First formed at the end of 1984 (Anders was 21), they unexpectedly became immensely popular with their standalone disco hit "You're My Heart, You're My Soul", which was then followed by "You Can Win If You Want" and "Cheri, Cheri Lady". They released two albums a year from 1985 to 1987 while also promoting their singles on television all over Europe. After splitting up in 1987, the duo reunited in 1998, at first only testing the waters with new versions of hit singles and again reaching the top of the charts unexpectedly. Bohlen and Anders split again in 2003 due to irreconcilable disagreements (they had never been friends in the first place). Thomas Anders started another solo career immediately, while Bohlen had by now begun devoting most of his time to new talents, especially those he discovered on the German edition of the TV show Pop Idol/American Idol.
Global sales of Modern Talking records were 120 million units, according to BMG in June 2003, and they have become the biggest-selling German music act in history, so far outselling even Frank Farian's projects Boney M and Milli Vanilli, Michael Cretu's Enigma, Sandra, the Scorpions, Snap! and Rammstein.
Modern Talking were successful in Europe, Asia, South America and some African countries. In the United Kingdom they reached the top ten only once with the song "Brother Louie" (in 1986, #4 UK). They did not feel very good about promoting their singles there due to being marketed in England as a gay group like Erasure and Culture Club. Indeed, in the UK "Brother Louie" is regarded by those who remember it as nothing more than a novelty record by a one-hit wonder.
They were almost unknown in North America by mainstream standards, never appearing in the charts there, and due to lack of backing from a record company and lack of time did not go there to promote their music. Composer Dieter Bohlen employed mood-evoking lyrics and intellectually-designed, synthesizer-based music which was out of vogue in the U.S. before Modern Talking even formed.
In 2006 Bohlen included a secret message in his song "Bizarre Bizarre" which was played backwards: "There will never be an end to Modern Talking". However, Bohlen said "he meant to say that the music of Modern Talking will live forever" [4]. Anders has kept the Modern Talking songs in his repertoire and produced songs in a similar vein for his solo records ("Independent Girl"). In 2006 he produced an album of Swing and Jazz versions of popular songs (including Modern Talking's first hit). Bohlen has written two autobiographical books, one of which also detailed Modern Talking's history from his perspective, and sold a million copies in Germany. The sequel was heavily criticised for his unfairness towards the people he worked with. As a result of that, he withdrew from the public for a year until 2006, when he said he regretted putting out the second book. Anders had not been the only one pressing charges against Bohlen and demanding that sections of the book be modified.
"10 Seconds To Countdown"
Modern Talking Lyrics
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You beat the rest, you're in my mind
Don't take away, this dream in me
Don't leave me here in misery
You are the best, from coast to coast
From east to west, love you the most
It's hard to win, you try your best
And we are sure, you'll beat the rest
Ten seconds to countdown
Ten seconds to know
Who will be the hero
Everybody loves the show
You are the champ, a hurricane
From heaven sent, you win again
Oh tell me where, the hero's gone
But you are here, we can't go wrong
The price is high, when dreams come true
Oh we can fly, it's up to you
It's hard to win, you try your best
And we are sure, you beat the rest
Ten seconds to countdown
Ten seconds to know
Who will be the hero
Everybody loves the show
The lyrics to Modern Talking's 10 Seconds to Countdown are about an admiration for someone who is seen as the best in their field. The song starts off by stating that the person being addressed is the best of all times, and that they are constantly on the singer's mind. The singer urges the person not to take away the dream they have of them, emphasizing how much it means to them. The belief is that this person is the best not just in a particular region, but across the world. They have worked hard to maintain their position, and there is no doubt that they will beat the rest.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that this person is a champion and has a reputation in their field. They are described as a "hurricane" sent from heaven, and the lyrics suggest that they always come out on top. Despite the high price of making their dreams come true, there is an unwavering belief that the person will succeed. The chorus, which talks about a ten-second countdown to see who the hero will be, highlights the anticipation and excitement of seeing this person perform. Everyone loves the show, and there is no doubt that the person being addressed is the star of the show.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the best, for all of times
You are the greatest person of all time
You beat the rest, you're in my mind
You surpass every other individual and I think of you all the time
Don't take away, this dream in me
Please do not destroy the hope and aspiration within me
Don't leave me here in misery
Do not abandon or forsake me here in distress and unhappiness
You are the best, from coast to coast
You are the best from one side of the country to the other
From east to west, love you the most
From one end of the country to the other, my love for you is the greatest
It's hard to win, you try your best
Victory is difficult to achieve, but you always try your hardest
And we are sure, you'll beat the rest
We are certain that you will emerge as the winner, surpassing all others
Ten seconds to countdown
The time left before something important happens is ten seconds
Ten seconds to know
Only ten seconds before discovering something essential
Who will be the hero
Who will emerge as the savior or champion?
Everybody loves the show
Everyone enjoys and is excited about the event or situation.
You are the champ, a hurricane
You are the titleholder and a force to be reckoned with
From heaven sent, you win again
You were sent from the divine, and once more, you emerge as the winner
Oh tell me where, the hero's gone
Can you please indicate the whereabouts of the previous champion?
But you are here, we can't go wrong
You are present, and we cannot make a mistake or go astray
The price is high, when dreams come true
The cost of realization of one's aspirations is significant
Oh we can fly, it's up to you
We can soar, but it all depends on you
And we are sure, you beat the rest
We are confident that you will surpass all others and emerge victorious
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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Modern Talking - 10 Seconds To Countdown
You Are The Best - For All Of Times
You Beat The Rest - You're In My Mind
Don't Take Away This Dream In Me
Don't Leave Me Here In Misery
You Are The Best - From Coast To Coast
From East To West - Love You The Most
It's Hard To Win - You Try Your Best
And We Are Sure - You'll Beat The Rest
Ten Seconds To Countdown - Ten Seconds To Know
Who Will Be The Hero - Everybody Loves The Show
Oh We're Ready For The Victory - You're The Hero Number One For Me
Baby – Baby - We're In The Pole Position Now
(Ten Seconds To Countdown)
You Are The Champ - A Hurricane
From Heaven Sent - You Win Again
Oh Tell Me Where - The Hero's Gone
But You Are Here - We Can't Go Wrong
The Price Is High - When Dreams Come True
Oh We Can Fly - It's Up To You
It's Hard To Win - You Try Your Best
And We Are Sure You Beat The Rest
Ten Seconds To Countdown - Ten Seconds To Know
Who Will Be The Hero - Everybody Loves The Show
Oh We're Ready For The Victory - You're The Hero Number One For Me
Baby – Baby - We're In The Pole Position Now
Ten Seconds To Countdown - Ten Seconds To Know
Who Will Be The Hero - Everybody Loves The Show
Ten Seconds To Countdown - Ten Seconds To Know
Who Will Be The Hero - Everybody Loves The Show
Oh We're Ready For The Victory - You're The Hero Number One For Me
Baby – Baby - We're In The Pole Position Now
(Ten Seconds To Countdown) - Countdown...
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Ten seconds to countdown
Десять секунд до обратного отсчета
You are the best
Ты лучший,
For all of times
На все времена.
You beat the rest
Ты победишь,
You're in my mind
Ты в мыслях у меня.
Don't take away
Не отступай,
This dream in me
Этой мечтою живу я.
Don't leave me here
Не оставляй здесь
In misery
Страдать меня.
You are the best
Всех лучше ты,
From coast to coast
От побережья до побережья.
From east to west
От востока до запада,
Love you the most
Больше всех любят тебя.
It's hard to win
Победить трудно,
You try your best
Но ты стремись.
And we are sure —
И мы уверены —
You beat the rest
Ты победишь!
Ten seconds to countdown
Десять секунд до обратного отсчета.
Ten seconds to know
Десять секунд, чтобы узнать,
Who will be the hero
Кто будет героем,
Everybody loves the show
Все любят это шоу.
Oh we're ready for the victory
О, мы готовы к победе!
You're the hero, you're the one for me
Герой единственный ты для меня.
Baby, baby
Детка, детка!
We're in the pole position now
У нас выигрышная позиция сейчас.
Ten seconds to countdown
За десять секунд до обратного отсчета.
You are the champ
Ты чемпион,
A hurricane
Ты ураган.
From heaven sent
Ниспослан небом,
You win again
Выиграть вновь.
Oh tell me where
Скажи, куда
The hero's gone
Ушел герой?
But you are here
Но это ты,
We can't go wrong
Не ошиблись мы!
The price is high
Цена бывает высокой,
When dreams come true
Когда сбывается мечта.
Oh we can fly
Но мы с тобой,
It's up to you
И все зависит от тебя.
It's hard to win
Победить трудно,
You try your best
Но ты стремись.
And we are sure —
И мы уверены —
You beat the rest
Ты победишь!
Ten seconds to countdown
Десять секунд до обратного отсчета.
Ten seconds to know
Десять секунд, чтобы узнать,
Who will be the hero
Кто будет героем,
Everybody loves the show
Все любят это шоу.
Oh we're ready for the victory
О, мы готовы к победе!
You're the hero, you're the one for me
Герой единственный ты для меня.
Baby, baby
Детка, детка!
We're in the pole position now
У нас выигрышная позиция сейчас.
Ten seconds to countdown
За десять секунд до обратного отсчета.
Ten seconds to countdown
Десять секунд до обратного отсчета.
Ten seconds to know
Десять секунд, чтобы узнать,
Who will be the hero
Кто будет героем,
Everybody loves the show
Все любят это шоу.
Ten seconds to countdown
Десять секунд до обратного отсчета.
Ten seconds to know
Десять секунд, чтобы узнать,
Who will be the hero
Кто будет героем,
Everybody loves the show
Все любят это шоу.
Oh we're ready for the victory
О, мы готовы к победе!
You're the hero, you're the one for me
Герой единственный ты для меня.
Baby, baby
Детка, детка!
We're in the pole position now
У нас выигрышная позиция сейчас.
Ten seconds to countdown
За десять секунд до обратного отсчета.
Ten seconds to countdown...
Десять секунд до обратного отсчета...
Автор перевода: Павел Никонов
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!GOLD!
@kaimor7418
Me encanta esta canción.
No he dejado de pensar en el álbum❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💙💙💙💙
@ludinludin7011
Best of the best 👌 👍 Modern Talking ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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@clean-byte
Modern talking FOREVER!!
@erosivanrojas8314
El dúo alemán perfecto amo a Modern Talking
@longman2910
I was 14 years old and even back then I loved this song/band itself (still do ^^)
@silviaelena857
Super tare melodia asta Bv morden Talking
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World Class Hero.......Don't forget that I live at 15/01/1B, Taman Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia....adam...a.s
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