There are multiple artists with this name:
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.

Up Up And Away
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics

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Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon?
Would you like to glide in my beautiful balloon?
We could float among the stars together, you and I

For we can fly, we can fly
Up, up and away
My beautiful, my beautiful balloon

The world's a nicer place in my beautiful balloon
It wears a nicer face in my beautiful balloon
We can sing a song and sail along the silver sky

For we can fly, we can fly
Up, up and away
My beautiful, my beautiful balloon

Suspended under a twilight canopy
We'll search the clouds for a star to guide us
If by some chance you find yourself loving me
We'll find a cloud to hid us, keep the moon beside us

Love is waiting there in my beautiful balloon
Way up in the air in my beautiful balloon
If you'll hold my hand we'll chase your dream across the sky
For we can fly, we can fly

Up, up and away
My beautiful, my beautiful balloon

Overall Meaning

In Engelbert Humperdinck's song, "Up Up And Away," the singer invites his partner to join him on a journey through the skies in his "beautiful balloon." He emphasizes the beauty and tranquility of flying among the stars, singing about how everything in the world looks nicer when viewed from above. The song's chorus is a declaration that the two of them can fly together, up, up, and away in the balloon.

As the song progresses, the lyrics become more romantic, with the singer suggesting that love is waiting for them in the skies, and that they can chase their dreams if they hold hands and fly together. The final verse describes them floating under a "twilight canopy" in search of a star to guide them. If they find love together, they will find a cloud to hide them and keep the moon beside them.

Overall, the song is a whimsical, romantic invitation to escape into the skies with a loved one, letting go of the worries of the world below and seeing the beauty in everything from a new perspective.

Line by Line Meaning

Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon?
Do you want to join me on a journey of freedom and wonderment?

Would you like to glide in my beautiful balloon?
Would you like to peacefully and gracefully move through the sky with me?

We could float among the stars together, you and I
Through this shared experience we can feel like we're part of something bigger than ourselves.

For we can fly, we can fly
We are not limited to the ground, we have the ability to soar.

Up, up and away
Let's rise above our worries and fears.

My beautiful, my beautiful balloon
This balloon represents our shared hope and potential.

The world's a nicer place in my beautiful balloon
When we're in this balloon, everything seems more beautiful and peaceful.

It wears a nicer face in my beautiful balloon
The world appears more full of wonder and mystery when seen from above.

We can sing a song and sail along the silver sky
Our journey can be filled with music and delight as we move through the clouds.

Suspended under a twilight canopy
We are adrift in a peaceful and magical world.

We'll search the clouds for a star to guide us
We're not lost, we are following our dreams to new and wondrous places.

If by some chance you find yourself loving me
If we are drawn to each other through this journey, let's embrace it.

We'll find a cloud to hid us, keep the moon beside us
Our love will be strong and enduring as we travel through the skies.

Love is waiting there in my beautiful balloon
This balloon represents the possibility of finding love and happiness in new places.

Way up in the air in my beautiful balloon
We are elevated and untethered, free to explore new paths and dreams.

If you'll hold my hand we'll chase your dream across the sky
Together we can pursue our wildest dreams and make them a reality.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jimmy Webb

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