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.
Blowin' Sky High
Berlin Lyrics
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Give it to me
'Cause I believe I'm gonna need help
Defending my streets
Your guns won't win the wild west
My weapon won't fail when the button's pressed
Dynamite
Blowin' sky high
Blowin' sky high tonight
Hostility 'cause I don't like you
And you don't like me
All the cops on the beat won't help me survive
Assassins and thieves
Thank God for the bravery I possess
Thank heaven the righteous ones we're all blessed
Dynamite
Blowin' sky high
Blowin' sky high tonight
Well I have no na na na
Kiss it all goodbye
Blowin' sky high
Blowin' sky high
Blowin' sky high tonight
Well I have no na na na
Kiss it all goodbye
Blowin' sky high
Whoa na na na
Whoa no, whoa no na na na
Whoa na na na
Whoa no, whoa no
TNT
What I need
TNT
Give it to me
All I need
TNT
TNT
The song "Blowin' Sky High" by Berlin is a powerful and intense rock tune that speaks of a world filled with violence and danger, where only the strongest and bravest will survive. The lyrics describe a person who knows that they will need help defending their streets and keeping their community safe. They are not afraid to use dynamite and TNT to protect what they hold dear, and they know that their weapons will not fail them when it matters most.
The first verse of the song speaks of the importance of having a strong defense mechanism in a hostile environment. The singer knows that they cannot rely on traditional methods such as guns to win the battle, and instead turn to dynamite and TNT to blow their enemies sky high. The second verse speaks of the bravery required to survive in such a society, where assassins and thieves are always lurking around the corner. The singer's faith in their own bravery, and in the righteousness of others, is what ultimately gives them the strength to endure.
The chorus is a call to arms, a statement of defiance against those who seek to harm the singer and their community. They will not be defeated, and they will use whatever means necessary to ensure that they do not fall. The repetition of "blowin' sky high" adds to the sense of urgency and danger that permeates the song, and the final lines of "kiss it all goodbye" suggest that there will be casualties in this fight.
Overall, "Blowin' Sky High" is a powerful and intense song that speaks of the need for strength and bravery in a world filled with violence and danger. Its hard-hitting lyrics and explosive chorus make it a standout track in Berlin's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
TNT pass it around
Sharing dynamite
Give it to me
I need more dynamite
'Cause I believe I'm gonna need help
Anticipating the need for assistance in a violent situation
Defending my streets
Protecting one's neighborhood from danger
Your guns won't win the wild west
Guns alone won't solve the problem
My weapon won't fail when the button's pressed
Dynamite is reliable for getting the job done
Dynamite
Explosive material
Blowin' sky high
Destroying everything in a big way
Blowin' sky high tonight
Destruction happening soon
Hostility 'cause I don't like you
Conflict arising from personal dislike
And you don't like me
Mutual dislike and tension
All the cops on the beat won't help me survive
The police are not enough to protect me
Assassins and thieves
Violent criminals
Thank God for the bravery I possess
Grateful for personal courage
Thank heaven the righteous ones we're all blessed
Appreciating the existence of virtuous people
Well I have no na na na
I have no more to say
Kiss it all goodbye
Everything is about to be destroyed
Whoa na na na
Expressing surprise or disbelief
Whoa no, whoa no na na na
More emotional expression
TNT
Dynamite
What I need
Asking for more dynamite
All I need
Dynamite is the only help I need
TNT
Dynamite
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: John Buckner Crawford, Robert Brill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BuccWylde
Probably the best harmonica solo in all of the rock universe.
@pb68slab18
Mews like a kitten one verse, and wails like a banshee the next! 🥰
@Dokkensound
Great band, great song. Terri has the most amazing voice, from whisper soft to pealing paint off the walls and back. A class act.
@NNCCCC63
Her "sky high" at around 2:12 is one of the greatest screams in the history of recorded music.
@sheroxallfemalebands3196
Such a HUGE voice in such a tiny woman, amazing!
@daves4645
Terri Nunn = sexiest woman alive at every stage in her life. And most powerful female voice of her generation.
@Hansprivate
I'm going to have to second that emotion!
@victoraragon2111
Pictures of you forever Terri.your timeless.
@victoraragon2111
I guess I always had a crush on her in Jr high when I was a Zeppelin, Ozzy,Metallica, ext...fan.she's the same till this day
@carrieschugar9143
Wow. Love this song and that voice.