2)Berlin (BERLIN) is also a Japane… Read Full Bio ↴1)Berlin is an American new wave Band
2)Berlin (BERLIN) is also a Japanese Visual Kei Band
3)Berlin was also a Swedish punk band
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1)Berlin is an American new wave band featuring lead singer Terri Nunn. Berlin was formed in Orange County, Southern California in 1979.
Their first single, "A Matter of Time," was released in 1980 on I.R.S. Records and featured replacement vocalist Virginia Macolino on lead vocals after Nunn had temporarily left the band to pursue an acting career. Toni Childs also sang for Berlin briefly before Nunn rejoined the act and their indie released singles and EP Pleasure Victim became a regional hit in LA selling 30,000 copies before they signed with Geffen.
Their first significant hit was the controversial synth-driven "Sex (I'm A...)" (1982), which was banned by some radio & tv stations due to its graphic lyrics and risque video. They had two other early hits: "The Metro", which was later covered by System of a Down, Alkaline Trio, and Sleepthief; and "No More Words", who's subsequent video saw Terri Nunn and bandmates re-enact a Bonnie and Clyde style car chase and shoot-out. Despite their new wave dance club roots, it was the MOR ballad "Take My Breath Away" (from the movie Top Gun) that became their best-selling platinum selling single in 1986.
Aside from Nunn, the core members of the band were founding member John Crawford (primary songwriter, bass guitar & keyboards), and David Diamond (keyboards & guitar). Other members of the band included Ric Olsen (lead guitar), Matt Reid (keyboards), Rob Brill (drums) and Rod Learned (drums). Berlin officially disbanded in 1987 and Nunn retained the legal rights to usage of the band's name after legal wranglings with the founding member of the group, John Crawford. Terri Nunn recreated Berlin (with a new lineup of musicians) in 1999.
They were featured recently on the VH1 show, Bands Reunited where they all agreed to get back together to not only reunite as friends but as a band. They played one show at The Roxy in California to a sold-out crowd.
Terri Nunn has said she was somewhat taken aback by the success of "Take My Breath Away" on Adult Contemporary radio stations, since none of Berlin's singles up to that point had been suitable for AC radio. She is quoted in The Billboard Book of Number One Hits by Fred Bronson as saying that the first radio station she heard playing it was "something my mom listens to."
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2)Berlin (BERLIN) is also the name of a relatively new visual kei band. Berlin is composed of four members: KAGUYA (Vocals), Mei (Guitar), Rin (Bassist), and Tomoki (Drummer).
Their most current discography includes:
SUICIDE LILITH
(2005/10/07) Limited 100, 1 song not for sale
01.SUICIDE LILITH
Describe reality
(2006/03/25) 1st Maxi Single. 3 songs
01.menstrual muddy
02.Greed
03.the fall days
this withers of all
(2006/09/24)1st Mini Album. 5 songs
01.Depths
02.IN GEMINI
03.AMBROSIER
04.this silent withers
05.undead's call
Proved an anima
(2006/09/24)1 song not for sale
01.Proved an anima
NEITHER
(2007/04/14) 2nd Maxi Single, 3 songs
01.Revantain
02.AVERAGE THE NEW KILLER
03.NEITHER
GREED
(2007/05/11)One day distribution
01.GREED
SORROW THE FAITH
(2007/11/01) 1111 limitation
01. SORROW THE FAITH
02. ORDINAL DEED
03. New Style Gimmick
04. An artery vein
05. absolude(リマスタリング)
For more info please visit their Japanese Official Home Page:
http://free.from.jp/berlin/
or official fansite
http://berlin.mind-speaks.com/
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3)Berlin was also a swedish punk band that existed between 1978 and 1979. Three of the four band members went on to form Chatterbox.
I Want Candy
BERLIN Lyrics
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For love
Wish it went on
And on and on
Don’t need tomorrow
Don’t need a ring or vows
The night is young
For us
What if I could love you like a man
What if I could just let go and dance
What if we could walk away
just friends
No more plans or demands
Just
I want you
I used to worry
All ni-ni-night
Oh will he love
Me ri-i-i-ight
Needed tomorrows
Needed a ring and vows
I used to worry
All ni-ni-night
What if I could love you like a man
What if I could just let go and dance
What if we could walk away
just friends
No more plans or demands
Just
I want you
Gave my tomorrows
Gave my ring and vows
The right is wrong
For us
The lyrics to Berlin's "I Want Candy" express a longing for the present moment and a desire to let go of worries about the future. The first verse sets the scene for a night of love and revelry, with the singer expressing a wish that it could go on forever. The repetition of "the night is young" emphasizes the fleeting nature of the moment, which the singer seems determined to enjoy to the fullest.
The second verse introduces a note of uncertainty and questioning, as the singer wonders what would happen if they could love without the constraints of gender roles or societal expectations. The lines "What if we could walk away just friends / No more plans or demands" suggest a desire for freedom and simplicity, unencumbered by the pressures of commitment or expectation.
The final verse reveals a shift in perspective, as the singer reflects on their past worries and decisions. They acknowledge that they once needed "tomorrows" and a "ring and vows," but now recognize that what they truly want is the present moment and the person they are with. The line "the right is wrong for us" encapsulates a sense of defiance and determination to forge their own path.
Overall, "I Want Candy" is a song about living in the moment and refusing to be constrained by societal norms or expectations. It expresses a desire for freedom and authenticity, and celebrates the joy and beauty of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
The night is young
It's still early and there's a lot of time left to enjoy ourselves
For love
We have a chance to find true love tonight
Wish it went on
I hope the night never ends
And on and on
I want this feeling to last forever
Don’t need tomorrow
We don't need to worry about the future, we can just live in the moment
Don’t need a ring or vows
We don't need commitment or marriage to enjoy each other's company
For us
This night is special for both of us
What if I could love you like a man
What if I could love you in a strong and confident way
What if I could just let go and dance
What if I could just forget about everything else and enjoy the moment with you
What if we could walk away
What if we could just leave our worries behind and be together
just friends
Maybe we could have a fun and carefree relationship without any expectations
No more plans or demands
We don't have to make any commitments or set any expectations for the future
Just
All I want is
I want you
I want to be with you and enjoy this moment together
I used to worry
I used to be anxious about the future
All ni-ni-night
All night long
Oh will he love
I used to wonder if he would truly love me
Me ri-i-i-ight
And if he would love me the way I deserve to be loved
Needed tomorrows
I used to feel like I needed to plan for the future
Gave my tomorrows
I used to make commitments and plan for the future
Gave my ring and vows
I used to commit to people and relationships
The right is wrong
Things didn't turn out the way I expected them to
For us
For the two of us
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: John Buckner Crawford, Terri Nunn, Thom Mak
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