Sweetheart
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics


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If your heart tells you so, that you should leave me
Don't try to forget, you and I never met
And before you fly, why can't you tell me why
You've forgotten all the words that you once said

Long as I've got you there beside me
Long as you're there to stand a guide me
The love we share, no one can ever tear apart
Long as I've got this life I'm living
Long as it's you, the love I'm with then
I'll keep on callin' you sweetheart

If my love for you can't make you happy
Just open the door and you won't see me anymore
And before you fly, why can't you tell me why
You've forgotten all the words that you once said

Long as I've got you there beside me
Long as you're there to stand a guide me
The love we share, no one can ever tear apart
Long as I've got this life I'm living
Long as it's you, the love I'm with then




I'll keep on callin' you sweetheart
I'll keep on callin' you sweetheart

Overall Meaning

In Engelbert Humperdinck's song "Sweetheart," the singer expresses his love for his significant other and vows to call her his sweetheart as long as she is by his side. However, he also acknowledges that if she decides to leave him, he will have no choice but to move on. He asks that before she flies away, she should tell him why she has forgotten all the words she once said to him. He also suggests that if his love cannot make her happy, she should simply open the door and he will leave.


The song showcases the complexity of relationships and how they can sometimes become uncertain. The singer loves his sweetheart deeply but realizes that he cannot force her to stay with him. He is willing to let her go if it means she will be happier without him. The use of the word "sweetheart" throughout the lyrics emphasizes the love and affection that the singer has for his partner.


Overall, the message of the song is that love can be challenging and vulnerable, but it is important to cherish every moment and treat the loved one with respect and understanding. It contains a timeless message of love and devotion that resonates with audiences to this day.


Line by Line Meaning

If your heart tells you so, that you should leave me
If you feel like leaving, don't hesitate to do so


Don't try to forget, you and I never met
You should move on and forget about our past


And before you fly, why can't you tell me why
Before you leave, can you please explain why you're leaving


You've forgotten all the words that you once said
You seem to have forgotten all the promises you made


Long as I've got you there beside me
As long as you're by my side


Long as you're there to stand a guide me
As long as you're here to be my support and guide


The love we share, no one can ever tear apart
Our love is unbreakable and cannot be torn apart by anyone


Long as I've got this life I'm living
As long as I'm alive


Long as it's you, the love I'm with then
As long as I'm with you, the love of my life


I'll keep on callin' you sweetheart
I will always call you my beloved


If my love for you can't make you happy
If my love isn't enough to make you happy


Just open the door and you won't see me anymore
Just leave and I won't bother you anymore


And before you fly, why can't you tell me why
Can you tell me why you're leaving before you go


You've forgotten all the words that you once said
It seems like you forgot all the things you promised me before


I'll keep on callin' you sweetheart
I will always love you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY GIBB, MAURICE GIBB

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Comments from YouTube:

connie clayton

Why don't we have more singers like Engelbert today? He had a perfect voice for so many years !! And his voice is still stunning today for his young age of 85 !

Jeannette

Emmanuel Osime

Hello

Elizabeth Goodwin

💯👏

Daniel Siciliano

I feel the same way Connie he has a Brilliant golden gift of a Voice from God. EH has been my all time Favorite for many Years.

Mariann Sletten

Love this!💗♥️ Beautiful song, beautiful voice!!😊🎵🎶♥️💘

Larisa681

Wonderful song,wonderful voice,wonderful Engelbert!

Kheng Chooi Lee

Engelbert is an execellent singer. Always evergreen. I love his voice.

DRomaha

I saw this man in concert in 1984 and saw him 30 years later and he was perfection in both concerts. The comment "another great song written by the Bee Gees done by a magic voice" says it all!! Started listening to him in the early 70's and his CD The Man I Want to Be is fantastic.

Karen Morin

I absolutely love this gorgeous song ❤️ by Enge. He does a fantastic job of singing it. One of my favorite songs 💕

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