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.
Steps
Berlin Lyrics
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It seems that you're so busy
We barely recognize you here
Do you recognize me?
Are you walking away?
Or have you gone?
Only love you're breaking
Only God forsaken
My heart you're raping
Only love you're taking
My heart you're breaking
You're removed
You don't look me in the eye now
It's only 5 a.m. my dear
Do you want to lie now?
Is she seventeen?
Or 21?
Are they just these little steps you're taking?
Only love you're breaking
Only God forsaken
My heart you're raping
Only love you're taking
My heart you're breaking
Are you walking away
Or have you gone?
Are you leaving me?
Are these little steps you're taking?
Only love you're breaking
Only God forsaken
My heart you're raping
Only love you're taking
My life you're shaking
It's my little love you're breaking
My heart you're raping
My life you're shaking
Fuck it
The lyrics to Berlin's song Steps describe a relationship that has become strained and distant. The singer addresses someone who has become emotionally removed and too busy to recognize them. There is a sense of frustration and hurt, as the singer wonders if the other person is walking away or already gone. The chorus repeats the phrase "only love you're breaking," conveying a sense of betrayal and disappointment.
The second verse adds another layer to the story. The singer questions whether the other person is involved with someone else, asking if "she" is seventeen or twenty-one. There is a feeling of jealousy and insecurity, as well as a sense that the other person has been keeping secrets. The chorus is repeated again, with the addition of the line "my life you're shaking." The final line, "fuck it," indicates a sense of resignation and anger.
Overall, the lyrics of Steps depict a relationship in turmoil, with one person emotionally unavailable and the other feeling hurt and betrayed. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the pain and anguish that come with these feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that you're removed
I am aware that you are emotionally distant
It seems that you're so busy
You appear to be occupied and unavailable
We barely recognize you here
Your presence feels unfamiliar and distant
Do you recognize me?
Do you still acknowledge our relationship?
Are you walking away?
Are you leaving me?
Or have you gone?
Have you already left?
Are they just these little steps you're taking?
Are your actions insignificant?
Only love you're breaking
You are only destroying love
Only God forsaken
Left alone by God
My heart you're raping
You are violently robbing me of my emotions
Only love you're taking
You are only taking away love
My heart you're breaking
You are breaking my heart
You're removed
You are emotionally distant
You don't look me in the eye now
You avoid eye contact with me
It's only 5 a.m. my dear
It's still early in the morning
Do you want to lie now?
Do you want to go back to bed?
Is she seventeen?
Is the other person underage?
Or 21?
Are they of legal age?
Only love you're breaking
You are only destroying love
Only God forsaken
Left alone by God
My heart you're raping
You are violently robbing me of my emotions
Only love you're taking
You are only taking away love
My heart you're breaking
You are breaking my heart
Are you walking away
Are you leaving me?
Are these little steps you're taking?
Are your actions insignificant?
Only love you're breaking
You are only destroying love
Only God forsaken
Left alone by God
My heart you're raping
You are violently robbing me of my emotions
Only love you're taking
You are only taking away love
My heart you're breaking
You are breaking my heart
Are you leaving me?
Are you walking away from our relationship?
My life you're shaking
You are causing chaos in my life
It's my little love you're breaking
You are destroying my small amount of love
Fuck it
An expression of hopelessness or resignation
Contributed by Luke C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nicholasd62
Much thanks for postng, heard this for the first time at the millennium show at universal ca 1999/2000 new year's eve live and her vocal was incredible on this. She and the band rocked this.
@nicholasd62
Witnessed this song live 12-31-1999 by Nunn and the guys. They rocked and Terri gave an explosive performance. Could't get the song out of my head.
@MrSTONEking
#MeToo!
@keexgiagiakeex86
SO RARE AN HARD TO FIND THANK U FOR POSTING THIS!
@alfredocompayred8326
I know this bands for accident and now is my favorite
@cabrachin
is very good
@morgansterne8592
Thanks. That is all.
@Heartboy1031
Are there still copies of these EP's? Terri/Berlin are releasing a new album coming in September 2013 called 'Animal'.
@PDXFilmmongers
Do you have Cobwebs and Gabriel?
@minkvelour
I do but I have to figure out a way to get them uploaded. My systems completely different and I am missing some of the software that I used to do this.
I just noticed you're out of Portland. Hey neighbor!