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 Let Me Go
Modern Talking Lyrics
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No name, no number girl, how can I try a start without you?
I'm as lonely as a cloud, oh, when your love falls down
You make the sun keep shining, oh, when you're just around
And whenever will be, I promise your love, forever my love
Don't let me go, little darling
Oh, no-no-no-no-no little darling
Don't let him know, little darling
Oh, no-no-no-no-no little darling
That I'll never let you go
We're flying high and flying low
Oh, babe there's one thing you should know
I'll never ever let you go
And when the sun goes down, my world is in your hands
On silver clouds we'll fly, just to the rainbow's end, you and I
Only my shadow knows, love is on my side
I'll fly around the moon, only to hold you tight
And whatever will be, I promise your love, forever my love
The lyrics of Modern Talking's Don't Let Me Go are a melancholic poem of lost love and deep devotion. The singer finds himself on a lonely avenue, where the rain is falling incessantly; his heart is heavy with sorrow, and no name, no number girl is there to brighten his day. He longs for her presence to try again to start, but this absence makes him as lonely as a cloud. However, when she's with him, she makes the sun keep shining, and he fervently promises to love her forever.
The singer begs the little darling not to let him go because he's so in love with her, and he'll never let her go. They're flying high and flying low as they experience life together, and no one should ever know that he won't let go of her. He finds comfort in the thought that when the sun goes down, his world is in her hands, and on silver clouds, they'll fly just to the rainbow's end. Only his shadow knows that love is on his side, and he'd fly around the moon just to hold her tight.
In essence, Modern Talking's Don't Let Me Go lyrics capture the vulnerability and desire that comes with a deep longing. They're a representation of the human heart's willingness to try again and make things work, to hold onto love with all its might even when circumstances seem bleak and hopeless.
Line by Line Meaning
A lonely avenue, it's raining in my heart
I feel empty and sad without you, like I am on a deserted street with rain pouring down on me.
No name, no number girl, how can I try a start without you?
I don't even know who you are or how to contact you, but I can't imagine moving on without you.
I'm as lonely as a cloud, oh, when your love falls down
When your love for me is missing, I feel even more alone than if I were a cloud floating by myself.
You make the sun keep shining, oh, when you're just around
Your presence in my life brings warmth and light, like you are the sun keeping the world bright and beautiful.
And whenever will be, I promise your love, forever my love
No matter what happens in the future, I will always cherish and love you with all of my heart.
Don't let me go, little darling
Please don't leave me, my dear.
Oh, no-no-no-no-no little darling
I beg of you, don't say goodbye.
That I'm so in love with you
I am head-over-heels in love with you.
Don't let him know, little darling
Don't tell anyone, my love.
Oh, no-no-no-no-no little darling
I urge you, keep our love a secret.
That I'll never let you go
I promise I will never let you go, sweetheart.
We're flying high and flying low
Our relationship has experienced ups and downs.
Oh, babe there's one thing you should know
My love, I need you to understand something important.
I'll never ever let you go
I will always hold you close and never let you slip away from me.
And when the sun goes down, my world is in your hands
When night falls, you have the power to make or break my world.
On silver clouds we'll fly, just to the rainbow's end, you and I
We will journey together, through good and bad times, all the way to the end of the rainbow and beyond.
Only my shadow knows, love is on my side
I may be alone physically, but my heart is filled with love because of you.
I'll fly around the moon, only to hold you tight
I will do whatever it takes, even travel to the moon, just to be close to you and show you my affection.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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@peeterpuhm3524
Very nice song. Thanks for everything 👍🇪🇪
@alastaircparker7086
Wow! Yet another brill 1990s synthesizer song by Modern Talking! I can't help thinking that the brill piano bassline is so similar to (or even the same as) the equally brill bassline from the 1980 Sheila B Devotion song Spacer! What do you other electronic music fans think of this?
Alastair C Parker (a mega electronic music fan since the 1970s and PC and CBM Amiga user since 1988!)
@Safrul07
I’m listening your music since 1986. When I was only seven years old boy. Still same feelings. Love modern talking all songs.
@JayRayat
Sheila B. Devotion - Spacer (1979)
Modern Talking - Don't Let Me Go (1999)
Alcazar - Crying at the Discotheque (2001)
@vassenger
And Modern Talking - Don't Lose My Number (1987)
@ramonruesta6741
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@Bahaeddine-dz
Cutting crew - I just died in your arms ( 1986)
Mika - relax take it easy (2007)
@renatajechova4623
Super skupina Modern Talking
@niechcezyc79
I remember 1999 and my female friends, Joanna and Marzena, that loved singing the refrain out loud in the room in the dormitory they lived. Especially, Joanna liked it. Later we usually went out to have a pizza in town.
@liliansepp7527
Very nice song, Very nice singer, comon Berndt