She studied art in Paris and in the 60s moved to London. During this period she got to know the most prominent designers, musicians and artists belonging to the artistic circles she frequented. Her preferences were predominantly for the Surrealist movement and for bodily expression, since she has also studied the art of mime. The meeting with Dali changed her life.
In the following 15 years she became the only woman friend, the muse and confidant of the great artist and his wife Gala. She lived in their house in Cadaquès (Spain) and accompanied them when they moved to New York and Paris in the winter. Although he had declared that a woman should never paint, Dali became her mentor, allowing her to work alongside him and teaching her all she knows about art and its techniques.
He took her to visit all the great museums of the world, acting as her guide in the discovery of artists from his own highly individual point of view. Famous throughout the world as a pop singer, she soared to celebrity when her first song entered the international hit parades, but this not lead her to neglect the passion of her life: painting.
In 1975, disillusioned by a shallow but surprisingly conservative fashion industry and encouraged by boyfriend David Bowie, who paid for singing and dancing lessons, Lear decided to launch a career in music. Bowie recommended her a Hungarian voice coach Florence Wiese-Norberg, with whom he also worked.[16] She would record a demo song called "Stars" with him, however, the track still remains unreleased
In 1980 she had her first show in Rotterdam. Encouraged by the success of this and the publicity generated by the media, she went on to display in Paris, Berlin, Milan and Geneva, attracting the attention of the European collectors. She likes to recall the fact that she waited 20 years before having the chance to show her paintings and she is grateful to Dali for having been her friend and teacher. Pop icon Amanda Lear has recorded 15 studio albums and has released some 60 singles to date and has so far sold approximately 15 million albums and 25-30 million singles worldwide.
2012 saw the release of a new album "I Don't Like Disco", from which a few single were taken including La bete et la belle and I Don't Like Disco.
Her latest news can be read on her official site: www.amanda-lear.com.
Lili Marlene
Amanda Lear Lyrics
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Vor dem großen Tor
Stand eine Laterne
Und steht sie noch davor
So wolln wir da uns wiedersehn,
Bei der Laterne wolln wir stehn,
Wie einst, Lili Marleen
Wie einst, Lili Marleen
By the barrack gate,
Darling I remember
The way you used to wait:
It was there that you
Whispered tenderly,
That you lov'd me
You'd always be
My own Lilli Marlene.
My own Lilli Marlene.
Time would come for roll call,
Time for us to part,
Darling I'd caress you
And press you to my heal;
There' neath that far
Off lantern light,
I'd hold you tight,
We'd kiss "Good-night",
My own Lilli Marlene.
My own Lilli Marlene
I knew you were
Waiting in the street,
I heard your feet
But could not meet.
My own Lilli Marlene
My own Lilli Marlene
Aus dem stillen Raume,
Aus der Erde Grund
Hebt mich wie im Träume
Dein verliebter Mund.
Wenn sich die späten Nebel drehn,
Werd ich bei der Laterne stehn
Wie einst, Lilli Marleen.
Wie einst, Lilli Marleen.
The lyrics to Amanda Lear's version of "Lili Marlene" depict a nostalgic longing for a past love, set against the backdrop of a barracks and a lantern. The song speaks of the lovers' plans to meet again at the lantern, just as they did before, and recalls tender moments shared before their separation. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and a desire to be reunited with the beloved, even if only in memory.
The sense of longing in the song is amplified by the repetition of the name "Lili Marlene," which is used almost like a mantra. The name is repeated throughout the song as a symbol of the love that once existed between the two lovers. As the song progresses, the repetition of the name becomes more urgent, like a plea to hold on to the memory of the love that was lost.
Overall, "Lili Marlene" is a bittersweet ode to lost love, encapsulating the universal theme of reminiscence and nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
Vor der Kaserne
Before the barracks
Vor dem großen Tor
Before the big gate
Stand eine Laterne
Stood a lantern
Und steht sie noch davor
And it still stands there
So wolln wir da uns wiedersehn,
So we'll meet there again,
Bei der Laterne wolln wir stehn,
We'll stand by the lantern,
Wie einst, Lili Marleen
Just like before, Lili Marlene.
Wie einst, Lili Marleen
Just like before, Lili Marlene.
Underneath the lantern
Beneath the lantern
By the barrack gate,
At the barracks gate,
Darling I remember
My love, I remember
The way you used to wait:
How you used to wait:
It was there that you
It was there that you,
Whispered tenderly,
Whispered tenderly,
That you lov'd me
That you loved me
You'd always be
You would always be
My own Lilli Marlene.
My own Lilli Marlene.
My own Lilli Marlene.
My own Lilli Marlene.
Time would come for roll call,
The time for roll call would come,
Time for us to part,
It was time for us to leave,
Darling I'd caress you
My love, I would caress you
And press you to my heal;
And hold you tight to my chest;
There' neath that far
There, beneath that distant,
Off lantern light,
Lantern light,
I'd hold you tight,
I would hold you tight,
We'd kiss "Good-night",
We'd kiss goodnight,
My own Lilli Marlene.
My own Lilli Marlene.
My own Lilli Marlene
My own Lilli Marlene
I knew you were
I knew that you were
Waiting in the street,
Waiting in the street,
I heard your feet
I heard your foot steps
But could not meet.
But could not meet.
My own Lilli Marlene
My own Lilli Marlene
My own Lilli Marlene
My own Lilli Marlene
Aus dem stillen Raume,
From the silent room,
Aus der Erde Grund
From the depths of the earth
Hebt mich wie im Träume
Your loving mouth lifts me up as in a dream,
Dein verliebter Mund.
Your loving mouth.
Wenn sich die späten Nebel drehn,
When the late fog turns,
Werd ich bei der Laterne stehn
I'll be standing by the lantern
Wie einst, Lilli Marleen.
Just like before, Lili Marlene.
Wie einst, Lilli Marleen.
Just like before, Lili Marlene.
Contributed by Muhammad D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@belhougoldenwind
LYRICS: Vor der Kaserne
Vor dem großen Tor
Stand eine Laterne
Und steht sie noch davor
So wolln wir da uns wiedersehn
Bei der Laterne wolln wir stehn
Wie einst, Lili Marleen
Wie einst, Lili Marleen
Underneath the lantern
By the barrack gate
Darling I remember
The way you used to wait:
It was there that you whispered tenderly
That you lov'd me
You'd always be
My own Lilli Marlene
My own Lilli Marlene
Time would come for roll call
Time for us to part
Darling I'd caress you
And press you to my heart
There' neath that far off lantern light
I'd hold you tight
We'd kiss "Good-night"
My own Lilli Marlene
My own Lilli Marlene
I knew you were waiting in the street
I heard your feet
But could not meet
My own Lilli Marlene
My own Lilli Marlene
Aus dem stillen Raume
Aus der Erde Grund
Hebt mich wie im Träume
Dein verliebter Mund
Wenn sich die späten Nebel drehn
Werd ich bei der Laterne stehn
Wie einst, Lilli Marleen
Wie einst, Lilli Marleen
@maxbremond
😅Amanda ❤❤❤❤ adorable love toujours Ho❤❤🥰🥰💞
@user-jy9us2ud4r
впервые имя аманда лир услышал от старшего брата в 1981 году уникальный тембр голоса запомнился навсегда! часто сейчас слушаю, особенно нравится песня в ее исполнении энигма. аманда вы звезда!
@F.Krueger-cs4vk
Visited my cousins, small town south of Florence back in 79. Amanda was one of the most popular singers on the air waves. Never seen or heard of after my return home . Just discovered this song , amazing, so many wonderful memories came flooding back. Thankyou Amanda forever in my heart. ❤ 👋 🇦🇺
@valeriayourivna2386
Аманда прекрасно выступила ,она прямо картину рисует !❤❤❤ Прекрасное исполнение !
@renatorossi93
La migliore interpretazione di questo capolavoro.
@titou1456
Très belle chanson interprètait par une très grande artiste.👍👍🥰🥰
@digmanovember5103
Я восхищаюсь тобой уже ...сорок лет, Аманда....
@hotsexygirls4214
I love all your videos AMANDA LEAR ❤️ I AM A FAN FROM YOU
@yvespitault6203
Très belle interprétation par une très belle chanteuse !!
@katarinaprokovich6287
vous n'êtes pas exigeant? car pour moi une vrai chanteuse et danseuse c'est "Lisa Minnelli" qui est une vrai artiste, par contre, la voix de Amanda Lear est très intéressante, mais elle ne chante pas mais parle, elle ne danse pas, mais fait des pas de danse timide, sans virtuosité!