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' Rose
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
When your ramblin' days are GONE
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 talks about a wild and free-spirited woman who is always moving from one place to another, without a care in the world. The persona is wondering why the woman has become this way and why she is always on the move with no attachment to anyone or anything. The persona then reflects on his love for her and wonders who will love her when she is done living the ramblin' lifestyle.
The lyrics are poetic with the use of imagery to symbolize the persona's love interest as a rose that is wild and wind-blown, growing in its own way without any constraints. The rose, in this context, represents the woman's free-spirited nature, which is both beautiful and hard to hold onto. The persona tries to love her with a love true, but he cannot cling to her because of her ramblin' ways.
The song talks about the bittersweet nature of loving someone who is free-spirited and cannot be held down. The persona is left wondering about the woman's constant wandering and where she will end up. The song portrays the desperation and longing for a love that cannot be reciprocated because of the woman's wanderlust.
Line by Line Meaning
Ramblin' rose, ramblin' rose
The singer is addressing a person and referring to them as a "ramblin' rose".
Why you ramble, no one knows
The singer is questioning why this person has a tendency to wander or move around without any clear direction or purpose.
Wild and wind-blown, that's how you've grown
The singer is commenting on how this person has developed into someone who is free-spirited and untamed, much like a wild flower that grows naturally in the wind.
Who can cling to a ramblin' rose?
The artist is expressing their uncertainty about whether anyone can maintain a relationship or connection with this person who is always on the move.
Ramble on, ramble on
The artist is encouraging this person to continue moving forward and exploring new places and experiences.
When your ramblin' days are gone
The singer is acknowledging that there will come a time when this person will no longer be able to continue their wandering lifestyle.
Who will love you with a love true
The singer is questioning whether anyone will still love this person once they are no longer able to continue their rambling ways.
When your ramblin' days are GONE
The artist is emphasizing that there will be a definitive end to this person's wandering lifestyle.
Ramblin' rose, ramblin' rose
The artist is again addressing the person and referring to them as a "ramblin' rose".
Why I want you, heaven knows
The artist is expressing their own confusion about why they are drawn to this person who is always on the move and difficult to connect with.
Though I love you with a love true
The singer is admitting that they do have strong feelings for this person, despite the challenges that come with their wandering lifestyle.
Who can cling to a ramblin' rose?
The artist is repeating their earlier question and expressing their skepticism that anyone can truly maintain a relationship with this person.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joe Sherman, Noel Sherman
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