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.
Pleasure Victim
Berlin Lyrics
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Berlin
Pleasure Victim
We touched there was temperature
I'm not the same
It's a pleasure game
you're the object of of my smile
I'm a life machine
Sentimental sound on sound
Time to switch the scene
you're the passion in me
You've broken down the system
You're the vision I see
A pleasure victim
simple figures fill my mind
Some I recognize
Bodies always look the same
Never see their eyes
to the touch there's always you
How can I erase your
Flaming candles, whispered words
Then your soft embrace
The song "Pleasure Victim" by Berlin is a sensual and seductive ode to a passionate encounter between two people, characterized by a sense of urgency and desire. The lyrics describe a moment of intense heat between the two lovers, as they explore each other's bodies and give in to the pleasure they feel. The singer's voice is both breathy and sensual, conveying a sense of intimacy that draws the listener in and invites them to imagine themselves in the same position.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for what is to come: "We touched there was temperature/I'm not the same." The temperature here refers to the heat generated between the two lovers, which has transformed the singer in some fundamental way, leaving her forever altered by the experience. There is a sense of danger as well as pleasure in this encounter, hinted at in lines like "It's a pleasure game" and "Bodies always look the same/Never see their eyes." These lines suggest that the encounter is fleeting and possibly even somewhat anonymous, marked by a sense of detachment and emotional distance.
However, the emotional impact of the experience is undeniable, as the singer confesses to feeling a deep connection to her partner: "You're the passion in me/You've broken down the system/You're the vision I see/A pleasure victim." This passion is described as something all-consuming and transformative, breaking down barriers and boundaries and leaving both partners vulnerable and exposed. The final lines of the song, "Flaming candles, whispered words/Then your soft embrace," suggest a moment of tenderness and intimacy after the wild abandon of the earlier encounter, as the two lovers find comfort and solace in each other's arms.
Line by Line Meaning
We touched there was temperature
Our physical contact was intense and meaningful
I'm not the same
Your touch has changed me, I am not who I was before
Now I'm passing through your door
I am entering your life and your world
It's a pleasure game
Our interactions are motivated by pleasure
you're the object of of my smile
You are the reason for my happiness
I'm a life machine
I am driven by the desire to experience life to the fullest
Sentimental sound on sound
As I reflect on our experiences, I feel a deep emotional connection
Time to switch the scene
We need to change things up and try something new
you're the passion in me
You are the spark that ignites my passion
You've broken down the system
You have disrupted the routine of my life and challenged me to live in the moment
You're the vision I see
I see my future with you in it
A pleasure victim
I am willingly and happily surrendering to the pleasures of our relationship
simple figures fill my mind
My thoughts are consumed by the simplicity and beauty of our intimate moments
Some I recognize
I am familiar with and have experienced similar pleasures before
Bodies always look the same
Physical appearance doesn't matter as much as the intensity of the experience
Never see their eyes
The physical aspect of sexual pleasure is more important than the emotional connection
to the touch there's always you
Your touch is what I crave and need in order to feel pleasure
How can I erase your
I can't stop thinking about your
Flaming candles, whispered words
The ambiance of our physical encounters is made more intense by the flickering candlelight and whispered expressions of passion
Then your soft embrace
The physical and emotional embrace we share is what makes the pleasure worth it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOHN BUCKNER CRAWFORD
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