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.
Atlantis is Calling
Modern Talking Lyrics
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But it's much harder to ignore
There is a chance and I promise
I won't hurt you anymore
Hollywood nights, we're romancin'
You can trust me anytime
Somewhere, oh babe, there is someone
Oh, oh, oh, little queenie
I'm your fool, come on
Teach me the rules
I will send an S.O.S. for love
Oh, oh, oh, little queenie
I'm your fool, you need love
Like I do
I will send an S.O.S. for love
Atlantis is calling, S.O.S. for love
Atlantis is calling from the stars above
Atlantis is calling, S.O.S. for love
Atlantis is calling, it's too hot to stop
If loving you is wrong, babe
Oh, I don't wanna be right
I've got you under my skin, babe
Oh, baby, hold me tight
I'm ready for our romance
I wait a million years for you
I love you more than I'm sayin'
Baby, that's for me the truth
Oh, oh, oh, little queenie
I'm your fool, come on
Teach me the rules
I will send an S.O.S. for love
Oh, oh, oh, little queenie
I'm your fool, you need love
Like I do
I will send an S.O.S. for love
Atlantis is calling, S.O.S. for love
Atlantis is calling from the stars above
Atlantis is calling, S.O.S. for love
Atlantis is calling, it's too hot to stop
Atlantis is calling, S.O.S. for love
Atlantis is calling from the stars above
Atlantis is calling, S.O.S. for love
Atlantis is calling, it's too hot to stop
The song "Atlantis Is Calling" by Modern Talking is a romantic tune that expresses the desire of the singer to be with a woman he loves dearly. Although he knows that his love may not be welcomed and may cause pain to the woman, he promises not to hurt her anymore. He recalls the moments spent with her on Hollywood nights, and how she dances in his mind. The song's chorus talks about sending an S.O.S. for love, indicating the urgency of his love and that he needs her. The singer admits that he is willing to wait a million years for her, and he loves her more than he can express.
The lyrics are simple yet insightful, and the melody is well-crafted. The song's main theme is the longing for someone you love and how far you can go to be with them. It talks about the extreme measures the singer is willing to take, like sending an S.O.S. for love or waiting for a million years to be with his queenie. The song's beauty lies in its romanticism and the way it celebrates the bliss and intensity of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Lady, I know it will hurt you
I'm aware what I'm about to say may upset you
But it's much harder to ignore
Ignoring the situation won't make it easier
There is a chance and I promise
However, there's still an opportunity for us to work this out
I won't hurt you anymore
I'm committed to not hurting you again
Hollywood nights, we're romancin'
In the glamour of Hollywood, we are spending romantic moments together
You can trust me anytime
You can rely on my trust whenever you need it
Somewhere, oh babe, there is someone
Even though we may be distant, there's someone out there for both of us
Oh, you're dancin' in my mind
The thought of you is constantly on my mind
Oh, oh, oh, little queenie
My affectionate term for you
I'm your fool, come on
I'm foolishly in love with you
Teach me the rules
Please show me how to properly love you
I will send an S.O.S. for love
If it's necessary, I'll ask for help in our relationship
I'm your fool, you need love
I know you need love, and I'm willing to provide it
Like I do
I love you just as much
Atlantis is calling, S.O.S. for love
Metaphorically, our relationship is going under and in need of help
Atlantis is calling from the stars above
The desire for a lasting, fulfilling connection seems out of reach like a mythical Atlantis
It's too hot to stop
Our passion is too intense to stop our romance
If loving you is wrong, babe
Even if societal norms dictate our relationship to be wrong
Oh, I don't wanna be right
I don't care about what society thinks, I want to be with you
I've got you under my skin, babe
You are deeply ingrained in my thoughts and feelings
Oh, baby, hold me tight
I want to feel close and connected to you physically
I'm ready for our romance
I'm willing and able to commit to our relationship
I wait a million years for you
I'm willing to wait a long time for you
I love you more than I'm sayin'
My feelings for you run deep and exceed my verbal expression of them
Baby, that's for me the truth
I genuinely mean what I say and do for you
Atlantis is calling, S.O.S. for love
Metaphorically, our relationship is still in need of help
Lyrics © Hansa Musik Verlag, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Who's listening to this song in 2024?
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