About the song
In the vast landscape of music, where melodies come and go like fleeting winds, there are a few artists who remain standing as monuments of authenticity, their music resonating with a timeless quality that transcends generations. Engelbert Humperdinck is undoubtedly one such artist. With his signature crooning style, Humperdinck has carved a unique niche for himself, appealing to both the traditionalist and the contemporary listener. Among his vast repertoire of soulful ballads and anthemic love songs, “I Know That We Have Loved Before” stands out as a poignant reminder of the enduring nature of love and loss.
Released in 1969 as part of his self-titled album, “Engelbert Humperdinck,” “I Know That We Have Loved Before” is a masterclass in storytelling, a narrative woven with the threads of longing, regret, and the quiet acceptance of life’s inevitable changes. The song opens with Humperdinck’s unmistakable vocals, his voice imbued with a world-weariness that speaks to the heart of the listener. He paints a vivid picture of a man haunted by the ghost of a past love, his memories as vivid as if they were etched in the present moment. The lyrics, co-written by Alan Bernstein and Michel Legrand, are a testament to their lyrical prowess, each verse a carefully crafted vignette that draws the listener deeper into the emotional landscape of the song.
The beauty of “I Know That We Have Loved Before” lies not only in its lyrical depth but also in its musical arrangement. The instrumentation is sparse yet evocative, the twang of the guitars and the mournful strains of the fiddle creating an atmosphere of melancholic beauty. The melody is both haunting and familiar, its gentle cadence reminiscent of the classic country ballads of yesteryear. It’s the kind of song that stays with you long after the final note has faded, its message resonating with the universal human experience of love, loss, and the passage of time.
For those who have lived and loved, who have weathered the storms of life and emerged with a deeper understanding of the human heart, “I Know That We Have Loved Before” is more than just a song; it’s a reflection of their own journey. It’s a reminder that while the world around us may change, the fundamental emotions that define us remain constant. It’s a testament to the enduring power of music to capture the essence of the human spirit, to give voice to our unspoken thoughts and feelings.
In a world that often seems to prioritize the fleeting and the ephemeral, Engelbert Humperdinck’s “I Know That We Have Loved Before” stands as a timeless classic, a testament to the enduring power of love, loss, and the human spirit. It’s a song that speaks to the heart of the listener, reminding us that even in the face of change, some things remain constant, etched in the depths of our souls.
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Lyrics
Per el Amor de una Mujer ( I Know That We Have Loved Before)
I know that we have loved before
Another life a distant shore
Your eyes they tell me you remember
I feel your breath upon my skin
And it just something deep with in
My body’s eager to surrender
Is it a passion that I feel
Swept of something that’s not real
Gone with the whisper of the moment
I dreamed of you and all only you
This love is not the love that’s new
I know that we have loved before
Two lovers together
Turning darkness into moonlight
And the stars come out
To watch the magic that we made
Now until forever
We will capture this heaven
Love will touch us and
Will never, never never let us go
We’ll dance a music in the breeze
Make love among the falling leaves
And feel the rhytmn of the thunder
You are the love I always knew
The missing part of me was you
I know that we have love before
Todo me parece como un sueño todavía
Pero sé que al fin podré olvidar un día
Hoy me siento triste pero pronto cantaré
Y prometo no acordarme nunca
nunca del ayer…
Lala lala lala lala
We’ll dance a music in the breeze
Make love among the falling leaves
And feel the rhytmn of the thunder
You are the love I always knew
The missing part of me was you
I know that we have love before