As a dance music producer, his first big success came with the single Somebody Dance with Me, which is similar in sound to Rockwell's, "Somebody's Watching Me". The single hit number one in Switzerland. After this, he charted well with the singles Keep on Dancing and Take Control.
René has received numerous golds and platinums for his songs and has found success in Europe (primarily Germany and Switzerland) and South America. René's more recent songs are a departure from eurodance, but he still produces decent eurodance tracks such as Moscow (2001), No More Pain (2003), and Amazing Life (2005).
One of his singles, Chihuahua, was used in a Spanish Coca-Cola commercial. In 2003 it was re-released due to its huge success and it ended being the second best selling single of the year world wide. In December 2004, the Cantonese version of Chihuahua was written by Wyman Wong as the theme song of the same product. This version was performed by Joey Yung.
In 2004, as a result of the success of Chihuahua, René was awarded the Swiss award for Showbusiness at the Swiss awards, an annual event meant to recognise high achieving Swiss people.
As well as being a eurodance performer and producer, René is also a talented choreographic dancer.
During 1993 René met Nancy Rentzsch; she joined his team in 1995. René and Nancy became a couple and in 2002 they married and had two children, Jamiro Rene (born October 8, 2002) and Kayley Nancy (born September 29, 2006).
DJ Bobo’s became a United Nations World Food Programme National Ambassador Against Hunger in October 2006, becoming the first Swiss celebrity to take up the role. He was also a participant in the 2006 Geneva Walk the World event.
On October 11, 2006 DJ Bobo announced in a press conference that he has applied to represent Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with his song "Vampires are alive".
UPDATE - Swiss broadcaster SF have announced that René Baumann (DJ BoBo), will represent the country at the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest. A jury made up of music professionals will select his song for Helsinki out of 60 potential entries.
Discography
Albums:
* Dance with Me (1993)
* There Is a Party (1994)
* Just for You (1995)
* World in Motion (1996)
* Magic (1998)
* The Ultimate Megamix '99 (1999)
* Level 6 (1999)
* Planet Colors (2001)
* Celebration (2002)
* Visions (2003)
* Chihuahua (2003)
* Live in Concert (2003)
* Pirates of Dance (2005)
* Greatest Hits (2006)
Singles:
* I Love You (1989)
* Ladies in the House (1991)
* Let's Groove On (1991)
* Somebody Dance with Me (1992)
* Keep on Dancing (1993)
* Take Control (1994)
* Everybody (1994)
* Let the Dream Come True (1994)
* Love Is All Around (1995)
* There Is a Party (1995)
* Freedom (1995)
* Love Is the Price (1996)
* Pray (1996)
* Respect Yourself (1996)
* It's My Life (1997)
* Shadows of the Night (1997)
* Where Is Your Love (1998)
* Around the World (1998)
* Celebrate (1998)
* Together (1999)
* Lies (1999)
* What a Feeling (2001)
* Hard to Say I'm Sorry (2001)
* Colors of Life (2001)
* Celebration (2002)
* I Believe (2003)
* Chihuahua (2003)
* Pirates of Dance (2005)
* Amazing Life (2005)
* Pura Passion (2005)
* Secrets of Love (2006)
Man in the Mirror
DJ Bobo Lyrics
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He gave up reality for fame
He's the man in the mirror
Money was his best friend
Lludadi dadida
Lights are off, the curtains closed
No one is here now
To turn back the hands of time
he's the man, in the dark
Trying to see the light again
He's the man, in the dark
To fall is hard to understand
He's the man in the mirror
He was a hero, he was a superstar
He's the man in the mirror
Searching the spotlight, Searching a fame bizarre
He's the man in the mirror
Ludadi dadida
He's living inside a nasty world
No one was honest
Ludadi dadida
Searching for the fame he lost
He's the man in the mirror
He was a hero, he was a superstar
He's the man in the mirror
Searching the spotlight, Searching the fame bizarre
The curtain is closed
The camera is off
The make up is washed away
He's looking in the mirror
Trying to find his inner self
The real world is waiting
He's so afraid to be alone
Time is getting over
Ludadi dadida
The past is running through his hands
No one is waiting
Ludadi dadida
The show is over he's alone
The lyrics of DJ Bobo's song "Man in the Mirror" tell the story of a star who gave up his reality for fame, but now finds himself living in a nasty world where no one is honest. The first few lines of the song introduce us to the man in the mirror, a hero and superstar who gave up everything to achieve fame. Money was his best friend, and he lived for the spotlight, searching for the fame he had lost. However, now the lights are off and the curtains are closed, and he is alone with his thoughts.
As the song progresses, we learn that the man in the mirror is trying to find his inner self again. The real world is waiting for him, but he is so afraid to be alone. Time is running out, and the past is slipping through his fingers. He is searching for the light again, but falling is hard to understand. The man in the mirror is the star who started out as a hero, but ended up lost in a world of fame.
Overall, the lyrics of "Man in the Mirror" convey the idea that fame comes at a cost, and that it can often lead people down a dark path. The star in the song gave up everything for fame, only to find that it left him feeling empty and alone. The song is a cautionary tale that encourages listeners to think carefully about what they are willing to sacrifice for success.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the story of a star
The lyrics describe the life of a celebrity.
He gave up reality for fame
The celebrity sacrificed real-life experiences for the sake of being famous.
He's the man in the mirror
The celebrity sees himself as the reflection of his own decisions.
Money was his best friend
The celebrity's only priority was to accumulate wealth.
Lludadi dadida
This line doesn't have a specific meaning, but it adds a musical element to the song.
Lights are off, the curtains closed
The performance has ended, and the celebrity is alone.
No one is here now
The celebrity is truly alone and has lost the attention of others.
To turn back the hands of time
The celebrity wishes he could erase his past mistakes and regain lost opportunities.
he's the man, in the dark
The celebrity is facing a difficult reality and is struggling to find his way again.
Trying to see the light again
The celebrity is attempting to rekindle his lost hopes and aspirations.
To fall is hard to understand
The celebrity has experienced a great loss and is having a difficult time coming to terms with it.
He was a hero, he was a superstar
The celebrity was once popular and admired by many individuals.
Searching the spotlight, Searching a fame bizarre
The celebrity is seeking attention and yearns to be famous again.
He's living inside a nasty world
The celebrity recognizes the negative aspects of the environment he's surrounded by.
No one was honest
The celebrity can't trust anyone, and everyone around him is fake.
Searching for the fame he lost
The celebrity continues to seek the attention that he once received.
The curtain is closed
The public no longer wants to see the celebrity perform.
The camera is off
The celebrity is no longer being filmed or photographed.
The make up is washed away
The celebrity no longer has the luxury of wearing makeup and putting on a facade.
He's looking in the mirror
The celebrity is self-reflective and possibly questioning past actions.
Trying to find his inner self
The celebrity is attempting to rediscover his true self and not just his public persona.
The real world is waiting
The celebrity must face a reality outside of his previously constructed fame and persona.
He's so afraid to be alone
The celebrity is used to the attention and adoration that comes with fame and dislikes the thought of being forgotten or ignored.
Time is getting over
Time is running out for the celebrity to regain his status and fame.
The past is running through his hands
The celebrity is unable to change the past and must come to terms with his previous actions.
No one is waiting
The celebrity no longer has a dedicated audience, and no one is anticipating his next performance or appearance.
The show is over he's alone
The celebrity has lost his audience, and his fame has ended. He must now face his true self and live in the real world without the trappings of fame.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: AXEL BREITUNG, RENE BAUMANN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Анастасия Тимонина
Супер👍наслушаться не могу🙈
Silvio Bino
Love this álbum!!
David Alzate
Espectacular.
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Dj bobo is the best
Respect from Morocco 🇲🇦👍
Hadjer Guerzize
My brother was a big fan of you djBobo and I was very young that time, my brother passed away the year 2013... You are still loved DJ Bobo. Miss Hadjer from Constantine Algeria
Mix Max
Instrumental ver. So good! 😉😉😉
طه غلام الله
❤❤❤ اغنيه رائعه وجميله لدي الكثير من الذكريات معها❤❤❤ جزائري مر من هنا
Ramiro Helmer Huaygua Nacho
The Best Theme of the Time and the World, I Like It If You Hear It In the Year 3000
Serik Tleumbetov
✊✊✊☝💯💣💥🔥
Monika fronczak
❤❤