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.

You Inspire Me
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics

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You Inspire Me
When my eyes begin to glaze
You Inspire Me
In so many ways
When I'm on the ground
You seem to know
How to pull the blessings down
And spread them all around

You Inspire Me
When my well is almost dry
You Inspire Me
And in the twinkling of an eye
I am back on my feet
You're so inspiring to me
The road is long and it winds through the night
But when you're near you let there be light
You Inspire Me
When my eyes begin to glaze
You inspire me
In so many ways
I am back on my feet
You're so inspiring

I don't have to wish upon a star
That's how inspiring you are

Overall Meaning

The song "You Inspire Me" by Engelbert Humperdinck is a love letter to his muse, someone who has the power to lift him up when he is down. The singer's eyes "begin to glaze," indicating a sense of weariness or fatigue, but when his inspiration is near, she is able to "pull the blessings down" and help him regain his strength. What's more, his inspiration seems to have an innate ability to "spread" this sense of renewal to those around her as well.

The lyrics convey a sense of deep admiration and gratitude, with the singer asserting that his inspiration is "so inspiring" to him that he doesn't "have to wish upon a star" anymore. Furthermore, he notes that even on the longest, darkest nights, his inspiration is able to "let there be light" and guide him through. Overall, the song is a testament to the power of love and the transformative effects of having someone in your life who can inspire and uplift you.

Line by Line Meaning

When my eyes begin to glaze
Whenever I feel lost and directionless

You Inspire Me
I find inspiration and motivation in you

In so many ways
You have a multitude of qualities that inspire me

When I'm on the ground
When I feel defeated and helpless

You seem to know
You have an innate sense of how to help me

How to pull the blessings down
You bring positivity and good fortune into my life

And spread them all around
You share your positive energy with those around you

When my well is almost dry
When I am running out of energy and motivation

And in the twinkling of an eye
Suddenly and unexpectedly

I am back on my feet
You help me to regain my strength and confidence

You're so inspiring to me
You have an exceptional ability to inspire me