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.
Trash
Berlin Lyrics
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Just a prisoner wanting to escape
Let go feel your body let go of your mind
A walk on the wild side calls you
Safety in numbers pulls you in
Let go feel your body let go of your mind
Live a little trash
Live a little trash
You can live with your past
Live a little trash
Make it fun make it fast
You can live with your past
Live a little trash
This tug of war is useless
Why not have your cake and eat it too
A little bit naughty, a little risque
One night living kamikaze
Dive in, do or die and make a splash
Then watch all the water run over the sides
Berlin's song Trash is a call to let loose and live a little, to shake off inhibitions and take risks. The lyrics speak to the feeling of being trapped in a mundane or constrictive existence, and the desire to break free and experience something outside of the norm. The singer urges the listener to let go of their mind and feel their body, taking a walk on the wild side that calls to them.
Safety in numbers is a powerful force, and the singer acknowledges this in the lyrics, noting how it can pull people in. However, the message remains clear: let go of your inhibitions and embrace the trashy, the naughty, the risque. Life is too short to hold back, to be overly cautious, or to try and resist the temptation lurking just out of sight.
Ultimately, the song is about embracing the idea of living with your past, accepting the path you've taken, and refusing to feel ashamed or guilty about it. It's a liberating message, one that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves, without fear of judgment or regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling nervous, I'm feeling so strange
The singer is experiencing anxiety or unease.
Just a prisoner wanting to escape
The singer feels trapped and desires to break free.
Let go feel your body let go of your mind
The singer encourages the listener to release their inhibitions and embrace their physical and mental sensations.
A walk on the wild side calls you
The artist beckons the listener to explore unconventional experiences or lifestyles.
Safety in numbers pulls you in
The artist acknowledges the human tendency to conform to social norms for a sense of security or acceptance.
Live a little trash
The singer urges the listener to indulge in behaviors that may be perceived as unconventional or taboo.
Make it fun make it fast
The singer advises the listener to enjoy these 'trashy' experiences with enthusiasm and urgency.
You can live with your past
The artist reassures the listener that it is possible to move forward and embrace their past experiences without shame.
This tug of war is useless
The artist believes that the conflict between adhering to social standards and exploring unconventional lifestyles is futile.
Why not have your cake and eat it too
The artist suggests that it is possible to have both traditional and unconventional experiences without detriment.
A little bit naughty, a little risque
The singer acknowledges that trashy experiences may contain an element of transgression or impropriety.
One night living kamikaze
The artist refers to an impulsive, reckless lifestyle like that of a kamikaze pilot who sacrifices themselves for a risky mission.
Dive in, do or die and make a splash
The singer encourages the listener to fully immerse themselves in these trashy experiences and make a bold impact.
Then watch all the water run over the sides
The singer acknowledges that these experiences may lead to overspill, or 'splash', but also suggests that it is a natural part of the journey.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOHN BUCKNER CRAWFORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
magnus wettermark
One of my favorite albums of the 80's.Was 21 year old when i buying it,as a hardrocker my pals think i was crazy. Now today all of them love this album. Funny how times can change things!🙂
Joe A
Always loved this band, song and album.
Android 18
Muito boa! She rocks! 😍
The Curt
I picked this casette up on the fact that it was Berlin, a place far from my farm.... now I have been all over Europe. Best ten bucks I ever spent.
Bishop Howells
Whoa that takes me back but still can't listen to Pink & Velvet, too many bad memories
burunduchalo
OH YEAAAHHH!!!!!
THANKS!!!
Geo Boss
Ted Nugent plays lead guitar on this song.
Christopher Murphy
Ted said in an interview back then that he loved the "garage-rock feel" of this tune, and that playing the lead guitar for it was "a dirty job, and Young Ted was obliged to do it!"
Brian King
@Christopher Murphy man this is such a good story..that record label owned him.