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.
Uncle Sam
Berlin Lyrics
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They say he's losing money
See him with the president
They say the man is...dying
He's running out
You know he's not a communist
Killed the boys in Vietnam
Running with the gas masks on
He's running out
He's running out
He's running running out
When there was napalm
You never see him anywhere
You just see him everywhere
He visits with the Shaw!
He bought out Jimmy Carter
He's going after Kennedy
But what'chu gonna do
when he comes after...you?
He's running out
He's running out
He's running out-he's running out
He's running out-the man is running out
The man is running out-the man is running out
They say the man is hiding
They say he's losing money
See him with the president
They say the man is...dying
running running running running out
He's running out
He's running out
The lyrics of Berlin's song "Uncle Sam" are a commentary on the political and economic power of the United States government. The mentions of the man hiding and losing money suggest a figure who is not as powerful as he once was. However, the reference to the president and the suggestion that he is dying suggest that this figure is still influential and involved at a high level of government. The repetition of "He's running out" emphasizes the decline of this figure's power and suggests that he may be running out of time or resources to maintain his influence.
The lyrics also touch on several historical events related to US foreign policy. The mention of Vietnam and the gas masks suggests the use of chemical weapons in the war, while the reference to the Shaw likely alludes to the US's support for the Shah of Iran. The suggestion that the figure bought out Jimmy Carter and is going after Kennedy highlights the idea of behind-the-scenes power plays and the potential for corruption among those in positions of power.
Overall, the lyrics of "Uncle Sam" suggest a critical view of the US government and its use of power and influence in both domestic and international contexts.
Line by Line Meaning
They say the man is hiding
The people are discussing and spreading rumors that this man is avoiding public appearances.
They say he's losing money
There are rumors that he is undergoing a financial crisis and suffering losses.
See him with the president
He is frequently seen in the company of the president, indicating that he has some kind of relationship with the highest authority.
They say the man is...dying
There is speculation that he may be close to his end-of-life and in poor health.
He's running out
His resources, time, or patience are diminishing and he is in danger of losing everything he has fought for.
You know he's not a communist
It is established that he does not believe in or support communist ideologies.
He makes deals with the wrist
He is skilled at making profitable deals or agreements with others, even if it means bending the rules or acting illegally.
Killed the boys in Vietnam
He was responsible for sending soldiers to fight and die in the Vietnam War, which was widely seen as a futile and unjust war.
Running with the gas masks on
He is fleeing from or preparing for some kind of danger, potentially a violent or chaotic situation.
When there was napalm
During the time when napalm was being used as a weapon in the Vietnam War.
You never see him anywhere
He is not present during visible or public events, giving the impression that he is avoiding attention.
You just see him everywhere
Despite not appearing publicly, his influence is felt and seen in many different areas, suggesting that he has a powerful indirect reach.
He visits with the Shaw!
He meets with and supports oppressive leaders or regimes, such as the Shah of Iran.
He bought out Jimmy Carter
He influenced or possibly bribed President Carter, resulting in Carter taking actions that aligned with this man's interests.
He's going after Kennedy
He is attempting to undermine or take down a prominent political figure, such as John F. Kennedy.
But what'chu gonna do when he comes after...you?
If this man targets someone directly, they will have to prepare themselves to fight back or suffer the consequences.
Contributed by Victoria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nico Meyer
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