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.
Lady Lai
Modern Talking Lyrics
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Please, stay
You need a helping hand
Tonight I'm falling in love
Stay, I love your Chinese eyes
Please, stay
'Cause you're a big surprise
Tonight, I'm fallin' in love in love
Oh, Lady Lai
The time when you touched me
I love you till eternity
Oh ever I'll be your loving guide
Be here tonight
Oh, Lady Lai
Oh, please come stay with me
By the light of the magical moon
Later or soon, I'll be your guide
Be here tonight
Hey, you're like a butterfly
Oh stay, oh give my love a try
Tonight, I'm fallin' in love
Stay, I want to be your man
I feel, I'll never feel again
Tonight, I'm fallin' in love in love
The song "Lady Lai" by Modern Talking is a love song that expresses the love and admiration of the singer towards his beloved, Lady Lai. The song particularly talks about the singer's desire for Lady Lai to stay with him so he can show her all the love and affection she deserves. The singer expresses his admiration for Lady Lai's stunning Chinese eyes which have captured his heart. He begs her to stay and give him a chance to be her man and help her whenever she needs it.
The chorus of the song praises Lady Lai and reassures her of the singer's undying love for her. He recalls the time when Lady Lai touched him and how he has loved her ever since. He also promises to be her loving guide and to always be there for her.
Overall, "Lady Lai" is a sweet and romantic song that expresses the depths of the singer's love for Lady Lai. It is a song that many people can relate to and has resonated with fans of Modern Talking all over the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay, I want to be your man
The singer requests Lady Lai not to leave him since he desires to be her man
Please, stay
The singer implores Lady Lai to remain where she is
You need a helping hand
The singer believes that Lady Lai needs assistance
Tonight I'm falling in love
The artist expresses that he is starting to fall in love tonight
Stay, I love your Chinese eyes
The artist pleads that Lady Lai stays while admiring her Chinese eyes
'Cause you're a big surprise
The singer acknowledges that Lady Lai is a pleasant surprise
Tonight, I'm fallin' in love in love
The singer is emphatic that he has fallen in love tonight
Oh, Lady Lai
The artist addresses Lady Lai
The time when you touched me
The artist recalls the moment Lady Lai touched him
I love you till eternity
The artist expresses that he loves Lady Lai until the end of time
Oh ever I'll be your loving guide
The singer assures Lady Lai that he will always be her supportive guide
Be here tonight
The artist requests Lady Lai to be present tonight
Oh, please come stay with me
The singer invites Lady Lai to stay with him
By the light of the magical moon
The singer describes the environment in which he desires Lady Lai to stay with him
Later or soon, I'll be your guide
The singer assures Lady Lai that he will be her supportive guide despite the timing
Hey, you're like a butterfly
The artist compares Lady Lai to a butterfly
Oh stay, oh give my love a try
The artist pleads that Lady Lai stays and experiences his love
Tonight, I'm fallin' in love
The singer emphasises that he is falling in love tonight
I feel, I'll never feel again
The singer believes that he will never feel love like this again
Tonight, I'm fallin' in love in love
The artist is emphatic that he has fallen in love tonight
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Hansa Musik, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fernandafranca2985
Ouvi essas músicas ..
Depois de seu auge..
Mas mesmo assim ..
Na minha fase de adolescente..
Amava ouvir eles..
Essa música em especial ..
....Quando estou nostálgica..
Curto muito ficar escutando as músicas deles..
..
Fora outros ..
Tbm..
@luceroastral5226
Nunca podre olvidar esta canción recuerdo tener 15 o 16 años me habían regalado en cassette este bello álbum ... aun recuerdo mi primer amor entre las calles de neón de magia y juventud de volver en madrugada de la disco con esos amigos.... GRACIAS MODERN TALKING viví una época maravillosa......... Buenos Aires Argentina
@brotherstb
Sou de 1979 e a dupla Modern Talking foi sem dúvida meus cantores preferidos na infância e adolescência! Ainda hoje escuto suas músicas e nunca cansa ouvir 🎧
Saudações de Portugal 🇵🇹
@MohanK1074
Wow ! Listening after 30 years ! Brings back my school days 😊
@danakrzyzinska9554
Przepiekny utwor....niezapomniane 80-e lata!
@user-ju1ti9ig5g
Как сладко щемит сердце, твой голос снова вернул мне мои юные годы, благодарю от всей души.💖🎧💖
@palomagomis7964
No me canso de escuchar esta canción desde que la escuché por primera vez en mi cassette... Me sigue llegando como si fuera la primera vez que la escuché.
@sosomelodies659
The trumpet solo is so sweet. ❤😊
@waslanw4261
Молодцы немцы во всем деле виртуозы. Бравоооо.
@corinapopescu3858
My favourite forever... has been since 1984... I still enjoy listening to these romantic hits.
@alyamischenkofomt9725
Мне всего 13 ,но я обожаю Modern Talking