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.
After Your Love Is Gone
Modern Talking Lyrics
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Seven days, seven nights, without control
Oh every day, every night I was alone
When you're not next to me
Should I listen to my heart, girl
Should I listen to my brain
When you tell me, you leave me, and you give it up
Can't we still be friends?
Oh after your love is gone
I don't know where I belong
When you're not next to me, not next to me
I'm dying, crying baby
Oh, after your love is gone
Oh baby I'm so alone
When you next to me, it's ecstasy
I'm dying, crying baby
Oh you playing games, playing games, playing with love
You can run but don't hide, can't get enough
Anyway, anywhere, I'll be there
Cause you're the one for me
Cause when I give you all my heart girl
You know I will die for you
And when you tell me, you'll leave me, and you give it up
I lose my destiny
The song "After Your Love Is Gone" by Modern Talking tells the story of a man who is heartbroken after a breakup with his girlfriend. He feels the pain of being alone for seven days and nights, and he is struggling to decide between listening to his heart and following his brain. The woman he loved has left him, but he still wants to be her friend. The lyrics of the song convey the emotions that come with the end of a relationship, as the man tries to deal with the pain of losing his love.
The chorus of the song expresses a feeling of loneliness and emptiness that the man feels after his lover is gone. He feels lost and does not know where he belongs, as he is now alone. The pain and sadness he feels is palpable in his voice when he says, "When you're not next to me, I'm dying, crying baby. Oh, after your love is gone, oh baby, I'm so alone." Despite his feelings of heartbreak, he still loves her and wishes that she was with him, as he sings, "When you're next to me, it's ecstasy."
Line by Line Meaning
Oh you playing games, playing games, hurting my soul
You're toying with my emotions and causing me pain
Seven days, seven nights, without control
I've been lost in misery and despair for a whole week, unable to regain control of myself
Oh every day, every night I was alone
You left me feeling empty and lonely, day and night
When you're not next to me
My happiness and sense of completion depend entirely on your presence
Should I listen to my heart, girl
I'm unsure whether to trust my emotions when it comes to you
Should I listen to my brain
or rely on rational, logical thinking to make decisions?
When you tell me, you leave me, and you give it up
Your words of goodbye and surrender devastate me
Can't we still be friends?
Is there any way we can maintain a friendship after this heartbreak?
Oh after your love is gone
Once you're out of my life and love is no more
I don't know where I belong
I feel lost and adrift without you
When you're not next to me, not next to me
Your absence is unbearable and makes me feel incomplete
I'm dying, crying baby
I'm in pain and grief, crying out for you
Oh baby I'm so alone
Loneliness consumes me without you
When you next to me, it's ecstasy
But when you're near, my joy is beyond measure
Oh you playing games, playing games, playing with love
You're carelessly playing with emotions and love, causing heartache
You can run but don't hide, can't get enough
No matter how much you may try to distance yourself, your love for me remains strong
Anyway, anywhere, I'll be there
I'll always stand by you, no matter what
Cause you're the one for me
You're the only one who truly matters to me
Cause when I give you all my heart girl
When I love you with all that I am
You know I will die for you
I'll do anything for you, even give my life
And when you tell me, you'll leave me, and you give it up
But your decision to walk away and give up on us breaks me inside
I lose my destiny
I feel like my future and fate have been taken from me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@crisleidyromero5050
Никогда не перестану слушать ихние песни 😎😎👍👍👌👌👌👌
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Елена Мерзеликина
Елена Мерзеликина
Супер группа! Не устаю слушать. Вся молодость перед глазами проносится!
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Алексей Борисов
Алексей Борисов
Божественно ! Неземное наслаждение для моей души и слуха ! Просто кайф ! Спасибо вам за это удовольствие
@lilianna9872
Every time, when I hear my mom sings this song & dancing around!
I would ask her:
"I hope you are not trying to press the button!"
Cause I am the kind of female, who does not believe in friendship with the ex!
There was a reason, why a man became my ex!
There is no reason for me to continue any kind of friendship with someone, that I have got away from!
Its like writing song or an opera! Once I delete it, its no longer a hit on my file!
I don't care what happen to it, or who has it!
All I know is that!
I no longer want it!
I want to thankyou for sharing this song!
It reminds me to stand up for my standard!
Cheers!
@crisleidyromero5050
Никогда не перестану слушать ихние песни 😎😎👍👍👌👌👌👌
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Елена Мерзеликина
Елена Мерзеликина
Супер группа! Не устаю слушать. Вся молодость перед глазами проносится!
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Алексей Борисов
Алексей Борисов
Божественно ! Неземное наслаждение для моей души и слуха ! Просто кайф ! Спасибо вам за это удовольствие
@crisleidyromero5050
me sorprendo hasta yo misma xd 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😅😅😅😅😅😅🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂 xd
@user-ub2wk3gv3w
Дитер ,Томас, что не происходило между вы- лучшие!❣❣❣❣
@user-bn2wx2vx6h
Тоже люблю их по-отдельности и вместе, независимо от их ссор и противоречий.
@irmantaskulvelis3224
Li
@rosarivas3681
Cute duet, I will love you always, beautiful unique forever icons always in my heart modher tolking ❤️🇨🇱😭
@azucenaamaya1340
Dieter bohlen ❤
@user-zl5dy8qm2t
Бесподобная музыка Дитера!👍👍👍 Бесподобный голос Томаса!!!👏👏👏Хиты во все времена!!!👏👏👏
@user-nu8zb7zl8x
Моя самая любимая группа,еще с детства запали в душу и на всю жизнь,Томас вообще красавчик!!!!
@joseluis4611
Guapos son los dos , pero me interesa su música no su belleza física ! La música expresa también y la belleza interior ! Las personas musicales normalmente saben cantar , se dedican a la música ,son románticas y también buscan la mujer de su vida que las combinan a perfección! Son el verdadero estímulo para un cantante y músico ! Y unen , no separan este hombre con nadie ! Saben que no deben dominar , dar consejos , tener opiniones sin entrometerse en la vida profesional de el aunque es su pareja ! Por eso pierde el músico y el mundo musical también , siempre se entromete una mujer para algo que no le conviene ! Que desgracia! Nelly