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.
You're My Heart You're My Soul
Modern Talking Lyrics
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Deep in my heart, there's desire for a start
I'm dying in emotion
It's my world in fantasy
I'm living in my, living in my dreams
You're my heart, you're my soul
I keep it shining everywhere I go
You're my heart, you're my soul
I'll be holding you forever
Stay with you together
You're my heart, you're my soul
Yeah, I'm feeling that our love will grow
You're my heart, you're my soul
That's the only thing I really know
Let's close the door and believe my burning heart
Feeling alright, come on, open up your heart
I'll keep the candles burning
Let your body melt in mine
I'm living in my, living in my dreams
You're my heart, you're my soul
I'll keep it shining everywhere I go
You're my heart, you're my soul
I'll be holding you forever
Stay with you together
You're my heart, you're my soul
Yeah, I'm feeling that our love will grow
You're my heart, you're my soul
That's the only thing I really know
You're my heart, you're my soul
Yeah, I'm feeling that our love will grow
You're my heart, you're my soul
That's the only thing I really know
You're my heart, you're my soul
Yeah, I'm feeling that our love will grow
The lyrics to Modern Talking's "You're My Heart You're My Soul" express a deep emotional connection between two people in love. The singer speaks about the burning desire in his heart and his fantasies, painting a picture of a world that he lives in where love is the central theme. He vows to keep their love shining wherever he goes and holding onto it forever. By asking his lover to open up their heart to him, he will keep the candles burning and let their bodies melt together. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels fulfilled and content with his partner and that their love is the only thing he truly knows in life.
Furthermore, the chorus, "You're my heart, you're my soul", repeats throughout the song and acts as a reminder of the strength of their bond. The repetition of this line also reinforces the idea that the singer's partner is his everything - his heart and soul. The lyrics in this chorus also indicate the eternal nature of their love, where he promises to stay with their partner together forever.
Overall, the song is a declaration of love and an expression of deep affection that is both romantic and hopeful. The strong instrumental accompaniment coupled with the lyrics also communicates the depth of emotions and feelings that we associate with love.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep in my heart, there's a fire, a burning heart
There's an intense passion inside me that constantly burns
Deep in my heart, there's desire for a start
My heart longs for a new beginning
I'm dying in emotion
This overwhelming feeling is consuming me
It's my world in fantasy
I escape to a world of dreams and imagination
I'm living in my, living in my dreams
My reality is just a backdrop to my vivid dreams
You're my heart, you're my soul
You are the center of my being, my reason for existing
I'll keep it shining everywhere I go
My love for you will radiate no matter where I am
I'll be holding you forever
My love for you knows no bounds, it will never fade away
Stay with you together
I will never leave your side, we will stay together
Yeah, I'm feeling that our love will grow
I have no doubt that our love will continue to flourish
That's the only thing I really know
My love for you is the most certain thing in my life
Let's close the door and believe my burning heart
Let's shut out the world and embrace the intensity of our love
Feeling alright, come on, open up your heart
I sense that you are also feeling the love, so let's fully embrace it
I'll keep the candles burning
I will keep the passion and romance alive
Let your body melt in mine
Let's become one in body and soul, lost in our love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dieter Bohlen
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