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.
Charlene
Modern Talking Lyrics
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I'll give you love and ecstasy
Strangers on the shore
I want to play this game no more
But if you run with me
Babe, to eternity
Baby, I'm born again
Broken hearts can mend, tonight
My Charlene, Charlene, Charlene
I'm lonely, you're the only
Queen of hearts
My Charlene, Charlene, Charlene
I'm falling
Oh, I'm calling
For your love, for your love
My Charlene
You are like the flame of love
Sole survivor of my lost emotion
My Charlene, I never get enough
How my love is deeper than an ocean
Daytime friends and nighttime love
If my heart could speak
You hear I'm lonely and I'm weak
There must be a way
I love you more than words can say
And if you run with me
You can have my love for free
Come on the wings of love
Up in the sky above, tonight
The lyrics of Modern Talking's song Charlene express the singer's deep obsession and desire for a woman named Charlene. The singer tells Charlene that she was meant for him, and he promises her love and ecstasy. However, the singer is tired of playing games and wants to take their relationship to the next level. He offers Charlene the chance to run away with him to eternity, promising her that broken hearts can mend.
Charlene is depicted as a queen of hearts who holds the singer's affection and attention. He compares her to the "flame of love" and expresses how his love for her is deeper than the ocean. The chorus repeats the singer's desire and need for Charlene's love and affection. He admits that he is falling for her and that she is the only one who can fulfill his heart's desire.
Overall, the lyrics of Charlene convey the singer's passion and desire for Charlene, painting a picture of a deep and intense love that is all-consuming.
Line by Line Meaning
You were mend for me
I believe fate has brought us together because I sense a strong connection with you
I'll give you love and ecstasy
I want to shower you with affection and pleasure you in ways you've never felt before
Strangers on the shore
Although we are unfamiliar with each other's past, we are drawn to one another in the present
I want to play this game no more
I am tired of pretending that I don't have true feelings for you and want to take our relationship seriously
But if you run with me
If you decide to be with me and commit to this relationship
Babe, to eternity
Our love will last forever if we choose to make it last
Baby, I'm born again
Being with you changes everything, and I feel like I am starting over with a fresh perspective
Broken hearts can mend, tonight
We have both been hurt in the past, but being together has the potential to heal those wounds and make us whole again
My Charlene, Charlene, Charlene
I am infatuated by you and can't get you off of my mind
I'm lonely, you're the only
I feel isolated without you, and you are the only one who can fill this void in my heart
Queen of hearts
You are the ruler of my heart, and I am enslaved to your love
I'm falling
I am falling deeply in love with you
Oh, I'm calling
I am reaching out to you and asking for you to reciprocate my love
For your love, for your love
I am willing to do anything to have your love and affection
You are like the flame of love
You ignite a fire in my heart that is fueled by love and desire
Sole survivor of my lost emotion
You are the only person who can save me from a life of emotional emptiness
My Charlene, I never get enough
I am addicted to you and can never get enough of your love
How my love is deeper than an ocean
The depth of my love for you knows no bounds and is immeasurable
Daytime friends and nighttime love
We may be friends during the day, but at night our love for one another takes center stage
If my heart could speak
If I could truly express my emotions and feelings for you
You hear I'm lonely and I'm weak
You would realize how much I need you and how vulnerable I am without you
There must be a way
There has to be a way for us to be together and make our relationship work
I love you more than words can say
My love for you is beyond measure and cannot be expressed through words alone
And if you run with me
If you choose to be by my side and run with me towards our future together
You can have my love for free
I am offering you my love unconditionally and without any reservations
Come on the wings of love
Let's take flight together and soar to new heights filled with love and happiness
Up in the sky above, tonight
Let us escape the world below and bask in the warmth of our love up in the sky
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Hansa Musik, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Specialone02
You were mend for me
I'll give you love and ecstasy
Strangers on the shore
I want to play this game no more
But if you run with me
Babe, to eternity
Baby, I'm born again
Broken hearts can mend, tonight
My Charlene, Charlene, Charlene
I'm lonely, you're the only
Queen of hearts
My Charlene, Charlene, Charlene
I'm falling
Oh, I'm calling
For your love, for your love
My Charlene
You are like the flame of love
Sole survivor of my lost emotion
My Charlene, I never get enough
How my love is deeper than an ocean
Daytime friends and night time love
Oh Charlene
If my heart could speak
You hear I'm lonely and I'm weak
There must be a way
I love you more than words can say
And if you run with me
You can have my love for free
Come on the wings of love
Up in the sky above, tonight
@victorrichman8356
You were meant for me
I'll give you love and ecstasy
Strangers on the shore
I wanna play this game no more
But if you run with me
Babe, to eternity
Baby, I'm born again
Broken hearts can mend, tonight
My Charlene, Charlene, Charlene
I'm lonely, you're the only
Queen of hearts
My Charlene, Charlene, Charlene
I'm falling
Oh, I'm calling
For your love, for your love
My Charlene
You're like a flame of love
Sole survivor of my lost emotion
My Charlene, I never get enough
How my love is deeper than an ocean
Daytime friends and nighttime love
Oh Charlene.
If my heart could speak
You hear I'm lonely and I'm weak
There must be a way
I love you more than words can say
And if you run with me
You can have my love for free
Come on the wings of love
Up in the sky above, tonight
@locoxlapesca1
Modern Talking simplemente lo mejor, letras, ritmo, sin palabras. Lo dice el su FAN Nº de Argentina. Tengo 38 años y comencé a los 13 a escucharlos... Hasta hoy en día les pongo los temas a mis hijos y a todo el que quiera escuchar buena música. Saludos desde Argentina.
@user-dc7ll6eb3g
Beautiful song. Thomas and Dieter are Great.
@Chris-cry3
Wow ! Nice song ❤️
@abdellatiflouridate4802
Les années 80 :la jeunesse ❤❤❤
@aramartinian1650
Fantastic song.
@Thorgunn685
I grew up with, Modern Talking, followed them since the beginning. This pop group brings memories to life👍
Super Gut👌
@yaqubyaqubzade2690
beautiful song, beautiful voice
@aldoluizbenedetti9855
Modern talking uma das sete maravilhas da música
@tintoweno
Aldo Luiz Benedetti Eu concordo, meu amigo.
@brendabarbosa1325
Eu concordo!