Quando
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics


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Tell me when will you be mine
Tell me quando, quando, quando
We can share a love divine
Please don´t make me wait again

When will you say ´yes´ to me?
Tell me quando, quando, quando
You mean happiness to me
Oh, my love, please tell me when

Ev´ry moment´s a day
Ev´ry day seems a lifetime
Let me show you the way
To a joy beyond compare

I can´t wait a moment more
Tell me quando, quando, quando
Say it´s me that you adore
And then, darlin´, tell me when

Ev´ry moment´s a day
Ev´ry day seems a lifetime
Let me show you the way
To a joy beyond compare

I can´t wait a moment more
Tell me quando, quando, quando
Say it´s me that you adore
And then, darlin´, tell me when





Oh, my darlin´, tell me when
Mmm, my darlin´, tell me when

Overall Meaning

The song "Quando, Quando, Quando" by Engelbert Humperdinck is a ballad that expresses the feelings of a person who is deeply in love with someone and is waiting for them to reciprocate their feelings. The lyrics express the singer's eagerness to know when their lover will be theirs, asking them to tell them "when will you be mine" and to "tell me quando, quando, quando". The singer continues with their plea, asking when their lover will say "yes" to them, since their lover means "happiness" to them. The lyrics express the idea that every moment feels like a day and every day seems like a lifetime when you are in love, and the singer wishes to show their lover the way to a "joy beyond compare." The song ends with the repeated plea for the lover to tell the singer when they will be theirs.


Overall, the song is a classic example of a love ballad that captures the emotions of love and longing. It is a simple yet powerful expression of the feelings that often accompany falling in love, such as impatience, eagerness, and a deep desire for reciprocation. The song's catchy melody and memorable lyrics have made it a classic among fans of Engelbert Humperdinck, and it has been covered by many other artists over the years.


Interestingly, "Quando, Quando, Quando" was originally recorded in Italian by singer Tony Renis in 1962, with the title "Quando Quando Quando". It was later translated into English and recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck in 1968, becoming a hit in the UK and reaching number 13 in the charts. The song has since become a standard, covered by a variety of artists in different languages.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me when will you be mine
Communicate the time when you will be mine


Tell me quando, quando, quando
Tell me when, when, when


We can share a love divine
We can together experience a supreme love


Please don´t make me wait again
Please avoid delaying me again


When will you say ´yes´ to me?
When will you reply affirmatively to me?


You mean happiness to me
You signify pleasure to me


Oh, my love, please tell me when
Please mention the time, my love


Ev´ry moment´s a day
Every instant feels like a day


Ev´ry day seems a lifetime
Each day appears like an eternity


Let me show you the way
Allow me to illustrate to you how


To a joy beyond compare
To an unparalleled happiness


I can´t wait a moment more
I can't wait any longer


Say it´s me that you adore
Express that you love me


And then, darlin´, tell me when
And then, my dear, declare the moment


Oh, my darlin´, tell me when
Oh, my dear, indicate when


Mmm, my darlin´, tell me when
Mmm, my dear, state when




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALBERTO TESTA, TONY RENIS

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