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.
The Very Thought of You
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics
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The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I'm happy as a king
And foolish though it may seem
To me that's everything
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
In "The Very Thought of You," Engelbert Humperdinck sings of the captivating and mesmerizing effect that his lover's mere thought has on him. He explains how his mind is consumed by thoughts of his lover, causing him to forget the little things that he ought to do, but he's happy in his state of daydreaming nonetheless. In this way, the song captures the profound impact that love can have on a person - it can blind them to reality, yet fulfill them so completely that everything else falls away.
The chorus reinforces the idea that the thought of his lover is all-consuming for Humperdinck. He sings that the mere idea of his lover and the yearning for her leads time to slow down to a crawl. Every flower reminds him of her face and every star brings to his mind her eyes. The song is suffused with a sense of longing and desire, emphasizing the powerful emotional impact that the mere thought of the one we love can have.
Overall, "The Very Thought of You" is a tender and heartfelt love song, highlighting how even the smallest thought of one's lover can have a profound impact on their life.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you and I forget to do
Just the notion of you makes me lose track of time and forget to handle the usual daily obligations.
The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
These are the basic actions that anybody should take care of regularly, like eating or sleeping.
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I'm immersed in a world of idealistic imagination and ideas about you.
I'm happy as a king
I feel consummate happiness and satisfaction tantamount to that of a monarch in my mind's world.
And foolish though it may seem
While it may sound impractical and nonsensical, this feeling is meaningful for me.
To me that's everything
This is everything I desire, require, and consider significant for my well-being.
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
Simply your thought, the yearning and desire I have for you to be near me.
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
Only when I'm in your presence do I realize how time seems to stand still and creates a snail-paced existence.
I see your face in every flower
Every plant, bud, or blossom I see reminds me of your face.
Your eyes in stars above
When I see the stars, the glint in your eyes is what I think of seeing.
It's just the thought of you
The idea of you is enough to bring me immense joy and happiness.
The very thought of you, my love
Just the thought and memory of you, my beloved, is enough for me to be at peace and happy in life.
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Written by: Ray Noble
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