He founded the Palast Orchester in 1986, while he studied at the Berlin University of the Arts from 1988 to 1995 as a baritone opera singer. The career of him and his orchestra began with a Schlager entitled "Kein Schwein ruft mich an" ("No pig calls on Me", 1992), a pop song in 1920's style, and the film "Der bewegte Mann" in 1994.
He writes original music, including film music, and also creates covers of well known modern pop songs in a 1920s-1930s band style, including such songs as Britney Spears' "Oops!... I Did It Again". Many people discover the band via their pop covers, and go on to be fans of their original music. Sometimes he takes over roles in operas.
In the year 2005 he had his first concert in New York City's Carnegie Hall.
He performed at Marilyn Manson's wedding on December 3, 2005.
Heute Nacht Oder Nie
Max Raabe & Palast Orchester Lyrics
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Heute Nacht oder nie will ich dich fragen, ob du deine Liebe mir gibst.
Heute Nacht oder nie will ich für dich allein nur singen bis morgen früh
Nur die Melodie: Heute Nacht oder nie.
Seit ich dich einmal geseh'n, kann ich dir nicht widersteh'n.
Immer denk ich nur an dich allein, an dich bei Tag und Nacht.
Seit ich dich einmal geseh'n, ist's um die Ruhe gescheh'n.
Heute Nacht oder nie will ich für dich allein nur singen bis morgen früh
Heute Nacht oder nie.
The song "Heute Nacht oder nie" by Max Raabe and Palast Orchester is a romantic song about a person confessing their love to someone they have been thinking about day and night. The lyrics suggest that the person has been waiting for this moment and that tonight is the night they want to know if their love is reciprocated. The singer is willing to sing for their beloved all night long with only one melody: "Heute Nacht oder nie" which translates to "Tonight or never".
The first verse emphasizes the importance of the moment by suggesting that it is a now or never situation. The singer wants to know if their love is unrequited or if their feelings are mutual. They have been waiting and finally got the courage to ask. The second verse talks about how the person has been unable to resist their love interest since they first laid eyes on them. It suggests that the person is constantly on their mind and that their thoughts revolve around them day and night. The lyrics reveal that the singer is confident that tonight will make them both happy.
Overall, "Heute Nacht oder nie" is a beautiful song about taking risks, courage and confessing love. It reminds listeners of the importance of seizing the moment and being honest with their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Heute Nacht oder nie sollst du mir sagen nur das Eine: Ob du mich liebst.
Tonight or never, you must tell me just one thing: Do you love me?
Heute Nacht oder nie will ich dich fragen, ob du deine Liebe mir gibst.
Tonight or never, I will ask you if you will give me your love.
Heute Nacht oder nie will ich für dich allein nur singen bis morgen früh
Tonight or never, I want to sing only for you until tomorrow morning.
Nur die Melodie: Heute Nacht oder nie.
Only the melody: Tonight or never.
Seit ich dich einmal geseh'n, kann ich dir nicht widersteh'n.
Since I saw you once, I cannot resist you.
Immer denk ich nur an dich allein, an dich bei Tag und Nacht.
I always think about you alone, about you day and night.
Seit ich dich einmal geseh'n, ist's um die Ruhe gescheh'n.
Since I saw you once, my peace is gone.
Ich weiß es gewiß, daß diese Nacht uns beide glücklich macht.
I know for sure that this night will make us both happy.
Contributed by Vivian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.