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.
Ramblin
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics
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Why you ramble, no one knows
Wild and wind-blown, that's how you've grown
Who can cling to a ramblin' rose?
Ramble on, ramble on
When your ramblin' days are gone
Who will love you with a love true
Ramblin' rose, ramblin' rose
Why I want you, heaven knows
Though I love you with a love true
Who can cling to a ramblin' rose?
Ramblin' rose, ramblin' rose
Why I want you, heaven knows
Though I love you with a love true
Who can cling to a ramblin' rose?
The song Ramblin' Rose by Engelbert Humperdinck is a classic love song that shows the struggle of a man trying to accept the free-spirited nature of a woman he is in love with. The lyrics, "Ramblin' rose, ramblin' rose, why you ramble, no one knows, wild and wind-blown, that's how you've grown, who can cling to a ramblin' rose?" portrays the man's frustration with the woman's independence and her unwillingness to settle down in one place. The man is left wondering why the woman is this way and he is unable to hold onto her.
The second verse of the song, "Ramble on, ramble on, when your ramblin' days are gone, who will love you with a love true, when your ramblin' days are gone" depicts the man's hope that the woman will someday return to him, and he will be there waiting, ready to love her unconditionally. He acknowledges that her rambling days won't last forever, and eventually, she will come back to him.
The chorus of the song repeats the same lyrics, "Ramblin' rose, ramblin' rose, why I want you, heaven knows, though I love you with a love true, who can cling to a ramblin' rose?" showcasing the man's internal conflict of wanting the woman in his life while acknowledging that her free spirit may prevent her from staying with him for good.
Line by Line Meaning
Ramblin' rose, ramblin' rose
Addressing a woman who is constantly wandering from one place to another.
Why you ramble, no one knows
Questioning the reason behind her restless and nomadic lifestyle.
Wild and wind-blown, that's how you've grown
Observing that she has become independent and free-spirited by living life on her own terms.
Who can cling to a ramblin' rose?
Wondering if anyone can ever catch or hold onto someone who is always on the move.
Ramble on, ramble on
Encouraging her to keep wandering and exploring.
When your ramblin' days are gone
Acknowledging that someday her love for adventure might come to an end.
Who will love you with a love true
Asking who will be there to love and support her after all her travels are over.
When your ramblin' days are GONE
Emphasizing that her rambling lifestyle is temporary and will eventually come to an end.
Ramblin' rose, ramblin' rose
Same as the first verse, addressing the same woman.
Why I want you, heaven knows
Admitting that even though he doesn't understand her, he still feels drawn to her.
Though I love you with a love true
Confessing his true feelings for her despite her unpredictable nature.
Who can cling to a ramblin' rose?
Rhetorically asking again if anyone can ever hold onto someone who can't stay in one place for too long.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOE SHERMAN, NOEL SHERMAN
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