Millenium
Aleksey Lyrics

Der Countdown läuft, Baby
We are getting closer and closer to the millennium, and the uncertainty of what's to come makes me feel uneasy.

Halt Dich fest wenn die ganze Menschheit das Jahrtausend verlässt
Hold on tight because the turn of the century is a significant moment for everyone, and we don't know what will happen next.

Armageddon oder Weltfrieden, das Jahr 2000
The year 2000 could bring us either the catastrophic end of the world or a lasting peace.

Bring mich nach Hause, bring mich nach Hause
I wish to be in a safe place when the millennium arrives.

1977 geboren, im Kino läuft der erste Rocky
I was born in 1977, and that same year, the movie Rocky premiered in cinemas.

Der Kölner FC wird Deutscher Meister im Eishockey
In 1977, the Cologne-based ice hockey team became the German champion.

'79 die Soviets überfallen Afghanistan
In 1979, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, causing unrest and violence in the region.

Und Jody Scheckter wird Ferrari zum Sieg fahren
Also in 1979, Jody Scheckter won the Formula One World Championship while driving for Ferrari.

1980 Militärputsch in Lyberia
In 1980, there was a military coup in Liberia, leading to political instability and violence.

Viele Menschen sterben beim Volksaufstand in Süd Korea
That same year, there was a violent uprising in South Korea, resulting in the death of many people.

Und '82 kommt E.T. auf die Leinwand
In 1982, the movie E.T. was released and became a box office hit.

Die Kassen klingeln von LA bis ins Rheinland
The film's success spanned across the globe and was profitable for Hollywood studios and cinemas in Germany.

'84 endeckt man das HIV
In 1984, scientists first discovered the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which causes AIDS.

Und die Discovery ist unterwegs im Weltraum
Also in 1984, the Space Shuttle Discovery was on a mission in space.

Die NDW rockt die Klubs immer mehr
New German Wave (Neue Deutsche Welle) music was gaining popularity in nightclubs and music venues in the 1980s.

Und die Jahrtausendwende rückt ein bisschen näher
The end of the century was approaching, and people started to reflect on the past and worry about the future.

1985 Live-Aid Konzert für Afrika
In 1985, the Live Aid concert was organized to raise funds for the famine in Ethiopia.

Und Boris Becker wird mit 17 zum Tennisstar
Also in 1985, Boris Becker, a German tennis player, won Wimbledon at the age of 17, making him an instant celebrity.

'86 explodiert die Challenger
In 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded after takeoff, killing all crew members.

'n Jahr später feuert Köln Toni Schumacher
In 1987, the goalkeeper of the German football team, Cologne, caused controversy after a violent collision with a French player during a match.

'88 gibts 'n Atommüllskandal
In 1988, a nuclear waste scandal in Germany made headlines, raising concerns about the safety of nuclear power plants.

Und Steffi Graf schafft den Grand Slam zum ersten und zum letzten Mal
Also in 1988, Steffi Graf, a German tennis player, won all four Grand Slam tournaments in a single year, which remains a unique achievement.

Bremen wird Meister, die Kids spielen Computer
In 1988, Werder Bremen football team won the Bundesliga championship, and video games were becoming popular among children and teenagers.

Noch ohne Ronaldo, Vivaldo, Pretz oder Batistuta
These famous football players were not yet known or had not yet become popular in the late 1980s.

'90 Caucescu hingerichtet
In 1990, Romania's longtime leader, Nicolae Ceausescu, was executed after a revolution and violent protests that overthrew his communist regime.

DDR öffnet die Grenzen, Bild berichtet
Also in 1990, the Berlin Wall fell, and East Germany opened its borders, leading to the reunification of Germany. The Bild newspaper extensively covered the events.

Wec Le Mans gewinnt die Tour de France nur sehr schwer
In 1991, the Mazda team won the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, and the cyclist Miguel Indurain had a challenging time winning the Tour de France for the second time.

Und die Jahrtausendwende rückt ein bisschen näher
The approaching end of the century continued to make people anxious about what the future holds.

1990 vereinigt sich Deutschland wieder
In 1990, East and West Germany reunified after a peaceful revolution.

Und das Team von Kaiser Franz wird in Rom WM Sieger
Also in 1990, the German football team won the World Cup championship, led by their coach, Franz Beckenbauer.

'91 Saddam verliert den Golfkrieg
In 1991, the Gulf War ended, and Iraq's leader, Saddam Hussein, was defeated.

Und Michael Stich holt in Wimbledon den Sieg
Also in 1991, Michael Stich, a German tennis player, won the Wimbledon tournament.

1995 kommt O.J. Simpson wieder frei
In 1995, the former NFL player and actor, O. J. Simpson, was acquitted of murder charges, leading to a highly publicized trial and verdict.

Und 2 Jahre später stirbt Lady Di
Also in 1997, Princess Diana of Wales died in a car crash, which shocked the world and led to widespread mourning.

Die Männerwelt freut sich über Nastassja Kinski
In the late 1990s, Nastassja Kinski, a German actress, was considered a sex symbol by many men.

Und Clinton '98 über die Dienste von Lewinsky
In 1998, U.S. President Bill Clinton was embroiled in a scandal when it was revealed that he had an affair with Monica Lewinsky, a White House intern.

'99 im Kosovo rollen Panzer
In 1999, the Kosovo War was raging, and the NATO forces intervened, leading to airstrikes and ground warfare.

SPD's Gerhard Schröder ist Bundeskanzler
Also in 1999, Gerhard Schröder, a member of the Social Democratic Party, was elected as the Chancellor of Germany.

Es ist so viel passiert und es geschieht noch viel mehr
The world has seen many historical and memorable events, and there are more to come.

Und das Millennium rück näher und näher
The approaching millennium makes people contemplate the past, present, and future with hope and uncertainty.

(Die Bibel nennt dieses Ereignis Armageddon, das Ende aller Tage)
(The Bible refers to this event as Armageddon, which symbolizes the final battle between good and evil, marking the end of the world.)