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.
I'll Never Give You Up
Modern Talking Lyrics
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I'll Never Give You Up - My Promise Lasts Forever
I'll Never Give You Up - I'll Never Give You Up
I'll Never Give You Up - We Tie Our Dreams Together
Oh, I Got What I Want - But, I Lost What I Had
A Slave To Your Love - Oh, You'll Drive Me Mad
Oh, Whatever May Be - My Baby And Me
I'm Talking To Myself - I Can't Let You Go
We're Gonna Make It, Baby - I Know
It's Higher Than Heaven - This Love Is No Lie
Oh, I Promise You This Love Is No Goodbye
If You Love Him Girl, I Will Sleep Beside
All The The And Motion, My Baby Can't Hide
I'll Never Be So Wrong - Please Don't Say Goodbye
We Are Gonna Make It - Give Us One More Try
[Chorus]
Oh, Baby I Know - That I'm Hurting You So
Can't Stand The Pain - Oh, I Can't Let You Go
I'll Never Forget You - There Will Be A Day
There Will Never Be A Girl - Who Looked At Me This Way
Oh, I'll Never Find Just What I Am Searching For
But, My Love For - Just Can't Ignore
Oh, What Are You Doing With The Rest Of Your Life?
Oh, Without Your Love - I Cannot Survive
The lyrics of Modern Talking's song "I'll Never Give You Up" are a declaration of eternal love and commitment. The repeated statement "I'll never give you up" is an assurance that the singer will never let go of their beloved. The promise that "my promise lasts forever" emphasizes the depth and sincerity of his commitment. The phrase "we tie our dreams together" reinforces the idea that the two are working towards a common goal, and their futures are intertwined.
However, the second verse hints towards a troubled relationship. The singer has "got what [he wants], but lost what [he] had." He is a slave to his lover's love, and it's driving him mad. Despite this, he cannot let go of his love for her. He is almost talking to himself when he says "I can't let you go." He believes that they will make it, and the phrase "we're gonna make it, baby, I know" is an attempt to reassure his beloved.
The chorus expresses his pain at hurting his beloved, but he cannot let go of his love for her. He promises that "there will never be a girl who looked at me this way." The final verse is a plea for the beloved not to leave him. He acknowledges that he may never find what he's searching for, but his love for her cannot be ignored. The question "what are you doing with the rest of your life" is a plea for them to move forward together.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I'll Never Give You Up - I'll Never Give You Up
Reassuring their partner that they will never give up on their love.
I'll Never Give You Up - My Promise Lasts Forever
Promising their partner that their love is eternal.
I'll Never Give You Up - We Tie Our Dreams Together
Expressing how their dreams and future are intertwined together.
Oh, I Got What I Want - But, I Lost What I Had
Realizing that in gaining one thing, they lost something else.
A Slave To Your Love - Oh, You'll Drive Me Mad
Acknowledging how their love for their partner has a powerful hold on them.
Oh, Whatever May Be - My Baby And Me
No matter what happens, their love for each other will remain constant.
Oh, I'll Miss You Like Crazy - My Destiny
Expressing how deeply they will miss their partner when they are apart.
I'm Talking To Myself - I Can't Let You Go
Admitting their struggle to let go of their partner and move on.
We're Gonna Make It, Baby - I Know
Remaining optimistic that they will get through any challenges together.
It's Higher Than Heaven - This Love Is No Lie
Describing their love as something beyond human understanding and completely genuine.
Oh, I Promise You This Love Is No Goodbye
Assuring their partner that their love is not temporary or fleeting.
If You Love Him Girl, I Will Sleep Beside
Offering to support their partner in their love for someone else, even if it hurts.
All The Fire And Motion, My Baby Can't Hide
Their partner's emotions and love for them are too strong to conceal.
I'll Never Be So Wrong - Please Don't Say Goodbye
Acknowledging past mistakes and begging their partner not to leave them.
We Are Gonna Make It - Give Us One More Try
Asking for another chance to make their love work.
Oh, Baby I Know - That I'm Hurting You So
Acknowledging the pain they have caused their partner.
Can't Stand The Pain - Oh, I Can't Let You Go
Struggling to cope with the pain of their partner leaving them.
I'll Never Forget You - There Will Be A Day
Vowing to always remember their partner even if they part ways.
There Will Never Be A Girl - Who Looked At Me This Way
Expressing how unique and special their love for their partner is.
Oh, I'll Never Find Just What I Am Searching For
Admitting that they may never find what they are truly looking for in life.
But, My Love For - Just Can't Ignore
Despite uncertainty in life, their love for their partner is undeniable.
Oh, What Are You Doing With The Rest Of Your Life?
Asking their partner what their plans are for the future.
Oh, Without Your Love - I Cannot Survive
Highlighting how important their partner's love is to their own happiness and survival.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN, THOMAS ANDERS
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