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.
Smoke gets in your eyes
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics
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I of course replied "something here inside cannot be denied"
They said "someday you'll find all who love are blind"
When your heart's on fire, you must realize smoke gets in your eyes
So I *chaffed* them and I gaily laughed to think they could doubt my love
Yet today my love has flown away, I am without my love
Now laughing friends deride tears I cannot hide
(smoke gets in your eyes, smoke gets in your eyes)
Smoke-gets-in-your-EYES
The song "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" by Engelbert Humperdinck is a romantic ballad that speaks about the fleeting nature of love and how it can often leave us with bitter memories. The song opens with the singer being asked how he knew his true love was real. He responds by saying that he can feel it inside him, and that it cannot be denied. However, some of his friends tell him that love is blind, and he will eventually find out.
The chorus of the song resonates with the theme of the song, as it states that when your heart is on fire, you must realize that smoke gets in your eyes. The singer seems to be acknowledging the impermanence of love and the fact that it can sometimes leave us with painful memories. He later goes on to say that he laughed off his friend's doubts about his love, but now that he has lost his love, he is without hope. His laughing friends now ridicule him and he struggles to hide his tears. He concludes the song by saying that when a lovely flame dies, smoke gets in your eyes.
Overall, Engelbert Humperdinck's rendition of "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" is a poignant reflection on the joys and sorrows of love. The lyrics speak of the deep emotional connections that we share with one another, but also acknowledges the inevitable pain that comes when love is lost.
Line by Line Meaning
They asked me how I knew my true love was true
They wanted to know how I was certain about the authenticity of my love
I of course replied "something here inside cannot be denied"
I confidently answered, pointing out that there was an undeniable feeling within me
They said "someday you'll find all who love are blind"
They warned me that someday I'll realize that love can make you blind
When your heart's on fire, you must realize smoke gets in your eyes
When you're deeply in love, you might not see things clearly because of the overwhelming emotions
So I chaffed them and I gaily laughed to think they could doubt my love
So, I made fun of their doubts and laughed at the idea of them doubting my love
Yet today my love has flown away, I am without my love
However, now that my love is gone, I find myself alone and without them
Now laughing friends deride tears I cannot hide
My friends who used to laugh at my love now make fun of my sadness
So I smile and say "when a lovely flame dies, smoke gets in your eyes"
So I try to hide my pain by smiling and saying that when a beautiful relationship ends, the pain feels like smoke in your eyes.
(smoke gets in your eyes, smoke gets in your eyes)
This refrain repeats the analogy that the pain of a broken relationship feels like smoke in your eyes.
Writer(s): JEROME KERN, OTTO HARBACH
Contributed by Kaitlyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tina King
when I was a teenager, I started listening to Engelbert, and today I'm 70 and he's still my favorite singer. The best! I loooove him!
GRIT51
I’m also 70 and there’s no one better.
Wisalina
I'm 48 but i love it too.
Donna Gladden
62 and I love him and his songs too😀♥️💐 simply the best!!!
Kông
im a 25yo fan of Engelbert !
Bu Ruki
I am 74 years old.. and Engelbert is my favourite singer ( I am Ruki from east Java Indonesia )
Emzy Willrich
What a great voice. I discovered him when I was 17 a few decades ago. I still find myself singing his songs around the house still.
Елена Бабий
Как земля оживает весной
Так и я оживают с тобой.
Слушаю песни твои
И сердце поёт о любви.
Елена Бицадзе
Красавец, приятен, прекрасен, хочется слушать и слушать. 2 мая ему исполняется 87 лет, а он по-прежнему прекрасен. Здоровья и долгих, долгих лет жизни ДОРОГОЙ ЭНГЕЛЬБЕРТ.
Gigi H. Hammer
He is such a honey pot, his voice is like velvet, soft and so romantic. What a hunk of a man. Makes my heart beat faster. WOW.