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Introduction
Listening to Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Something’s Breaking” is like stepping into a beautifully painful story of love’s unraveling. It’s a song that feels deeply personal yet universally relatable—one of those rare gems where the melody and lyrics weave a narrative you can’t help but feel in your soul.
Humperdinck’s voice, rich with emotion, brings every word to life, capturing the fragility of a love that’s slipping away. There’s an ache in his delivery, but also a sense of reflection—like he’s not just singing about heartbreak but living it as he performs. It’s this raw authenticity that draws listeners in, making them feel as though they’re sitting across from a friend pouring out their heart.
The arrangement is classic Engelbert: a lush, sweeping orchestration that complements his iconic baritone without overshadowing it. The instrumentation starts tenderly, almost cautiously, before building to an emotional crescendo, mirroring the journey of realizing that something precious is breaking apart.
What makes “Something’s Breaking” so special is its ability to touch on those moments in life when we feel powerless—when we sense something slipping through our fingers but can’t quite stop it. Whether it’s a relationship, a dream, or a season of life, the song resonates with anyone who’s experienced loss and the bittersweet beauty of cherishing what once was.
This track showcases why Engelbert Humperdinck remains a timeless artist. His ability to take a deeply emotional theme and turn it into something beautifully cathartic is a gift to his fans. “Something’s Breaking” doesn’t just break your heart—it also helps you piece it back together by reminding you that you’re not alone in your feelings.
So, whether you’re a lifelong fan of Engelbert or just discovering his music, this song is sure to leave a mark. It’s a testament to the power of music to articulate what words alone sometimes cannot.
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Lyrics
The sun set
One less shadow on the water
The air is cool across my shoulder
I sit alone here on the sand
The sea bird
High in the fading light is cryin’
He can see the day is dyin’
So he turns towards the land
I got a feelin’ something’s breakin’
It’s all coming down
There’s gonna be a million pieces
Scattered here upon the ground
I can see my future fading
I have no place to start
I got a feelin’ something’s breakin’
And it just might be my heart
Full moonlight
Your silver road is there before me
A silent witness to my story
You know how love can come and go
At dawning
The sun will burn away the shadows
Then I will have to face tomorrow
Once again I’ll be alone
I got a feelin’ something’s breakin’
And it’s all coming down
There’s gonna be a million pieces
Scattered here upon the ground
I can see my future fading
I have no place to start
I got a feelin’ something’s breakin’
And it just might be my heart