The Last Waltz
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics


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I wondered should I go or should I stay,
The band had only one more song to play.
And then I saw you out the corner of my eye,
A little girl, alone and so shy.

I had the last waltz with you,
Two lonely people together.
I fell in love with you,
The last waltz should last forever.

But the love we had was going strong,
Through the good and bad we get along.
And then the flame of love died in your eye,
My heart was broke in two when you said goodbye.

I had the last waltz with you,
Two lonely people together.
I fell in love with you,
The last waltz should last forever.

It's all over now, nothing left to say,
Just my tears and the orchestra playing.

La la la la la la la la la,
La la la la la la la la la.

I had the last waltz with you,
Two lonely people together.
I fell in love with you,
The last waltz should last forever.





La la la la la la la la la.

Overall Meaning

The Last Waltz by Engelbert Humperdinck is a classic love ballad. The song describes a moment when the singer is faced with a decision to leave or stay at a dance. He spots a shy girl in the crowd, and they end up dancing together. As they dance, they fall in love, and the singer wishes the dance would last forever. The song takes a sad turn when the girl ends their relationship, and the singer is left to mourn their love.


The lyrics are deeply emotional and nostalgic. The last waltz symbolizes the end of a relationship, and the singer is left with nothing but memories of the past. The tone of the song is sorrowful, as the singer laments their lost love. However, the song captures the beauty of falling in love, even if the relationship doesn't last.


Line by Line Meaning

I wondered should I go or should I stay,
I was uncertain if I should leave or remain here.


The band had only one more song to play.
The musical group was performing their final piece.


And then I saw you out the corner of my eye,
I noticed you standing nearby but not upfront.


A little girl, alone and so shy.
You appeared timid and isolated, like a kid.


I had the last waltz with you,
We shared a final dance together.


Two lonely people together.
We both felt isolated despite being together.


I fell in love with you,
I fell deeply and quickly in love with you during the dance.


The last waltz should last forever.
I wished that the dance could last eternally.


But the love we had was going strong,
Our affection for each other was enduring.


Through the good and bad we get along.
We had harmony despite both favorable and unfavorable experiences.


And then the flame of love died in your eye,
You lost interest and love for me.


My heart was broke in two when you said goodbye.
I felt immense emotional pain when you left me.


It's all over now, nothing left to say,
Our connection is finished, and there's no reason to say more.


Just my tears and the orchestra playing.
All that remains are my tears and the background music.


La la la la la la la la la,
Syllables in place of words to evoke emotions or to fit the melody.


La la la la la la la la la.
Syllables in place of words to evoke emotions or to fit the melody.


I had the last waltz with you,
We shared a final dance together.


Two lonely people together.
We both felt isolated despite being together.


I fell in love with you,
I fell deeply and quickly in love with you during the dance.


The last waltz should last forever.
I wished that the dance could last eternally.


La la la la la la la la la.
Syllables in place of words to evoke emotions or to fit the melody.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Barry Mason, Leslie David Reed

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Katie Hull

This was my Grannie and Grandads wedding song ❤ now, the quote "the last waltz will last forever" is engraved on the joint headstone they share where they lay peacefully x

Carl DOnnelly

Katie Hully very lovely hope your okay x

Whatwillbe M

Katie Hull awe...♥️♥️

Rippi Zarsoff

Katie Hull.....That is awesome...keep listening to music...it can soothe our souls when we need soothing xxx

Rishi Maraj

May their blessed souls have liberation with God. 🙏🏻💔

IT stuff

Very beautiful story, thank you for sharing.

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Pretty Good

One of Engelbert's best songs. I never get tired of listening to it.

Dee Kaye

Why would anyone give a thumbs down to this wonderful music?

Even if you're not a fan of Engelbert's, surely you could appreciate his music!

Steve

Those are just thumbs up from Australians.

Kotscho MS

Best comment of the Word so far

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