First formed at the end of 1984 (Anders was 21), they unexpectedly became immensely popular with their standalone disco hit "You're My Heart, You're My Soul", which was then followed by "You Can Win If You Want" and "Cheri, Cheri Lady". They released two albums a year from 1985 to 1987 while also promoting their singles on television all over Europe. After splitting up in 1987, the duo reunited in 1998, at first only testing the waters with new versions of hit singles and again reaching the top of the charts unexpectedly. Bohlen and Anders split again in 2003 due to irreconcilable disagreements (they had never been friends in the first place). Thomas Anders started another solo career immediately, while Bohlen had by now begun devoting most of his time to new talents, especially those he discovered on the German edition of the TV show Pop Idol/American Idol.
Global sales of Modern Talking records were 120 million units, according to BMG in June 2003, and they have become the biggest-selling German music act in history, so far outselling even Frank Farian's projects Boney M and Milli Vanilli, Michael Cretu's Enigma, Sandra, the Scorpions, Snap! and Rammstein.
Modern Talking were successful in Europe, Asia, South America and some African countries. In the United Kingdom they reached the top ten only once with the song "Brother Louie" (in 1986, #4 UK). They did not feel very good about promoting their singles there due to being marketed in England as a gay group like Erasure and Culture Club. Indeed, in the UK "Brother Louie" is regarded by those who remember it as nothing more than a novelty record by a one-hit wonder.
They were almost unknown in North America by mainstream standards, never appearing in the charts there, and due to lack of backing from a record company and lack of time did not go there to promote their music. Composer Dieter Bohlen employed mood-evoking lyrics and intellectually-designed, synthesizer-based music which was out of vogue in the U.S. before Modern Talking even formed.
In 2006 Bohlen included a secret message in his song "Bizarre Bizarre" which was played backwards: "There will never be an end to Modern Talking". However, Bohlen said "he meant to say that the music of Modern Talking will live forever" [4]. Anders has kept the Modern Talking songs in his repertoire and produced songs in a similar vein for his solo records ("Independent Girl"). In 2006 he produced an album of Swing and Jazz versions of popular songs (including Modern Talking's first hit). Bohlen has written two autobiographical books, one of which also detailed Modern Talking's history from his perspective, and sold a million copies in Germany. The sequel was heavily criticised for his unfairness towards the people he worked with. As a result of that, he withdrew from the public for a year until 2006, when he said he regretted putting out the second book. Anders had not been the only one pressing charges against Bohlen and demanding that sections of the book be modified.
Just We Two
Modern Talking Lyrics
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Evil women telling stories
There will never be another you
It's true
Down and out in Paris city
All the things are tough and pretty
Stay with me until the night is gone
Just we two
Mona Lisa breaks my heart
Just we two
You are a lovely work of art
Baby, just we two
You want me and I want you
Baby, just we two
I don't want to lose for you
Everybody loves their lover
Everybody's undercover
Half a million miles I'll be from home
Heaven must be missing an angel
You're the hottest child of the city
I can ask for anymore than you
It's true
Baby, just we two
I'm a first class fool
Baby, just we two
All my dreams come true
The song Just We Two by Modern Talking is about the love shared between two people. The beginning of the song talks about how good guys only win in the movies, indicating that love can be challenging in real life. The line "evil women telling stories" seems to suggest that there are people who try to break the bond between the two individuals in love. However, the singer insists that there will never be another like the one he loves; it is true love that cannot be diluted by outside forces.
The middle of the song describes the hardships the couple may face together. The phrase "down and out in Paris city" speaks to the struggles one might face in a place far from home. Despite the difficulties, the singer asks his love to "stay with me until the night is gone," indicating that he wants them to face them together. The chorus is an expression of the adoration the singer feels for his love. He compares his love to the Mona Lisa, the famous painting, and says that she is art. He declares that he wants no one but her and doesn't want to lose her.
Overall, the song is about the power of true love and the challenges that come with it. It is a declaration of commitment to one person, despite the obstacles that may come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Good guys only when in the movies
In movies, the heroes always somehow win, but in real life, the good ones don't always come out on top.
Evil women telling stories
There are women out there spreading lies and deceitful stories just to make the good guys look bad.
There will never be another you
You are completely unique and one of a kind in this world.
It's true
There's no doubting the previous statement, it is an undeniable fact.
Down and out in Paris city
Sometimes life can be tough and things don't go as planned, even in a romantic city like Paris.
All the things are tough and pretty
Despite hardships, there is always beauty to be found in life.
Stay with me until the night is gone
Please don't leave me alone, but stay with me until morning.
Just we two
It's just the two of us, no one else around.
Mona Lisa breaks my heart
The famous painting of Mona Lisa makes me feel a sense of sadness and heartache.
You are a lovely work of art
You are also a masterpiece, just like the painting of Mona Lisa.
Baby, just we two
Again, there's no one else around, it's just you and me.
You want me and I want you
Both of us desire each other mutually.
I don't want to lose for you
I don't want to lose your love and affection, I need you by my side.
Everybody loves their lover
It's natural for everyone to love the one they're with or in love with.
Everybody's undercover
People often hide their true intentions, feelings or motives even when they're in a relationship.
Half a million miles I'll be from home
The distance between us is so far, it's like I'll be half a million miles away.
Heaven must be missing an angel
You are so beautiful and stunning, you must belong in heaven among the angels.
You're the hottest child of the city
You're the most attractive and desirable person in this city.
I can't ask for anymore than you
You have everything I need or could ever want, and I'm content with just having you in my life.
I'm a first class fool
I am a complete fool for falling in love with you wholeheartedly.
All my dreams come true
Being with you has made all my dreams come true, affection and love from someone special.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Hansa Musik, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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Edu Tere Barbosa
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