Love Me Tender
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics


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Love me tender, love me sweet, never let me go.
You have made my life complete, and I love you so.
Love me tender, love me true, all my dreams fulfilled.
For my darlin' I love you, and I always will.
Love me tender, love me long, take me to your heart.
For it's there that I belong, and we'll never part.
Love me tender, love me dear, tell me you are mine.
I'll be yours through all the years, till the end of time.
(When at last my dreams come true
Darling this I know




Happiness will follow you
Everywhere you go).

Overall Meaning

The love song, Love Me Tender by Engelbert Humperdinck, is a serenade that speaks about an undying love. The first verse sets a romantic mood, "Love me tender, love me sweet, never let me go. You have made my life complete, and I love you so." It is evident that the singer is expressing his vulnerability to the object of his affection. The second verse describes how the singer's dreams have been fulfilled by his darling, "Love me tender, love me true, all my dreams fulfilled." He reassures his lover that he will love her forever, "For my darlin' I love you, and I always will."


The chorus emphasizes the depth of his love, "Love me tender, love me long, take me to your heart. For it's there that I belong, and we'll never part." The singer wants to reassure his lover of his commitment and assures her that she will be his forever. The final verse of the song reiterates his love for her and how he will be devoted to her till the end of time, "Love me tender, love me dear, tell me you are mine. I'll be yours through all the years, till the end of time."


Overall, the song expresses the idea of true love, and how it can fill one's existence with meaning and purpose. It speaks of an eternal love that promises to last forever, no matter what. With its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics, Love Me Tender is a timeless classic that never fails to capture hearts.


Line by Line Meaning

Love me tender, love me sweet, never let me go.
Show me tenderness and sweetness in your love, and never let me go, because love is a bond that should last forever.


You have made my life complete, and I love you so.
You have brought meaning and fulfillment into my life, and I love you deeply for that.


Love me tender, love me true, all my dreams fulfilled.
Love me with tenderness and truthfulness, and fulfill all my dreams by being with me.


For my darlin' I love you, and I always will.
I will always love you, my dear, with all my heart and soul, now and forever.


Love me tender, love me long, take me to your heart.
Love me with tenderness and patience, and accept me completely into your heart and life.


For it's there that I belong, and we'll never part.
I belong in your heart and you in mine, and we will never be separated because our love is true.


Love me tender, love me dear, tell me you are mine.
Love me with tenderness and affection, and tell me that I belong to you, because I need to know that our love is real.


I'll be yours through all the years, till the end of time.
I promise to be yours forever, through all the trials and changes of life, until the very end of time.


(When at last my dreams come true Darling this I know Happiness will follow you Everywhere you go).
When my dreams finally come true, I know that you will be happy and fulfilled, and that happiness will be with you wherever you go, because we are in love forever.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Elvis Presley, Vera Matson

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@tinaartucilla1477

Super singer may idol handsome ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK God bless you and your family ❤️❤️❤️

@jorgealejandrogirarditoled5938

Wonderfull voice and Amaizing singer....👍👌👏👏👏🇨🇱🇮🇹🇬🇧

@judydempsey3443

Just Beautiful I don't care what he sings it's allways Beautiful ❤💃

@margaretbejau2035

Mosst beautiful song and i love you

@marilyncallachan

BEAUTIFUL, 💕🎶👵

@irenehagebeuk2326

Beautiful song Engelbert fantastisch ❤

@avelinabayaca9240

That was excellent your music is wonderful, youre so talented singer...
This song make me happy

@elisabethleimer6835

Love your rendition of this great song Engelbert, beautifully done !

@nanettenn9734

Just so lovely this song.thanks maggi for posting it.enge sings it so heavenly.nanette

@rosefrancisco7143

I like this song our theme song my hubby in heaven

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