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.

Nature Boy
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics

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There was a boy...
A very strange enchanted boy.
They say he wandered very far, very far
Over land and sea,
A little shy and sad of eye
But very wise was he.

And then one day,

One magic day, he passed my way.
And while we spoke of many things,
Fools and kings,
This he said to me,
'The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return.'

'The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return.'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Engelbert Humperdinck's song Nature Boy speak about a boy who is described as strange and enchanted. He is said to have wandered far over land and sea, and, though he is a little shy and sad of eye, he is also very wise. One day, the boy passes the singer's way, and they have a conversation about many things, including fools and kings. During this conversation, the boy tells the singer that the greatest thing he'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.

The lyrics of Nature Boy are poetic and deep, exploring the idea that the purpose of life is to love and be loved in return. The reference to the boy being strange and enchanted suggests that he may be a symbol of something magical and otherworldly, such as the natural world or the universe itself. The message of the song is that we should all strive to love and be loved, as this is what gives life meaning and purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

There was a boy...
The story of a boy is about to be told.

A very strange enchanted boy.
This boy was peculiar and had a magical aura around him.

They say he wandered very far, very far
He was known for traveling great distances.

Over land and sea,
He journeyed on both land and sea.

A little shy and sad of eye
Despite his wisdom, he appeared to be reserved and melancholy.

But very wise was he.
Despite his young age, he possessed great intelligence.

And then one day,
One particular day stood out from the rest of his days.

One magic day, he passed my way.
He crossed paths with the artist on a day that felt enchanting and surreal.

And while we spoke of many things,
During our conversation, we covered a variety of topics.

Fools and kings,
We talked about both foolish and powerful people.

This he said to me,
The boy offered this piece of advice to the singer.