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.
Give Me Peace on Earth
Modern Talking Lyrics
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Hate is wrong
Find the way, babe
Way back home
Give your heart
Love will never die
Or a little cloud will cry
We're cry
Be a dreamer, be a fool
Come and break all this rules
Better late than never done
For the children
We need a home
Give me peace on earth
Give me all your love
Say, that we won't fighting
For the peace of all
Give me peace on earth
Let the children sing
Give me all your love
For the little children
For the peace of all
Come together, turn a dream
For the children, love is all we need
All the wrongs don't make it right
For the children we will fight
The lyrics of Modern Talking's "Give Me Peace on Earth" embody the message of peace, love, and unity that is essential for creating a better world. Love is presented as the solution to all problems in contrast to hate, which is portrayed as wrong. The artist suggests finding the right path and coming back home, that is, returning to the values of love and kindness that make the world a better place. The song implores people to give their hearts to love, which will never die, and to avoid causing others pain by acting selfishly since even little clouds will cry.
The singer encourages listeners to be dreamers and to break all the rules. He suggests that it is better late than never done, emphasizing the importance of taking action to make the world a better place. The song implies that we need to work together for the sake of the children who deserve a peaceful world to live in. The message to "Give Me Peace on Earth" is universal and transcends race, nationality, or religion, since every human being deserves the right to live in a peaceful world.
Overall, "Give Me Peace on Earth" is a heartfelt song with an important message. Its relevance has only increased over the years and serves as a reminder of the importance of love, compassion, and empathy in today's world.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is easy
Love is simple, uncomplicated.
Hate is wrong
Hate is not right or justifiable.
Find the way, babe
Search for the right path and stay focused.
Way back home
Find your way back to where you belong.
Give your heart
Be open and give your love.
Love will never die
Love is eternal and never fades.
Or a little cloud will cry
If love dies, sadness will occur.
We're cry
We are all affected emotionally.
Be a dreamer, be a fool
It's better to dream big and take risks than to not try at all.
Come and break all this rules
Don't be afraid to challenge norms or authority.
Better late than never done
It's better to accomplish something late than not at all.
For the children
This is for the future generations.
We need a home
We need a peaceful place to live.
Give me peace on earth
Request for a peaceful world.
Give me all your love
Let's unite and love each other.
Say, that we won't fighting
Promise not to have conflicts anymore.
For the peace of all
This is for the benefit of everyone.
Let the children sing
Allow the children to express themselves and enjoy life.
For the little children
This is specifically for the young ones.
Come together, turn a dream
Unite and make a shared dream a reality.
For the children, love is all we need
The love for the future generation is what we all need.
All the wrongs don't make it right
Doing something wrong does not justify another wrong deed.
For the children we will fight
We will do everything in our power to create a better place for the children.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Hansa Musik, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-qc6qd1eo1c
Все песни спокойные и душевные,без кривляний!Душа просто отдыхает!Ангельский голос!!!Удачи тебе Томас!!!
@user-dn4ih7vt6k
Гимн миру!!! Аминь!!!🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤ какие хорошие слова!!! Love is easy - hate is wrong!!! Thks MT for all you've done and doing now!!!❤❤❤❤
@edgarasmarkinas8093
Пускай мир будет на земле - а в наших домах Modern Talking❤🥰🌎
@user-wd1sh6gd9q
Modern Talking- ангельские голоса. Спасибо за творчество Томасу и Дитеру!
@user-tp3qe2os6q
Подари мне мир на земле. Спасибо вам, Дитер, за прекрасную песню!! И вам, Томас, за прекрасное исполнение!!
Ничто не сравниться и не повторит успеха Modern Talking!!! Спасибо за приятные воспоминания, связанные с вашей музыкой. Вас будут помнить всегда!
@yummydisco6284
80-е - это взлет мировой западной музыки! Одни шедевры, нетленная музыка и хиты!
@user-ex9ht2bf5p
И почти немцы !
@user-fl5jm6ub3k
какие они все таки красавчики, милые, обожаю
@ninafokina7777
Томас боже какой талантище! Какой на сцене классный какая грация во всем! . Томас закончил муз. Академию! Это видно во всем ! Умничка талант в этом видео ему 20 лет. !
@user-ff4wm5hv6z
23 года