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.
Let's Talk About Love
Modern Talking Lyrics
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Take my hand
I will take you to a new start
Calling the promised land
Let me love you, let me hold you
With all my heart
Trust me baby, like I trust you
I did it from the start
I'm gonna always say
Let's talk about love, love, love, love
That's all I'm dreaming of
Let's talk about love
It's up to you
To make your dreams come true
Look in my eyes, there's a way
Don't throw your dreams away
You'll never lose
Keep love alive
Babe, then our love survive
Let me rock you, let me roll you
I'll be close to you
We can have a one way trip to paradise for two
There's so much
I can give you
I'll give all my heart
We can always be together
And never break apart
And each and every day I'm gonna always say
The lyrics of Modern Talking's Let's Talk About Love express a desire to love and be loved in return. The singer wants to take his lover to a new start, to the promised land of love. He emphasizes the importance of trust in a relationship, stating that he trusts his lover since the start of their relationship, and he wants to hold and love them with all his heart. He believes that talking about love is the thing he's dreaming of, and that they can work together to make their dreams come true. The singer encourages his lover not to give up on their dreams, saying that they'll never lose, and to keep love alive as that will make their love survive.
The song's message of love and trust is delivered in a catchy pop tune, which was released in 1985. The song was a commercial success, becoming a number one hit in Austria and Germany, and reaching the top ten in many other European countries. The song's popularity also spread to Asia, especially in Thailand and Philippines, where it topped the charts. Let's Talk About Love was the second single from Modern Talking's second album, Let's Talk About Love, which has sold millions of copies worldwide.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me rock you, let me roll you
Let me take you on a wild ride and experience all the ups and downs of life with you
Take my hand
Trust me and let me lead you to a new beginning
I will take you to a new start
I will guide you towards a future full of hope and opportunities
Calling the promised land
Hoping for a better future, let's strive together for our goals and dreams
Let me love you, let me hold you
I want to be there for you, through thick and thin, to support and care for you
With all my heart
My love for you is unconditional and genuine
Trust me baby, like I trust you
I believe in you and your abilities, and I hope you can do the same for me
I did it from the start
From the beginning, my love and trust for you has been unwavering
And each and every day I'm gonna always say
I will never stop expressing my love and devotion to you
Let's talk about love, love, love, love
Let's focus on the power of love in our lives and relationships
That's all I'm dreaming of
My biggest dream is to share a fulfilling and loving relationship with you
It's up to you
The path we take in this relationship is a collaborative effort, and I respect your choices and decisions
To make your dreams come true
I will support you in your aspirations and help you achieve your goals
Look in my eyes, there's a way
When we look at each other, we can see a future together and a path towards happiness
Don't throw your dreams away
Don't give up on your aspirations and beliefs, no matter what happens
You'll never lose
With love and positivity, you can never truly fail in life
Keep love alive
We need to nurture and care for our love and relationship
Babe, then our love survive
If we continue to work on our love and relationship, we can survive anything
Lyrics © Hansa Musik Verlag, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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