a dream one day
And now that dream is here beside me

Long the skies were overcast
But now the clouds have passed
You're here at last
Chills run up and down my spine
Aladdin's lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago was you

Chills run up and down my spine
Aladdin's lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me




Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago was you

Overall Meaning

Engelbert Humperdinck's "Long Ago" is a song about the fulfillment of a long-awaited dream. The first verse sets the stage for the song's theme; the singer reflects on a dream he had and how it has now become a reality. He expresses joy and gratitude that the dream he once had is now "beside" him. The second verse continues the celebration– the rain has stopped and the sun is shining, and the person he has been waiting for has finally shown up.


The chorus is the climax of the song. The singer describes the physical sensation of excitement that he feels, like "chills run[ning] up and down [his] spine." The metaphor of Aladdin's lamp is a powerful one; it speaks to the magical power of dreams and the potential for wishes to be granted. Finally, the last two lines of the chorus brings the song to its emotional peak. The singer sees the person he has been waiting for and realizes that they are what he has been longing for all along.


Overall, Engelbert Humperdinck's "Long Ago" portrays the joy and fulfillment of finally achieving a long-awaited dream. The song is filled with hope and optimism and beautifully captures the sensation of dreaming and realizing a goal.


Line by Line Meaning

Long ago and far away
Many years have passed since I had this dream


I dreamed a dream one day
I had a vivid dream that I wished to come true


And now that dream is here beside me
My dream has finally come true and is now a reality


Long the skies were overcast
For a long time, my life was full of gloom and sadness


But now the clouds have passed
The sadness and sorrow have disappeared


You're here at last
You have finally arrived in my life


Chills run up and down my spine
I feel excitement and joy in my body


Aladdin's lamp is mine
I have found something magical and wonderful


The dream I dreamed was not denied me
My dream has come true without any obstacles


Just one look and then I knew
After seeing you, I immediately realized something important


That all I longed for long ago was you
You were the missing piece in my life that I had been searching for all along




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IRA GERSHWIN, JEROME KERN

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Comments from YouTube:

Lamont DuPlessis

Beautiful, beautiful job Maggisden on this video.
One of the main definitions of Romance is Engelbert and his unmistakable voice! Ty. 🌹🌹

carmen gradin

an unforgettable voice!

Mariajose Arce Sanchez

LA MEJOR VOZ Y LA SONRISA MAS BONITA..💋💋

Lita Balansay

Soothing. . . . puts me in a very good mood! ! !

blue Love

Masterpiece

Louise Miller

My mom adored this man....

Wolfgang Nitsch

Thanks for posting, so cool... 😎

Lorraine Chandler

My mother's favorite singer.

AriesMusic Mmc

nice version...

marilyn callachan

SONG AND ENGELBERT CLASSIC

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