Bad Boys Blue was formed in the summer of 1984 by German producer Tony Hend… Read Full Bio ↴Bad Boys Blue was formed in the summer of 1984 by German producer Tony Hendrik and his lyricist wife Karin Van Harren. Hendrik was looking to create an alternative to the hugely successful German group Modern Talking. Ironically, Dieter Bohlen, mastermind and song writer of Modern Talking, is often incorrectly credited with developing their signature sound and being their producer.

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.

Out of the blue
Bad Boys Blue Lyrics

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We walked through the dark.
You'll know we'll land.
I was sure that we belong together.
And I always thought there'll be no end.
And a love like ours would last forever.

Oh baby out of the blue.
In your eyes I found your heart was lying.

So why did love that was true.
Fade away when feelings started dying.
Out of the blue.

I can hear the thunder and the rain.
Running through my veins when I am with you.
And I feel my feelings going insane.
Just a think that someone else might kiss you.

Oh baby out of the blue.
In your eyes I found your heart was lying.
So why did love that was true.

Fade away when feelings started dying.
Out of the blue.

Overall Meaning

In Bad Boys Blue's song Out of the Blue, the lyrics evoke a sense of betrayal and heartache in the aftermath of a love that seemed perfect, sudden, and unexpected. The opening lines, "We walked through the dark. You'll know we'll land," can be interpreted as the couple navigating a difficult or uncertain time together, but ultimately feeling confident that they will overcome any obstacle because of their strong bond. The next line, "I was sure that we belong together," reflects the singer's belief in their certainty of being each other's soulmates.

However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer's optimism was misplaced. The line "And I always thought there'll be no end" is immediately negated by the next line, "And a love like ours would last forever," suggesting that there was always an underlying awareness of the fallibility of love, but the singer desperately clung to the hope that they had something special. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Out of the blue," serves to emphasize the suddenness and unexpected nature of the singer's heartbreak.

The second verse adds more depth to the pain and confusion that the singer is feeling. The metaphor of thunder and rain running through their veins when they are with their partner suggests that being in love with them is both exhilarating and all-consuming. However, this intense emotion is also their downfall - they are driven mad by the thought of someone else having what they once shared. The final two lines, "Fade away when feelings started dying. Out of the blue," once again emphasize the immediacy and unexpectedness of the break up.

Overall, the lyrics to Out of the Blue are an expression of the agony that comes from realizing that love is not always enough to keep a relationship together.

Line by Line Meaning

We walked through the dark.
We faced tough times together.

You'll know we'll land.
We will always end up together.

I was sure that we belong together.
I had no doubts about us being a perfect match.

And I always thought there'll be no end.
I believed our love was eternal.

And a love like ours would last forever.
Our love was meant to go on and on.

Oh baby out of the blue.
Suddenly, unexpectedly,

In your eyes I found your heart was lying.
I realized you were not truthful with me.

So why did love that was true.
Our love that was genuine.

Fade away when feelings started dying.
Started to diminish when emotions faded away.

Out of the blue.
Unexpectedly.

I can hear the thunder and the rain.
It's heavy in my heart and mind.

Running through my veins when I am with you.
My love for you is intense when I am with you.

And I feel my feelings going insane.
My emotions are going haywire.

Just a think that someone else might kiss you.
The mere thought of someone else kissing you drives me crazy.

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I admit, this is my favorite out of all of their amazing songs. The music, the song itself makes you want to celebrate something or just get up and dance. Great song, timeless and ageless. Love it.