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.
talk talk video
Berlin Lyrics
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Let me loose on you inch by inch
The one and only reason, the best is yet to come
I said, "Well baby, we've only just begun"
Don't talk, just kiss
We're beyond words and sound
Don't talk, just kiss
Don't talk, just kiss
We're beyond words and sound
Don't talk, just kiss
This is love that we found
Love that we found
Love that we found
Ooh yeah, there's people, there's love
You and I both apply to the above
The one and only reason, the best is yet to come
I said, "Well baby, we've only just begun"
Don't talk, just kiss
We're beyond words and sound
Don't talk, just kiss
Is this love that we found?
Don't talk, just kiss
We're beyond words and sound
Don't talk, just kiss
This is love that we found
It's love that we found
Oh, it's love that we found
(Come on, come on, come on, fool around)
(Come on, come on, come on, fool around)
Surrender your love to me
Don't talk, just kiss, baby
Don't talk, just kiss
We're beyond words and sound
Don't talk, just kiss
Is this love that we found?
Don't talk, just kiss
We're beyond words and sound
Don't talk, just kiss
This is love that we found
It's love that we found
(Come on, come on, come on, fool around)
(Come on, come on, come on, fool around)
It's love that we found
The lyrics of Berlin's song "Talk Talk" describe a rather peculiar encounter between the singer and a mysterious man. The song starts with the singer positioning themselves against a wall, unlikely to topple over, while observing a mannequin that appears to be alive. The mannequin has an empty eye and a look that suggests it is hiding something. Suddenly, the singer approaches the man and, feeling nervous, apologizes for disturbing him. However, the man grabs the singer's arm and tells them to "try this," ultimately leading them to engage in a sexual encounter that plays out like a game of "sex me, talk me."
The second verse sees the man turning into a "whirling dervish," dancing wildly for the girls and drawing attention to himself. The singer and he have an exchange, and the man smiles, indicating that the joke is on them. They resume their conversation, and the singer asks the man to explain what they are doing, but the man only shushes them and leaves a hint without elaborating. The song ends with the singer thinking back on the encounter on their way home, wondering how much they had given in and how far they had gone.
Overall, the song speaks of a mysterious sexual encounter that is not entirely consensual, with the man leading the singer down a path of mystery and provocative pleasure. It suggests the idea of power dynamics and the role of each individual in a sexual experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Back against the darkest wall
I'm standing in a vulnerable position against a dark and imposing force
Knowing that it dare not fall
Despite the daunting challenge, I am confident that I can withstand it
The mannequin is real
This facade is not just an act, it's a genuine part of who I am
The hair across his empty eye
The subtle details of his appearance hint at a hidden depth beyond the surface
Says careful mystery is mine
The enigmatic quality he exudes is intentional and he guards it carefully
Hide and seek if you desire
He enjoys playing games and hiding parts of himself, if that's what his audience wants
I started with hello
I began with a simple greeting
By chance are you alone
I inquired whether he was by himself without any ulterior motives
Silence turned my eyes onto my feet
His lack of response made me feel awkward and self-conscious
Sorry to disturb
I apologized for interrupting his peace or privacy
Losing all my nerve
His lack of reaction or encouragement made me anxious and nervous
As I walked away he grabbed my arm
Just as I was about to leave, he physically stopped me to offer something unexpected
Turned me around and said
He made a deliberate move to change the course of our interaction and got my full attention
Try this
He presented me with a proposition to try something different or taboo
Sex me Talk me Sex me Talk me
The suggestion was a sexual exchange involving verbal communication
Whirling dervish careless whirl
He was spinning around with abandon, not caring about his surroundings or consequences
Dancing wildly for the girls
He was putting on a show to entertain a particular group of people
Challenged by the sudden change
He was caught off-guard by the unexpected request, but kept his cool
Attention for a baby's cry
The sudden sound of a baby crying drew everyone's focus away from the current situation
Turning eyes to he and I
People turned around to see how he and I were reacting to the distraction
A smile says the jokes on me
He gave a knowing smile that revealed he was not as serious or scary as he seemed before
We sat down again
After the brief interruption, we resumed our conversation and connection
His eyes took me in
He looked at me intently, conveying a deeper understanding or interest
Was I having a good time
He checked in with me, making sure that I was enjoying myself
I said hey Mr. Man
I addressed him with a casual nickname, expressing familiarity or levity
I don't understand
I expressed confusion or ambiguity about his behavior or intentions
A finger on my lips says stop
He silenced me or interrupted my train of thought with a simple gesture
A hint is left but never dropped
He hinted at a deeper meaning or intention but never fully revealed it
Try this
He presented me with another proposition to try something different or taboo
Driving home in silent car
I left the situation with a lot of unanswered questions and unresolved feelings
I wonder just how much how far
I was left with a sense of curiosity and intrigue about him and our brief encounter
At my place the engine ran
I arrived at my own home, but my mind was still preoccupied with the experience
Would you like to come inside
He seemingly appeared out of nowhere, offering another opportunity for a shared experience
He flashed that smile
He used his signature smile to disarm and attract me once again
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: Fred Fairbrass, Richard Fairbrass, Rob Manzoli
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