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.
What are you waiting for
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics
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So what are you waiting for
Well my feelings are disguised
So won't you walk out that door
Hurry babe
Before I cry
Hurry babe
Before I die
A few more steps
Well you say you love me babe
So why are you leaving for
You even say you're sorry
Did you think I'd believe you more
You say you wish
To still see me
Seemed silly
It's you who set me free
A few more steps
Look at you crying
Look at you shaking
Why are you doing that for
Whe where already gone through this
No need to go out for more
And I know that you're hurt
But I'm hurt too
Please don't ask me to comfort you
It's you who said that we were through
Ooh Baby
Ooh baby
Ooh Look at you crying
Look at you shaking
Why are you doing that for
Whe where already gone through this
No need to go out for more
And I know that you're hurt
But I'm hurt too
Please don't ask me to comfort you
It's you who said that we were through
Ooh Baby
Ooh baby
You said you need your freedom
So what are you staying for
You know it's your decision
You needn't explain no more
If I'm strong enough
To stand here tall
Than why can't you be strong at all
It's time to say goodbye
Come on before I cry
Oh baby before I die
The song "What Are You Waiting For" by Engelbert Humperdinck is a melancholic ballad about a relationship that has come to an end. The lyrics express the singer's confusion and pain at his partner's decision to leave, despite her claims of still loving him. He implores her to go before he breaks down and cries, emphasizing that he is just as hurt as she is. The chorus repeats the title question, asking why she is waiting to leave when they both know the relationship is over.
The verses reveal a deeper sense of betrayal and frustration on the part of the singer. He questions why his partner is crying and shaking when they have already been through this before, suggesting that he has experienced her leaving and coming back multiple times. He accuses her of being insincere when she apologizes and claims to still care for him, wondering "did you think I'd believe you more?" He also challenges her to be strong and follow through with her decision to leave, rather than prolonging the pain of their breakup.
Overall, the lyrics of "What Are You Waiting For" capture the complex emotions of a relationship in its final moments. The singer vacillates between sadness, anger, and confusion, grappling with the pain of letting go of someone he still loves. The song's melody is soft and mournful, lending depth and intensity to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time to say goodbye
The singer wants the person to leave and end their relationship.
So what are you waiting for
Asking the person why they haven't left yet.
Well my feelings are disguised
The singer is hiding their true emotions from the person to make it easier to leave.
So won't you walk out that door
Asking the person to leave.
Hurry babe
Urging the person to leave quickly.
Before I cry
The singer doesn't want to cry in front of the person and wants them to leave before they do so.
Before I die
Expressing how serious the situation is to the person and that they need to leave as soon as possible.
Well you say you love me babe
Acknowledging that the person has claimed to love the singer.
So why are you leaving for
Questioning why the person is leaving even though they claim to love the singer.
You even say you're sorry
The person has apologized for leaving.
Did you think I'd believe you more
The singer doesn't believe the person is truly sorry for leaving.
You say you wish
The person expresses a desire to still see the singer.
To still see me
The person wants to continue seeing the singer despite wanting to leave the relationship.
Seemed silly
The singer thinks the person's desire to continue seeing them is irrational given their decision to leave.
It's you who set me free
Reminding the person that they are the one who wanted to end the relationship.
Look at you crying
Observing the person's emotional reaction to the situation.
Look at you shaking
Observing the person's physical reaction to the situation.
Why are you doing that for
Questioning why the person is reacting this way when they were the one who initiated the break up.
Whe where already gone through this
Reminding the person that they've already gone through this situation before.
No need to go out for more
Suggesting that there is nothing further to be gained from continuing the relationship.
And I know that you're hurt
Acknowledging the person's emotional pain.
But I'm hurt too
The singer is also experiencing emotional pain but is still asking the person to leave.
Please don't ask me to comfort you
The singer doesn't want to be responsible for the person's emotional wellbeing after they've chosen to leave the relationship.
It's you who said that we were through
Reminding the person that they were the one who made the decision to end the relationship.
You said you need your freedom
Recapping the reason the person gave for wanting to leave the relationship.
So what are you staying for
Asking why the person hasn't left yet.
You know it's your decision
Reminding the person that they are the one who made the choice to end the relationship.
You needn't explain no more
The singer doesn't need any more explanation for why the person is leaving.
If I'm strong enough
Suggesting that the singer is strong enough to withstand the break up.
To stand here tall
The singer is confident in their ability to deal with the break up.
Than why can't you be strong at all
Challenging the person to be strong like the singer is during the break up.
Come on before I cry
Urging the person to leave before the singer becomes emotional.
Ooh Baby before I die
The singer is emphasizing how serious this situation is and how important it is that the person leaves as soon as possible.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK CLIFFORD MUELLER, ANDREW G. GOLDMARK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@benniewright875
Like this song. Thank you Engelbert.
@barbaraa.brearley8035
Beautifully done. Makes me cry 😢
@barbaraluzak9073
Piekny mezczyzna , piekny glos