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.
From Coast To Coast
Modern Talking Lyrics
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You're burning up my live, more and more
Oh lady, I can't forget you
I know I can't survive, like before
Oh lady, I'll always miss you
Oh I will swear to you that I love you
From coast to coast (from coast to coast)
I know for sure (I know for sure)
You are the best (your are the best)
Why does it feels so good with you
Don't leave me here, what can I do?`
My world is in your hands, you'll see
I love you 'til eternity
Oh lady, if this is heaven
I'm not afraid of hell, I'm telling you
Oh lady, my heart is lonely
I know the time will tell, I tell the truth
Oh lady, I'll always miss you
Oh I will swear to you, that I love you
The lyrics of "From Coast to Coast" by Modern Talking speak about the feelings of a man towards a woman he deeply loves. The man expresses his fear of losing the lady and how she has become an essential part of his world. He acknowledges that he cannot resist her love and that she means everything to him. The chorus emphasizes the distance they traverse (from coast to coast, from east to west) to remain together, and he declares that she's the best he has ever had. He asks the woman not to leave him and wonders about what he would do without her. For the man, the woman is the world and loving her until eternity is not a negotiable choice.
The tone and mood of the song are passionate and intense. It speaks of a genuine love connection between two people who are willing to go to any extent to keep the bond alive. The man sounds desperate and vulnerable, begging the woman not to leave him. The lyrics are relatively simple but capture the theme adequately. "From Coast to Coast" is an excellent illustration of Modern Talking's characteristic style of music that comprises of synthesizer hooks and beats as well as gentle lyrics and rhythms.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh lady, I'm close to lose you
I'm afraid that you're slipping away from me
You're burning up my live, more and more
Your passion and energy is consuming me
Oh lady, I can't forget you
I can't get you out of my mind and heart
I know I can't survive, like before
I can't live without you anymore
Oh lady, I'll always miss you
Even when we're apart, I'll always long for you
Oh I will swear to you that I love you
I promise that my love for you is true and eternal
From coast to coast (from coast to coast)
No matter where I go or where you are
From east to west (from east to west)
From one end of the country to the other
I know for sure (I know for sure)
Without a doubt in my mind
You are the best (your are the best)
You are the most amazing and special person to me
Why does it feels so good with you
Being with you brings me so much joy and happiness
Don't leave me here, what can I do?
I can't bear to be without you, please don't leave me
My world is in your hands, you'll see
You have the power to make or break my world and happiness
I love you 'til eternity
My love for you is timeless and will never fade away
Oh lady, if this is heaven
If being with you is the ultimate paradise
I'm not afraid of hell, I'm telling you
I have no fear or hesitations about being with you
Oh lady, my heart is lonely
Without you, my heart is lost and without purpose
I know the time will tell, I tell the truth
Only time will reveal the depth and sincerity of my love for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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