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.
My Cherie Amour
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics
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My cherie amour, lovely as a summer day
My cherie amour, distant as the milky way
My cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine
In a cafe or sometimes on a crowded street
I've been near you, but you never noticed me
That behind that little smile I wore
How I wish that you were mine
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
Maybe someday, you'll see my face amoung the crowd
Maybe someday, I'll share your little distant cloud
Oh, cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
Engelbert Humperdinck's "My Cherie Amour" is essentially a love song describing the singer's unrequited love and admiration for a woman who is distant and seemingly unaware of his affections. The lyrics suggest that the singer has encountered this woman on several occasions - in a cafe or on a crowded street - but has never been able to attract her attention or win her heart. The singer portrays the woman as being beautiful and charming, comparing her attributes to that of a lovely summer day or the faraway milky way. He expresses his desire that she could be his, knowing that his feelings for her are real and deep, and indicates that despite his efforts, he has remained unnoticed in her eyes.
The song's title, "My Cherie Amour," is a term of endearment and translates to "my dear love" in English. It was written and originally recorded by Stevie Wonder for his 1969 album "My Cherie Amour," but Humperdinck's cover version achieved greater commercial success, reaching number four on the UK Singles Chart in 1970. The song has since become a classic and has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Madonna and Michael Jackson.
Line by Line Meaning
My cherie amour, lovely as a summer day
She is beautiful and radiant, much like a perfect summer day
My cherie amour, distant as the milky way
She seems unreachable and far away, like a distant star in the Milky Way galaxy
My cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
She is a beautiful and precious person that he loves
You're the only girl my heart beats for
He loves her more than anyone else, and she is the only person who truly makes his heart beat
How I wish that you were mine
He longs and desires to have her for his own
In a cafe or sometimes on a crowded street
He has seen her in public places, such as a cafe or a crowded street
I've been near you, but you never noticed me
He has been close to her in proximity, but she has never acknowledged him
My cherie amour, won't you tell me how could you ignore
He wonders why she has ignored him and wants her to explain her actions
That behind that little smile I wore
He has been hiding his feelings behind a smile when he sees her
Maybe someday, you'll see my face among the crowd
He hopes that one day she will notice him among the many other people around
Maybe someday, I'll share your little distant cloud
He imagines one day being by her side, even though she seems far away
Oh, cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
He repeats that she is a beautiful and precious person that he loves
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
This repetition suggests that he is lost in thought and longing for her
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
This repetition suggests that he continues to be lost in thought and longing for her
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Henry Cosby, Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy
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