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.
Last Exit to Brooklyn
Modern Talking Lyrics
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I cannot eat - I want some fun
I pick you up - Route 66
Life gives me the kick
I cannot live - I love this life
I cannot die - can I survive
I cannot breathe - without your love
I can't get enough
It's the last exit to Brooklyn
New York City, oh is waiting
You're a new boy, you're a party guy
Baby let's dance, and have some joy
West coast, east side, that is the place where
New York, L.A. I wanna live there
New York City boy, L.A. party girl
Baby let's dance, in a brand new world
4 - 6 - 0 - 1 - East Avenue
Why does my heart - beats just for you
I cannot give - you more I'll give
Baby please forgive
I cannot tell - you thousant lies
I have the love - right in my eyes
The night is young - I want your heart
Baby can we start
In between
Hold on, baby, baby hold on
Party up, party up, party up, baby, party up, party up
I can't believe - oh what I see
I can't control - it's extacy
I can't explain - oh what I feel
My dream comes so real
I cannot leave - your love alone
I cannot go - I'm not a stone
I cannot say - good bye to you
When my dream comes true
The opening lines of Modern Talking's song Last Exit to Brooklyn describe a sense of restless energy and excitement that is characteristic of the nightlife in New York City. The singer sings, "I cannot sleep - the night is young, I cannot eat - I want some fun," expressing a desire for a wild night out. He suggests that he is living his best life in this moment, saying, "I cannot live - I love this life, I cannot die - can I survive, I cannot breathe - without your love, I can't get enough." The lyrics suggest that he is motivated by the thrill of seeking pleasure and experiences in the city that never sleeps.
The chorus, "It's the last exit to Brooklyn, New York City, oh is waiting" paints a picture of an epic night on the town. The singer wants to party with a new love interest, singing, "You're a new boy, you're a party guy, Baby let's dance, and have some joy." He dreams of eventually living in New York or Los Angeles and experiencing the music and club scene there, saying, "New York, L.A. I wanna live there, New York City boy, L.A. party girl, Baby let's dance, in a brand new world."
The bridge reflects the singer's intense emotions and passion for his lover. He sings, "I cannot give - you more I'll give, Baby please forgive, I cannot tell - you thousant lies, I have the love - right in my eyes." He wants to hold onto his lover and his dream life in the big city, asking, "Baby can we start? In between, Hold on, baby, baby hold on, Party up, party up, party up, baby, party up, party up." Ultimately, the singer concludes that he cannot leave his lover for anything, exclaiming, "I cannot leave - your love alone, I cannot go - I'm not a stone, I cannot say - goodbye to you, When my dream comes true."
Line by Line Meaning
I cannot sleep - the night is young
I am not tired and I want to enjoy the night
I cannot eat - I want some fun
I am not hungry, but I want excitement and entertainment
I pick you up - Route 66
I come to get you and we're starting our journey on Route 66 which is an iconic American highway
Life gives me the kick
I feel energized and enthusiastic about life
I cannot live - I love this life
I don't want to imagine my life without the happiness and pleasure I have
I cannot die - can I survive
I don't know if I can imagine living without the joy and excitement of my current lifestyle
I cannot breathe - without your love
I can't imagine life without this person and their love
I can't get enough
I am enjoying all the experiences and feelings too much to get enough of them.
It's the last exit to Brooklyn
We are at the end of the journey and about to enter Brooklyn
New York City, oh is waiting
New York City is here, ready to be explored
You're a new boy, you're a party guy
You are someone who likes to have fun and experience new things
Baby let's dance, and have some joy
Let's dance and enjoy ourselves
West coast, east side, that is the place where
The West Coast and the East Side are both desirable places for me to live
New York, L.A. I wanna live there
I would love to live in both New York City and Los Angeles
New York City boy, L.A. party girl
I am a boy from New York City and you are a girl who likes to party in Los Angeles
Baby let's dance, in a brand new world
Let's dance together and enjoy exploring this new world that we have created
4 - 6 - 0 - 1 - East Avenue
This is the address where I am with you right now.
Why does my heart - beats just for you
You are the reason why my heart beats and why I feel alive.
I cannot give - you more I'll give
I am giving you all I have to give and I can't give you anything more.
Baby please forgive
Please forgive me if I have wronged you in any way.
I cannot tell - you thousant lies
I cannot lie to you and deceive you in any way.
I have the love - right in my eyes
My love for you is evident in my eyes
The night is young - I want your heart
We still have plenty of time and I want to win over your heart
Baby can we start
Can we start building something special between us?
In between
This can mean anything really, from transitioning from one phase of life to another or simply experiencing a moment of clarity.
Hold on, baby, baby hold on
Let's not rush anything, let's take it slow and enjoy each other's company.
Party up, party up, party up, baby, party up, party up
Let's have some fun and party together
I can't believe - oh what I see
I am in disbelief and awe of what I am experiencing with you
I can't control - it's extacy
I am completely captivated by my emotions and the euphoria I feel around you.
I can't explain - oh what I feel
I don't have the words to describe the intensity of my emotions
My dream comes so real
Being with you feels like a dream come true
I cannot leave - your love alone
I cannot imagine a life without your love
I cannot go - I'm not a stone
I cannot just walk away and be unaffected, I am emotionally invested in this
I cannot say - good bye to you
Saying goodbye to you would be unbearable.
When my dream comes true
I know that happiness and love are waiting for me as I embark on this journey with you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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@mohamsoft
what is this?! is it a dream?! No No No... It's a music video from the legendary group "MODERN TALKING"..... Love you Forever and ever.
@Zuko-yw5rs
Are you still a life?
@kondil_jawir
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@vedantcarx
Hey dude are you still here 🥺
@vedantcarx
This video is older than me 😹
@viacheslav1095
NY 2024 .)
@user-zm2de9wr1d
О БОЖЕ..каким ты был ...таким и остался!!!! КРАСАВЧИК ❤❤❤
@richl6966
I only just learnt about Modern Talking in winter last year. Love their 80s and 90s stuff.
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