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.
It Hurts So Good
Modern Talking Lyrics
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Why you left me so alone
Oh, why, oh why, you break my heart
I watched the stars, I think of you
Oh, I'm just the biggest fool
Oh, why I let you break apart
Oh, why, oh why, you break my heart
You are the girl, I'm living for
It hurts so good, to be in love
Oh, I need you more and more
It hurts so good, you're in my heart
I love you more and more each day
It hurts so good, let's try a start
Oh, baby come what may
You are with me, where I belong
My heart can't get enough
What's good for me is good for you
Oh, I'll never make you blue
Oh, why, oh why you break my heart
From coast to coast and sky to sky
Oh, there is no reason why
Oh, why I let you break apart
Oh, why, oh why, you break my heart
The song "It Hurts So Good" by Modern Talking is a classic love ballad that speaks of heartbreak and the devastating pain that comes with it. The song starts with the singer being alone and watching the stars, yearning for the one who left him. He questions why she broke his heart and left him alone. Despite this, he still thinks of her and admits that he is a fool for letting her go.
The chorus of the song speaks of the paradoxical nature of love- it hurts so good. The singer acknowledges that he loves this girl and that he needs her more and more every day. Therefore, the pain of being in love and missing the girl is so sweet that he can't get enough of it. He desires to be with her and promises that he will never make her blue. The singer realizes that what's good for him is also good for his lover, and he vows to protect and love her.
The lyrics of the song are simple, yet powerful, and they capture the essence of the universal feeling of heartbreak and longing for love. The song's melody is also emotional, and the combination of the lyrics and the melody makes "It Hurts So Good" a timeless love song.
Line by Line Meaning
I watched the stars oh one by one
I spent time alone contemplating and observing the stars
Why you left me so alone
Why did you abandon me and leave me isolated?
Oh, why, oh why, you break my heart
I am deeply saddened and questioning why you caused me heartbreak
I watched the stars, I think of you
As I gazed at the stars I couldn't help but think of you
Oh, I'm just the biggest fool
I realize that I was foolish in my actions and decisions
Oh, why I let you break apart
I am questioning myself as to why I let our relationship deteriorate
It hurt's so good, to be in love
The pain of being in love is fulfilling and satisfactory
You are the girl, I'm living for
You are the one I cherish and exist for
It hurts so good, to be in love
The agony of my affection for you is enjoyable
Oh, I need you more and more
I desire your presence and love increasingly
It hurts so good, you're in my heart
My love for you causes pain but it is a welcome feeling since it means you are in my heart
I love you more and more each day
My love for you continues to blossom and deepen as time passes
It hurts so good, let's try a start
The hardships we've faced in our relationship are fulfilling since they serve as a beginning to something better
Oh, baby come what may
Whatever happens, I want us to be together
You are with me, where I belong
You belong with me, we are meant to be together
My heart can't get enough
My love for you is insatiable
What's good for me is good for you
If something benefits me, it will benefit you as well
Oh, I'll never make you blue
I will never do anything to make you sad or upset
From coast to coast and sky to sky
Everywhere I go, you are on my mind
Oh, there is no reason why
There is no explanation for my love for you
Oh, why I let you break apart
I am regretful that I allowed our relationship to fall apart
Oh, why, oh why, you break my heart
I am experiencing heartbreak and don't understand why you caused it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN, THOMAS ANDERS
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