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.
Down On My Knees
Modern Talking Lyrics
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Doo-dee-doo-dee-doo-dee-doo
Doo-dee-doo Doo-dee-doo
Doo-dee-doo Doo-dee-doo
Doo-dee-doo-dee-doo-dee-doo
Doo-dee-doo Doo-dee-doo
I had another coffee
Drank it in the rain
Smoking lots of cigarettes
Please come back again
I'm feeling like a loser
Oh every day and night
I'm walking on the sidewalk
And cannot see the light
Doo-dee-doo Doo-dee-doo Doo-dee-doo-dee-doo-dee-doo
Doo-dee-doo Doo-dee-doo Down on my knees, girl
Doo-dee-doo Doo-dee-doo Doo-dee-doo-dee-doo-dee-doo
Doo-dee-doo Doo-dee-doo I'm begging you, please girl
Oh Baby
Take me to limit - baby come back to me
Everything you want - you get it just for free
Anytime you want -I'll wait can't you see
Baby, baby, baby
Love is a lonesome river
It's like a violin
You're sleeping on my diamond
I'm sleeping in the rain
We're looking to the same stars
But you're not here with me
Every picture tells a story
Only memories
The song "Down On My Knees" by Modern Talking is about a man who is feeling down and desperate after a breakup. He drinks coffee, smokes cigarettes, and walks the streets at night feeling lost without his partner. He is begging his ex-girlfriend to come back to him and take him to his limit because he's willing to do anything to get her back in his life.
The lyrics are straightforward and illustrate the emotions of a person who is struggling to move on after a failed relationship. The line "Love is a lonesome river, it's like a violin" is a beautiful metaphor that expresses the pain and loneliness one feels when they are heartbroken. The song implies that love is a precious thing, and when it's lost, it leaves a permanent scar on one's soul.
In conclusion, the song "Down On My Knees" by Modern Talking is a beautiful and heartfelt love song that reveals the pain and struggle one goes through after a breakup. It's a song that many people can relate to when they're dealing with a broken heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I had another coffee
I'm trying to cope with my emotions by drinking coffee
Drank it in the rain
I'm feeling down and alone, as if the weather is reflecting my mood
Smoking lots of cigarettes
I'm stressed and hurting, trying to calm myself with nicotine
Please come back again
I miss you and want you to return to my life
I'm feeling like a loser
I feel defeated and helpless without you
Oh every day and night
These feelings are consuming me all the time
I'm walking on the sidewalk
I'm going through the motions of life without purpose or joy
And cannot see the light
I'm unable to see a positive future without you
Down on my knees, girl
I'm begging and pleading for your return
I'm begging you, please girl
I need you and can't live without you
Take me to limit - baby come back to me
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to have you back in my life
Everything you want - you get it just for free
I'll provide all you need, without conditions or reservations
Anytime you want -I'll wait can't you see
I'm patiently waiting for you, anytime and for any reason
Love is a lonesome river
Love can be a lonely and difficult journey
It's like a violin
Love can be beautiful, but can cause pain and heartache
You're sleeping on my diamond
I'm providing for you and giving you all that I have
I'm sleeping in the rain
I'm willing to suffer and endure hardships for the sake of our relationship
We're looking to the same stars
We share a common dream and hope for a better future
But you're not here with me
But without you, that future seems unreachable
Every picture tells a story
Every memory of ours has a deeper meaning and significance
Only memories
But memories can't replace the love and connection we once had
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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