You are the reason
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics


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I never really told you how much you mean to me
The words get locked away and I can't set them free
Never really showed you what's going on inside
The joy of being near you
I always seem to

I wish I could throw the fear away
So I could come right out and say
Baby, I'm dying for you

You are my love, you are my live
When I'm lost you are the light
You are the sweetest thing
And I never gonna let you go
You are the sweetest thing
If only I could tell you so
I watched you when you were sleeping
Like a little girl

I'd like to wake you up and say,
I want you in my world
Sometimes when I kiss you and look into your eyes
I have to turn away from you so you won't see me cry
I wish I could throw away the fear




I wish I could come right out and say
Baby, I'm dying for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Engelbert Humperdinck's song "You Are My Love" talk about the singer's deep love for someone but their inability to express it freely due to fear. The lyrics convey the idea that sometimes, we find it difficult to express our true feelings to the ones we love. The singer admits to having never truly told or shown the person how much they mean to them. The words that they want to say are locked away, and they wish they could set them free. The singer is overcome with emotion when they are near this person and wishes they could throw away the fear.


The lyrics are particularly moving as they express the feeling of being in love but not being able to express it as we would like. It conveys the sentiments of someone who is unable to express the depth of their feelings despite being in a relationship. The fear of rejection or not being able to live up to the expectations is often the reason behind the singer's silence in expressing what they truly feel. The song is a testament to the struggles that we all face while navigating through our relationships and how vulnerable it can make us feel.


Line by Line Meaning

I never really told you how much you mean to me
I have not explicitly expressed the significance of the role that you play in my life


The words get locked away and I can't set them free
I struggle to verbalize my emotions, leaving them trapped within me


Never really showed you what's going on inside
I have yet to share with you my innermost thoughts and feelings


The joy of being near you
The happiness and contentment I derive from your presence


I always seem to
It's something that consistently occurs


I wish I could throw the fear away
If only I could overcome my apprehension


So I could come right out and say
That would allow me to express my feelings freely


Baby, I'm dying for you
I have an intense desire for you and your love


You are my love, you are my live
My affection for you is strong and enduring


When I'm lost you are the light
You provide guidance during moments of uncertainty


You are the sweetest thing
Your kindness and love are truly remarkable


And I never gonna let you go
I will always hold onto and cherish the relationship we have


If only I could tell you so
I wish that I could put my emotions into words and share them with you


I watched you when you were sleeping
There are times when I observe you while you slumber


Like a little girl
Similar to how one would watch over a child


I'd like to wake you up and say,
I have the urge to awaken you and convey my feelings


I want you in my world
I desire to have you as a part of my life


Sometimes when I kiss you and look into your eyes
On occasion, while embracing you and gazing into your eyes


I have to turn away from you so you won't see me cry
I must avert my gaze to avoid revealing my tears


I wish I could throw away the fear
If only I could release myself from my anxieties


I wish I could come right out and say
If I could express myself openly and honestly


Baby, I'm dying for you
It would be clear just how much I crave and cherish you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN BARRY MASON, DIETER BOHLEN

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@elisabethleimer6835

Engelbert is the most romantic singer ever, with a fantastic voice . LOVE HIM !!!

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@emeldalawson5737

That is what your respective Lady, does for you men. You send them out daily, with a belief of Self.
Appreciate your ladies, God's blessings.

@benniewright875

Wonderful Engelbert!

@bharatsarna6038

The rich quality of his voice is just unbelievable

@user-yg7lg5vl8t

Such a beautiful song all because of you so sweet memories Eng.you are amazing love you thanks for sharing ❤❤

@pfisher2563

I love this man...that voice ..just love him !

@loraschultz772

No one sings it like Englebert does, I love to play his music when I have a bad day.

@totallyamazing36

Its all because of you! You made me a believer!! For sure!!

@usaearthling

What an experience, to jump out of the year 2011 and into this era where Eng just took his songs and captured your heart with every word.I cherish being able to live in this era. We love you Eng, we love your voice and the words. It's all because of you.

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