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 Make Me Blue
Modern Talking Lyrics
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I can't forget moments of love
I'm not too old to dream, you're in my heart
I can't forget, these love and tears
Your make up was wet, turn back the years
Oh I can't forget you babe, you know it's true
Oh I can't forget you girl, we are more than two
When the sky is grey
And I want to fly
With you night and day
Don't leave me here
Seas in my eyes
Don't let it end
My paradise
Oh I don't care, what people say
I'm walking through these walls, if that's my way
Like snow in June, love is hard to find
And I know for sure, this girl is mine
Oh I can't forget you babe, you know it's true
Oh I can't forget you girl, we are more than two
Don't make me blue (don't make me blue)
When the sky is grey (when the sky is grey)
And I want to fly
With you night and day
Don't leave me here (don't leave me here)
Seas in my eyes (seas in my eyes)
Don't let it end
My paradise
Don't make me blue
In "Don't Make Me Blue," Modern Talking sings about a love that can't be forgotten. The singer pleads with his lover not to make him sad and blue as he recalls the moments they shared together. He remembers the way she looked with tears streaming down her face as if they were yesterday. Although time has passed, he still dreams of her and keeps her close in his heart. He doesn't want to be alone, his paradise would be thrown into chaos if she were to leave. For him, love is hard to find and he's sure that the girl he's asking for will be his forever, despite what others may say.
The chorus repeats the plea, reminding his lover not to make him blue. When the sky is grey and he wants to fly, he wants it to be with her. He wants to live each day with her by his side and never wants to let her go. The song is not about the struggles of staying in a relationship or trying to reunite with a lost love; instead, it's about the fear of losing the one you already have.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't make me blue
Don't make me sad or unhappy
I can't forget moments of love
I still remember the happy times we had together and the love we shared
I'm not too old to dream, you're in my heart
Even though I am not young anymore, I still have dreams and you are always in my heart
I can't forget, these love and tears
I still hold onto the memories of the love and sadness we experienced
Your make up was wet, turn back the years
I remember when you cried, and it makes me wish we could go back to those days
Oh I can't forget you babe, you know it's true
I can never forget you, and it's the truth
Oh I can't forget you girl, we are more than two
I will always remember you, and it's not just because there were two of us in the relationship
When the sky is grey
When things are not going well
And I want to fly with you night and day
I long to be with you all the time, to experience the ultimate happiness
Don't leave me here
Don't abandon me or leave me alone
Seas in my eyes
I am crying and emotional
Don't let it end, my paradise
Don't let our love story come to an end, I want to hold onto the happy times we had together
Oh I don't care, what people say
I don't care about other people's opinions, I love you no matter what
I'm walking through these walls, if that's my way
I will do whatever it takes to be with you again
Like snow in June, love is hard to find
Finding true love is rare and difficult
And I know for sure, this girl is mine
I am certain that you are the woman I want to be with
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@ggbuffon9309
Доброжелательность и честность - залог здоровья.
@user-bn2wx2vx6h
Томас - золотая рыбка, которую выловил Дитер в океане музыки!
@suzyl-h4437
Exactly very cute 🥰
@user-uc7op8tc6n
И вывел в свет.
@user-li2yc4pb6o
Томас,это Ангел,как его не любить,это же не возможно🌟💐
@dash2229
Это точно
@user-ot6gx5cy5d
Боже мой ! ,какая идилия в отношениях Дитера и Томаса ! В первые вижу .Здесь ,по видимому приятельские отношения ,в самом её разгаре ! Нет .....,что не говори ,они были созданы друг для друга ,я под впечатлением ,как это мило !
@user-gt2zb7kn3r
Дитер и Томас -- любовники ! Это видно, какой мужик будет кусать другого за ушко, а эти взгляды !!! ЕВРОПА !!!