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.
To Get to You
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics
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If I lose them all for your love, I'll do that, too
Guess they mean well when they tell me what to do
But they don't know how far I'll go to get to you
Burning bridges behind me to get to you
Breaking all ties that bind me to get to you
I hold your love far above what I'd go through
I'd give all I own for a stepping stone to get to you
If it's the last I do, I'll get to you
Because I know how much you want me to
You're the only thing that can me my world in view
Every breath I take, every move I make, is to get to you
Burning bridges behind me to get to you
Breaking all ties that bind me to get to you
I hold your love far above what I'd go through
I'd give all I own for a stepping stone to get to you
Engelbert Humperdinck's song "To Get to You" is a passionate and committed declaration of love, in which the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to be with the person he loves. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and of sacrifice, as the singer sees his love for this person as the most important thing in his life, even if it means leaving behind everything and everyone else.
The opening lines of the song, "I would walk on all my friends to get to you, if I lose them all for your love, I'll do that, too" reveal the intensity of the singer's desires. He is willing to sacrifice his friendships and relationships for the sake of his love, seeing his feelings for this person as the most important thing in his life. The lyrics also acknowledge and dismiss the concerns of others who may try to interfere with his pursuit, stating "they mean well when they tell me what to do, but they don't know how far I'll go to get to you".
The following verse emphasizes this theme of sacrifice, with the singer proclaiming that he is "burning bridges behind me to get to you, breaking all ties that bind me to get to you". He is willing to leave behind everything that is familiar and comfortable in his life, in order to follow his heart and be with the person he loves. Despite the risks and the difficulties he may encounter, the singer is confident that he will succeed in his pursuit, declaring that he will give "all I own for a stepping stone to get to you".
Overall, Engelbert Humperdinck's "To Get to You" is a powerful and passionate expression of love, in which the singer is willing to make great sacrifices for the sake of being with the person he loves. The song conveys a sense of urgency and determination, highlighting the importance of following one's heart and pursuing one's desires, even when it may involve leaving behind everything else.
Line by Line Meaning
I would walk on all my friends to get to you
I am willing to sacrifice my friendships to be with you.
If I lose them all for your love, I'll do that, too
I am willing to let go of everything for your love, even if it means losing all my friends.
Guess they mean well when they tell me what to do
My friends have good intentions when they give me advice, but they don't understand how much I want to be with you.
But they don't know how far I'll go to get to you
My friends don't realize just how much I'm willing to do to be with you.
Burning bridges behind me to get to you
I am willing to cut ties with people who are standing in the way of our love.
Breaking all ties that bind me to get to you
I am willing to sever any relationships or commitments that are preventing me from being with you.
I hold your love far above what I'd go through
Your love means more to me than anything else in the world, and I'm willing to endure whatever hardships come my way for it.
I'd give all I own for a stepping stone to get to you
I am so desperate to be with you that I would give up everything I own just to get one step closer to being with you.
If it's the last I do, I'll get to you
I am determined to be with you no matter what, even if it means sacrificing everything else in my life.
Because I know how much you want me to
I am pursuing you relentlessly because I know that you want to be with me, too.
You're the only thing that can me my world in view
You are the most important thing in my life, and without you, everything would be meaningless.
Every breath I take, every move I make, is to get to you
Every single action I take is motivated by my desire to be with you, and I am willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen.
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