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.
Mrs. Robota
Modern Talking Lyrics
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I see your face babe on my laptop screen
You're high and low and just between
Oh everyday and just every night
I send an e-mail to the dream factory
I asked if you're reality
But more and more I like you more than just before
Only a vision, Mrs. Robota
Oh, oh, oh, la da die, oh la da da
Only a computer, without a heart
Oh Mrs. Robota, just a fantasy can't break my heart
Mrs. Robota, only a fiction, right from the start
It's impossible
Oh every morning, when I wake up
I push the bottom for a brand new game
Can't live without you, it's a shame
I hear your voice, and I see your face
I can't believe, oh babe you blow my mind
There is no answer, I can find
And more and more I like you more than just before
The lyrics of "Mrs. Robota" by Modern Talking tell the story of a man who falls in love with a fictional character on his laptop screen. He confesses that the more he sees her, the more he likes her, and that he cannot imagine a life without her. The song is a commentary on society's preoccupation with technology and how it has altered the way we perceive and experience relationships. The lyrics also suggest that technology may be dehumanizing and that people are becoming more reliant on it for social interaction.
The phrase "dream factory" is used in the song, which is a reference to Hollywood and the movie industry. It is used to describe how people use technology to create their own fantasies and dreams. The lyrics also suggest that technology is responsible for blurring the lines between reality and fiction, making it harder for people to distinguish between the two.
Overall, Mrs. Robota is a song about the isolation and loneliness that can accompany our modern-day reliance on technology. It paints a picture of a world where people are dependent on computers and other devices for social interaction and emotional fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh everyday and just every night
The singer thinks about Mrs. Robota all the time.
I see your face babe on my laptop screen
The singer only knows Mrs. Robota from their computer, not in real life.
You're high and low and just between
The singer's emotions regarding Mrs. Robota are constantly fluctuating.
Oh everyday and just every night
The artist thinks about Mrs. Robota all the time.
I send an e-mail to the dream factory
The artist is trying to confirm if Mrs. Robota is real or fictional.
I asked if you're reality
The singer is trying to confirm if Mrs. Robota is real or fictional.
But more and more I like you more than just before
The singer's feelings for Mrs. Robota are growing stronger.
Oh la da die, oh la da da
The artist is expressing their admiration for Mrs. Robota.
Only a vision, Mrs. Robota
Mrs. Robota is not a real person, but a digital projection.
Oh, oh, oh, la da die, oh la da da
The artist is expressing their admiration for Mrs. Robota.
Only a computer, without a heart
Mrs. Robota is not capable of experiencing emotions like a real person.
Oh Mrs. Robota, just a fantasy can't break my heart
The artist cannot be hurt by Mrs. Robota the way they could be hurt by a real person.
Mrs. Robota, only a fiction, right from the start
Mrs. Robota is not a real person, but a work of fiction.
It's impossible
The singer knows that their love for Mrs. Robota can never be real or fulfilled.
Oh every morning, when I wake up
The singer thinks about Mrs. Robota as soon as they wake up.
I push the bottom for a brand new game
The artist tries to distract themselves from thoughts of Mrs. Robota with computer games.
Can't live without you, it's a shame
The artist feels like they are dependent on Mrs. Robota's digital presence.
I hear your voice, and I see your face
The singer imagines interacting with Mrs. Robota through their computer.
I can't believe, oh babe you blow my mind
The singer is enraptured by the vision of Mrs. Robota.
There is no answer, I can find
The artist cannot determine if Mrs. Robota is real or fictional.
And more and more I like you more than just before
The artist's feelings for Mrs. Robota are growing stronger.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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Золотой Фазан
Таких групп больше не будет, это просто легенда 80 х
Сергей Цыркин
Я их слушаю в любую погоду!👍👍👍
Daniel Fonseca
MELHOR CONJUNTO DE TODOS OS TEMPOS.
Chennit Boualem
This is the music of the future, I don't understand these 19 dislikes !!!! A piece of great music and has a wonderful voice.
Serpa Moacir
Uma das minhas preferidas do Modern talking
Золотой Фазан
Легендарная группа
Edvin Komarov
Легендарная группа они лучшие.
MARIO Lucio
Fenômenos 😃
leo Ball
Incrível!!!
Emiliq Raykova
👍👏💐❤️