The original trio comprised of American Andrew Thomas, British John McInerney, and Jamaican Trevor Taylor - the original lead vocalist. The debut single L.O.V.E In My Car failed to make an impression in the pop charts but the follow-up You're A Woman was a massive success, reaching the top 10 in many European countries.
Trevor Taylor provided the lead vocal for the group's early hit singles including You're A Woman and Pretty Young Girl. The 1987 single Come Back And Stay was the first to feature John McInerney on lead vocal. Although the track was originally recorded as demo with Trevor Taylor's voice, the producers subjectively chose John McInerney's version. This created tension within the group which ultimately lead to Trevor Taylor's departure. John McInerney went on to perform lead vocal on the vast majority of Bad Boys Blue's output.
The group became massively popular in Eastern Europe, with the band performing to sell-out crowds in Russia and the Ukraine. In contrast the group never charted in the UK and their only charting USA single was Save Your Love.
The group has experienced numerous line up changes. In 1988 Trevor Taylor left the group - a year after being practically demoted to backup singer - but was asked to rejoin the group the following year just for recording sessions of Hungry for Love single that was to be featured on the group's first compilation album Bad Boys Best. Trevor Taylor's departure permanently secured John McInerney's position as the band's new lead vocalist. Trevor Taylor was replaced by Trevor Bannister. Trevor Bannister left in 1993 and the remaining two members performed as a duo. Mo Russel joined the group in 1995. In 1999 Kevin McCoy (stage name JoJo Max) replaced Mo Russel by joining Bad Boys Blue fulltime after being the group's rapper since 1998, but left in early 2003 leaving Bad Boys Blue as a duo again. However, in 2006, Kevin McCoy rejoined Andrew Thomas' Bad Boys Blue line-up (see below).
In 2005 Thomas and McInerney split under less than amicable circumstances. Carlos Ferreira joined John McInerney in 2006 and new material is said to be forthcoming from this, presently Poland-based, duo. Andrew Thomas also formed a version of Bad Boys Blue with former member Kevin McCoy and singer Herb McCoy but they are not signed to any record label. The question of who gets to officially use the Bad Boys Blue brand name has not yet been resolved.
House Of Silence
Bad Boys Blue Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Somewhere down the river
She took me to an ancient house
She looked young but also wise
Something made me shiver
She was both dead and alive
And I could see the ravens fly
In the house of silence far from here
The house of silence sends our tears
Shadows dancing for a hundred years
And they cry
(Girl: Give me your love)
I saw her sleep but couldn't hear
What the girl was saying
And sadness filled the misty night
Then I tried to hold her back
While she was slowly fading
Bittersweet was her smile
And I could see the ravens fly
In the house of silence far from here
Distant voices coming out of the air
The house of silence sends our tears
Shadows dancing for a hundred years
And they cry
(Girl: Give me your love)
(Girl: Give me your love)
In the house of silence far from here
Distant voices coming out of the air
The house of silence sends our tears
Shadows dancing for a hundred years
In the house of silence far from here
Distant voices coming out of the air
The house of silence sends our tears...
The lyrics to Bad Boys Blue's song House of Silence seem to be describing a dream or a surreal experience that the singer had. In the dream, the singer meets a young girl who takes them to an ancient house. The girl seems to possess wisdom beyond her youth and also possesses an eerie quality of being both dead and alive. This creates a sense of unease for the singer, as they witness ravens flying about the house. In this dream, the house seems to be a place of isolation and detachment from the world, as distant voices seem to emanate from the air, and shadows dance for a hundred years.
The girl in the dream appears to be a symbol of unattainable love or a longing for something that is ultimately unreachable. This is demonstrated by the girl's bittersweet smile, which evokes sadness rather than joy. The dream is a manifestation of the singer's inner turmoil, where they experience both fascination and fear in equal measure. The house of silence represents a place of inner reflection and introspection, where one can confront their deepest fears and desires. However, it is also a place of sadness and despair, which creates a paradox for the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
In my dreams I met a girl
The singer is dreaming about meeting a girl
Somewhere down the river
The girl is located somewhere along a river
She took me to an ancient house
The girl leads the singer to an old house
She looked young but also wise
The girl appears youthful but also possesses wisdom
Something made me shiver
The artist experiences a trembling sensation
She was both dead and alive
The girl exists in a state of being both dead and alive
And I could see the ravens fly
The singer observes ravens flying
In the house of silence far from here
The house of silence is located far away from the artist's current position
Distant voices coming out of the air
Voices can be heard in the distance and seem to come from the air
The house of silence sends our tears
The house of silence causes individuals to cry
Shadows dancing for a hundred years
Shadows are moving in a rhythmic and perpetual dance
And they cry
The shadows are crying
(Girl: Give me your love)
The girl speaks and asks for love
I saw her sleep but couldn't hear
The singer witnessed the girl sleeping but could not hear her
What the girl was saying
The singer was unable to understand the girl's words
And sadness filled the misty night
A feeling of sadness overwhelmed the artist in the foggy night
Then I tried to hold her back
The artist attempted to prevent the girl from leaving
While she was slowly fading
The girl was disappearing gradually
Bittersweet was her smile
The girl's smile was both happy and sad
In the house of silence far from here
The house of silence is once again mentioned as being far away
Distant voices coming out of the air
The distant voices from earlier are mentioned again
The house of silence sends our tears
The house continues to cause tears
Shadows dancing for a hundred years
The shadows are still dancing endlessly
And they cry
The shadows continue to cry
(Girl: Give me your love)
The girl repeats her request for love
(Girl: Give me your love)
The girl again asks for love from the singer
In the house of silence far from here
The house is once again mentioned as being far away
Distant voices coming out of the air
The distant voices are mentioned one last time
The house of silence sends our tears...
The song ends with a repetition of the house of silence causing tears
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: K VAN HAAREN, KARIN HARTMANN EISENBLAETTER, TONY HENDRIK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
SHERIFF71
House Of Silence
In my dreams I met a girl
Somewhere down the river
She took me to an ancient house
She looked young, but also wise
Something made me shiver
She was both dead and alive
And I could see the ravens fly
In the house of silence far from here
Distant voices coming out of the air
The house of silence sends our tears
Shadows dancing for a hundred years
And they cry
(Girl, give me your love)
I saw her sleep but couldn't hear
What the girl was saying
And sadness filled the misty night
Then I tried to hold her back
While she was slowly fading
Bittersweet was her smile
And I could see the ravens fly
In the house of silence far from here
Distant voices coming out of the air
The house of silence sends our tears
Shadows dancing for a hundred years
And they cry
(Girl, give me your love)
(Girl, give me your love)
In the house of silence far from here
Distant voices coming out of the air
The house of silence sends our tears
Shadows dancing for a hundred years
In the house of silence far from here
Distant voices coming out of the air
The house of silence sends our tears
Casa do Silêncio
Em meus sonhos eu conheci uma garota
Em algum lugar abaixo do rio
Ela me levou para uma antiga casa
Ela parecia jovem, mas também sábia
Algo me fez tremer
Ela era ao mesmo tempo viva e morta
E eu podia ver os corvos voar
Na casa de silêncio muito longe daqui
Vozes distantes saindo do ar
A casa do silêncio envia nossas lágrimas
Sombras dançantes por cem anos
E eles choram
(Garota, me dê seu amor)
Eu vi dormindo, mas não podia ouvir
O que a menina estava dizendo
E a tristeza encheu a noite enevoada
Então eu tentei segurá-la de volta
Enquanto ela estava enfraquecendo lentamente
Amargo foi seu sorriso
E eu podia ver os corvos voar
Na casa de silêncio muito longe daqui
Vozes distantes saindo do ar
A casa do silêncio envia nossas lágrimas
Sombras dançantes por cem anos
E eles choram
(Garota, me dê seu amor)
(Garota, me dê seu amor)
Na casa de silêncio muito longe daqui
Vozes distantes saindo do ar
A casa do silêncio envia nossas lágrimas
Sombras dançantes por cem anos
Na casa de silêncio muito longe daqui
Vozes distantes saindo do ar
A casa do silêncio envia nossas lágrimas
domy montovane
In my dreams I met a girl
Somewhere down the river
She took me to an ancient house
She looked young but also wise
Something made me shiver
She was both dead and alive
And I could see the ravens fly
In the house of silence far from here
Distant voices coming out of the air
The house of silence sends our tears
Shadows dancing for a hundred years
And they cry
(Girl: Give me your love)
I saw her sleep but couldn't hear
What the girl was saying
And sadness filled the misty night
Then I tried to hold her back
While she was slowly fading
Bittersweet was her smile
And I could see the ravens fly
In the house of silence far from here
Distant voices coming out of the air
The house of silence sends our tears
Shadows dancing for a hundred years
And…
Fit4Life Nick Zagorov
You cant find music like this anymore, Long live bad boys blue!
M. J.
I was 5-6 y/o when I was listening to this song on a cassette. I was absolutely in love with it! I had an attraction for gothic and dark music since early age. This song made my soul vibe
Натали Май
Фантастика!как же я люблю эту песню!Обожаю,всегда на повторе.
А какой кайф начинается с 4:34!ВВВ-вы супер,вне времени и вне конкуренции!навсегда!❤😊👍👍👍
Analía Laura García
Tenía 18 años cuando escuchaba esta canción! Treinta años han pasado, cuantas cosas vividas.... Un gran recuerdo
João Carlos Carlos
Eu tbm, somos dois sortudos.
Claudette Uys
Still listening to Bad Boys Blue in 2020 !!!! Still GREAT !!!
Mid Redanerg
its always great
KM Zami
2022😍
Lavre
2023...
Hugo Caero
Un clasico que nunca pasara de moda