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.
Don't Give Up
Modern Talking Lyrics
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Turn around, don't let it die
Love will find a way to you
Feelings and emotions
Are just like stormy oceans
Can you stay the way you are
Heaven knows you come so far
Love will find a way to you
So promise me forever
There will never be a never
Baby, don't, don't give up
If your heart is broken
Make a brand new start
Baby, don't, don't give up
Count to ten
Start again
Don't give up
Hold on tight
Find the way
See the light
Don't give up
Hold on tight
Let your love make it right
Don't give up
Hold on tight
Don't let love out of sight
Then you'll never be alone
Need a friend
So count on me
All the things in life for free
Love will find a way to you
Baby, keep on trying
Love will keep on flying
Oh, you think you lost your way
Tomorrow is another day
Love will find a way to you
Shadows will be falling
Dreams keep on calling
The lyrics of Modern Talking's song "Don't Give Up" are about not giving up on love, even when things get tough. The song encourages listeners to persevere when their hearts are broken and to remember that love is always possible. The chorus repeats the phrase "don't give up," emphasizing the message of the song.
The first verse advises the listener to walk away from a situation but not to say goodbye or let it completely die. The lyrics suggest that love will find a way to the listener despite the stormy emotions and feelings they may be going through. The verse concludes by urging the listener to promise to never give up on love.
The second verse acknowledges that sometimes it can be difficult to keep going, but the lyrics encourage the listener to count to ten and start again. The chorus repeats the message of not giving up and suggests that holding on tight, finding the way, and seeing the light can help one through difficult times.
Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Give Up" convey a message of hope and perseverance despite hardships, reminding listeners that love can always find a way if they don't give up on it.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk away don't say goodbye
Don't make it harder by saying goodbye, just walk away.
Turn around, don't let it die
Don't let the relationship fade out, make an effort to save it.
Love will find a way to you
Have faith that love will find you.
Feelings and emotions
Love is complex.
Are just like stormy oceans
Love can be turbulent and unpredictable.
Can you stay the way you are
Will you remain true to yourself?
Heaven knows you come so far
You've come a long way, don't give up now.
So promise me forever
Make a commitment to the future.
There will never be a never
Don't give up, keep trying.
Baby, don't, don't give up
Don't give up, keep going.
If your heart is broken
If you're hurting.
Make a brand new start
Start fresh and move on.
Count to ten
Take a moment to breathe and regroup.
Start again
Try again with a fresh perspective.
Hold on tight
Stay committed and don't let go.
Find the way
Figure out a solution.
See the light
Stay positive and hopeful.
Let your love make it right
Use love to mend the situation.
Don't let love out of sight
Don't forget the importance of love.
Then you'll never be alone
With love, you'll never feel alone.
Need a friend
Everyone needs support.
So count on me
I'll be there for you.
All the things in life for free
Love is worth more than material things.
Baby, keep on trying
Don't give up, keep trying.
Love will keep on flying
Love will always have a place in your life.
Oh, you think you lost your way
If you're feeling lost.
Tomorrow is another day
Tomorrow is a new opportunity.
Shadows will be falling
There will be tough times.
Dreams keep on calling
Keep chasing your dreams.
Lyrics © Hansa Musik Verlag, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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