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 Lose My Number
Modern Talking Lyrics
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And I was crying in the night for love
Baby, to the rainbows end
I'll run for that sweet sweet stuff
Oh, side by side
I'll give all my love and emotions
Don't lose my number, girl
Don't lose my number, girl
I'm qualified for
Don't don't lose my number
I'm waiting for you
Don't don't lose my number
I'm qualified for love
Diamonds are forever girl
Save them for a rainy day
I just want to be your world
There's nothing left for me to say
Oh, eye to eye
I'll give all my love and devotion
The opening line of Modern Talking’s song Don’t Lose My Number is an unusual assertion that upsets traditional gender roles by suggesting that a woman is a man’s best friend. This hints at the fact that the song will explore non-conventional ideas, which it does in its exploration of love and devotion. The singer yearns for love so much that he cries at night for it, and in his quest for this sweet, sweet stuff, he implores his lover not to lose his number. He claims to be qualified for love and to give all his love and emotions.
The chorus repeats the request to not lose his number, accentuating the urgency and the sincerity of the singer’s desire. He then goes on to assert that diamonds are forever, but he wants to be her world. The last line reinforces his willingness to give all of himself, his love, and devotion, in exchange for the woman’s love.
In summary, Don’t Lose My Number challenges cultural norms by suggesting that women provide emotional support for men who, in turn, are seeking intense emotional connection. The song invokes a sense of urgency and desperation, with the singer beseeching the woman to not lose his number and insisting that he is qualified for love. It conveys the idea that love is the most fulfilling and meaningful thing that a person can pursue, even more so than material possessions like diamonds.
Line by Line Meaning
Woman is a man's best friend
A woman can be a man's closest companion and confidante.
And I was crying in the night for love
The singer was deeply longing for love and possibly shedding tears in grief.
Baby, to the rainbows end
The singer is willing to chase and pursue happiness no matter how elusive it may seem.
I'll run for that sweet sweet stuff
The artist is determined to do whatever it takes to attain the satisfying and rewarding things in life.
Oh, side by side
The artist is promising to stand by the listener's side through thick and thin.
I'll give all my love and emotions
The singer is willing to give everything in his power, physically and emotionally, to the relationship.
Don't lose my number, girl
The singer is pleading with the listener to keep in touch with him.
I'm qualified for
The artist has been tested and proven to be worthy and deserving of something.
I'm waiting for you
The artist is anticipating and looking forward to the listener's presence or response.
I'm qualified for love
The artist believes he has demonstrated his eligibility and readiness for a loving relationship.
Diamonds are forever girl
The singer implies that he can provide material wealth and stability for the listener.
Save them for a rainy day
The artist suggests setting aside some resources for future needs or challenges.
I just want to be your world
The singer desires to be the listener's everything and to revolve his life around her.
There's nothing left for me to say
The singer has already expressed his heartfelt feelings and thoughts to the listener.
Oh, eye to eye
The singer is promising to make a deep and meaningful connection with the listener in both thought and vision.
I'll give all my love and devotion
The artist is prepared to shower the listener with his complete devotion and affection.
Lyrics © Hansa Musik Verlag, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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