In Europe, they are known for a series of melodic pop rock/soft rock anthems such as "Ohne Dich (schlaf' ich heut' Nacht nicht ein)", "Tausendmal Du", and "Herzschlag ist der Takt". Many of those singles were emotional love songs released in the 80s. They are best known in the English-speaking world for the single (in English) "Keeping The Dream Alive". This song became a Top 15 hit in the United Kingdom when released, making Münchener Freiheit (or Freiheit) a 'one hit wonder' there. In the United States, the song failed to chart when originally released.
Yet it gained favor with the American public after it was featured in the soundtrack for the popular drama film 'Say Anything'. The single has received additional exposure in the U.S. thanks to the singing talent contest 'American Idol' on the Fox television network. The song has been used in recent seasons as a backdrop to video montages featuring Idol contestants.
Münchener Freiheit was the entry for Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest of 1993. They performed "Viel Zu Weit", which was composed by Stefan Zauner. They sang in position #3 and earned the final position of #18 out of #25, with 18 points earned. The events were held in the small city of Millstreet, Ireland in a small hall normally used for horse auctions. Over the years, the group has attracted fans new and old alike from their sound, which incorporates both schlager-style commercial pop and more arena rock styled influences.
Play It Cool
Münchener Freiheit Lyrics
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Though I see you can't hide your tears
I don't want to live with all those fears
Guess I always have to be your fool
Better break it up and play it cool
Uuh-huhh
There's something wrong
And your eyes are cold and lonely
Tears from no one
Sitting next to you
I feel the way you do
So is it any wonder
We realize the moon is turning blue
Sweet dreams in vain
But who's to blame
I remember love was easy
And forever
That was long ago
Oh, how was I to know
You took all my affection
And gave it to a dozen Romeos
Ouh, ouh, you
Though I see you can't hide your tears
I don't want to live with all those fears
Guess I always have to be your fool
Better break it up and play it cool
Uuh-huuh
If you intend
To let it end
You don't need no explanations
No excuses
So look me in the eye
'Cause you don't have to lie
I wanna hear you tell me
That starting out again 's not worth a try
Ouh, ouh, you
Though I see you can't hide your tears
I don't want to live with all those fears
Guess I always have to be your fool
Better break it up and play it cool
Ouh, ouh, you
Though I see you can't hide your tears
I don't want to live with all those fears
Guess I always have to be your fool
Better break it up and play it cool
Uuh-huuh
The song "Play It Cool" by Münchener Freiheit is about a couple who are drifting apart and the emotional pain they are both feeling. The lyrics suggest that the woman in the relationship is crying and putting on a facade while the man is aware of her pain but does not want to live in fear. The chorus urges them to break up and move on, rather than trying to hold onto a relationship that is clearly not working. The verses delve deeper into the hurt and loneliness that each person is feeling, and how they both remember a time when love was easy and forever, but now they feel lost and without direction.
The lyrics in the second verse suggest that the woman has been unfaithful and has given her affection to a number of other men, leaving the man feeling betrayed and hurt. The final verse urges the couple to be honest with each other, as lying and excuses will only prolong the hurt and make it harder to move on. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the need for both parties to "play it cool" and end the relationship in a mature and respectful way.
Line by Line Meaning
Ouh, ouh, you
Addressing the person they are singing to
Though I see you can't hide your tears
Acknowledging that the person is upset despite trying to hide it
I don't want to live with all those fears
Expressing unwillingness to live in an environment of constant worry
Guess I always have to be your fool
Feeling trapped and like they are always taken advantage of
Better break it up and play it cool
Suggesting that it's time to end the relationship and handle it calmly
There's something wrong
Noticing that something is not right
Something has gone
Something that was there before is now missing
And your eyes are cold and lonely
Observing that the person seems distant and unemotional
Tears from no one
Crying alone and in secret
Sitting next to you
Being physically close to the person
I feel the way you do
Experiencing the same emotions as the person they are with
So is it any wonder
Asking a rhetorical question about how they could not have seen this coming
We realize the moon is turning blue
Metaphorically expressing that things have become strange
Sweet dreams in vain
Dreams of a happy future that will not come to fruition
But who's to blame
Questioning whose fault it is that their relationship did not work out
I remember love was easy
Recalling how simple and effortless love used to be
And forever
Emphasizing that their love was supposed to be eternal
That was long ago
Reflecting on how distant that time now feels
Oh, how was I to know
Expressing regret for not realizing how much things would change
You took all my affection
Feeling like the person took advantage of their love and commitment
And gave it to a dozen Romeos
Imagining the person being unfaithful with many others
If you intend
Addressing the person's intentions
To let it end
Implying that the relationship is likely to come to an end
You don't need no explanations
Suggesting that there is no need for excuses or justifications
No excuses
Reiterating that there are no excuses needed or accepted
So look me in the eye
Demanding the person's attention and honesty
'Cause you don't have to lie
Assuring the person that honesty is the best policy
I wanna hear you tell me
Desiring the person to be truthful and forthright
That starting out again 's not worth a try
Inferring that it is not worth trying to restart the relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aron Strobel, Michael Kunze, Richard Palmer, Stefan Zauner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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