Three Words Ain't Enough
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics

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I'm lying here with you
Searching for the truth
You've got the look of love
Three Words Ain't Enough

Let it grow
Oh, maybe this is right this time
No guarantee that you'll be mine

Oh, further down the line

Suddenly inspired by the freedom
Of three words I'm spokin'
Discovering what you mean to me

I'm lying here with you
Searching for the truth
You've got the look of love
Three Words Ain't Enough

I've tried a thousand times
And testifying every ready letter my love
Three Words Ain't Enough in my life

Oh, love was just an empty bay
It's amazing how things can change
Nothing stays the same, oh no

I'm totally inspired when I'm with you
By three words I'm spokin'
Discovering how strong we can be

I'm lying here with you
Searching for the truth
You've got the look of love
Three Words Ain't Enough

I've tried a thousand times
And testifying every ready letter my love
Three Words Ain't Enough

In everywhere you hold me
And everywhere you know me
Everyday you miss me
I wanna be with you

Remember when you told me baby
That every little step we take is gonna be right this time, oh

You've got the look of love
Three words, three words just ain't enough

I'm searching for the truth
You've got the look of love
Three Words Ain't Enough

I've tried a thousand times
And testifying every ready letter my love
Three Words Ain't Enough

In everywhere you hold me
And everywhere you know me
Everyday you miss me
I wanna be with you

Remember when you told me baby
That every little step we take is gonna be right this time, oh yeah

[Repeat to fade]

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Engelbert Humperdinck's song "Three Words Ain't Enough" sets the scene of two people lying together, searching for the truth in their relationship. However, the protagonist realizes that the three words "I love you," that they have shared, are not enough to express the depth of his emotions towards his partner. He feels that there is much more to their relationship than just love, and it requires something more than just love to make it work. He wants their relationship to flourish and grow but is unsure if it will work out, and he is not guaranteed that she will be his down the line. Despite this uncertainty, the protagonist is inspired by the freedom of expressing his emotions through words.

In the chorus, the singer emphasizes that three words are not enough to express his feelings towards his partner. He has tried many times to express his emotions by writing letters but thinks that love takes much more than just three words. He has finally found someone that he loves and discovers that the three words he speaks to her are not enough to describe how he feels. The song emphasizes that love doesn't always work out, but it's amazing how things can change, and nothing stays the same.

In conclusion, Engelbert Humperdinck's "Three Words Ain't Enough" is a love song that shows the protagonist's acknowledgment of how love is not enough to make a relationship work. It shows the deeper emotions that love cannot express and illustrates the change in perspective that happens when one sees how life is not always guaranteed.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm lying here with you
I'm lying here with you trying to figure things out.

Searching for the truth
I'm searching for the truth in our relationship.

You've got the look of love
Your expression and behavior shows you love me.

Three Words Ain't Enough
Saying 'I love you' isn't enough to describe my feelings for you.

Let it grow
I'm suggesting we let our love grow organically.

Oh, maybe this is right this time
I'm hopeful that this relationship will work out.

No guarantee that you'll be mine
There's no guarantee that you'll stay with me.

Oh, further down the line
We can't predict what the future holds.

Suddenly inspired by the freedom
I'm feeling inspired by the freedom of expressing my love.

Of three words I'm spokin'
By saying 'I love you' only three words doesn't go in vain.

Discovering what you mean to me
I'm learning more about what you mean to me and how important you are.

I've tried a thousand times
I've tried countless times to express my love.

And testifying every ready letter my love
I've expressed my love in every way I know how.

Oh, love was just an empty bay
Before you, my love life was empty and bleak.

It's amazing how things can change
Our relationship has transformed everything for the better.

Nothing stays the same, oh no
Change is inevitable, nothing stays the same forever.

I'm totally inspired when I'm with you
You inspire me in every possible way when we're together.

By three words I'm spokin'
By expressing my love with 'I love you' three words.

Discovering how strong we can be
I'm discovering how strong our relationship can be by expressing our love.

In everywhere you hold me
Wherever you hold me, I feel loved.

And everywhere you know me
You know me everywhere we go.

Everyday you miss me
You miss me every day and it makes me feel special.

I wanna be with you
I always want to be with you.

Remember when you told me baby
I remember the times when you've said.

That every little step we take is gonna be right this time, oh
You have faith that everything we do will be right this time.

Three Words Ain't Enough
Saying 'I love you' is too limiting to express my love for you.

Repeat to fade
The song is going to repeat until it fades out.

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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 Read Full BioThere 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.