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.
Mystery
Modern Talking Lyrics
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Oh - love is a mystery
She was the sister of Margarita, it was long long ago
And I told her that I need her, so much she would'nt know
And her brother was Juanito, he was a friend of mine
And I told him that I missing her, but she has no time
And I said Marie amore, you're the girl I adore
Love is a mystery, with a "L" and an "O" and a "V" and an "E"
It's like history, with a "L" and an "O" and a "V" and an "E"
It's ending on the floor, in the heat of the night
With the hands in the air and I hold her tight
And the "L" and an "O" and a "V" and an "E"
I know this girl is a mystery
I drank a lot of cool tequilas, should I go or should I stay
My heart told me I need her, but I'm too shy to say
I drank a lot of Caipirinhas, I was walking like on air
And I told her that I love her, baby on I swear
I said Marie amore, you're the girl I adore
Love is a mystery, with a "L" and an "O" and a "V" and an "E"
It's like history, with a "L" and an "O" and a "V" and an "E"
It's ending on the floor, in the heat of the night
With the hands in the air and I hold her tight
And the "L" and an "O" and a "V" and an "E"
I know this girl is a mystery
Oh - love is a mystery
Oh - love is a mystery
Love is a mystery, with a "L" and an "O" and a "V" and an "E"
It's like history, with a "L" and an "O" and a "V" and an "E"
It's ending on the floor, in the heat of the night
With the hands in the air and I hold her tight
And the "L" and an "O" and a "V" and an "E"
I know this girl is a mystery
Oh - love is a mystery
Oh - love is a mystery
The song "Mystery" by Modern Talking speaks about the complexity and inexplicability of love. It tells the story of a man who is in love with a girl named Marie Amore. He recounts how he met her and how he could not express his feelings because he was too shy. The song portrays the different emotions he goes through, including confusion, passion and uncertainty, and how he is unable to figure out this mysterious feeling.
The song is musically upbeat and has a catchy melody, while the lyrics describe the complex emotions of love. The usage of the letters spelling out the word 'LOVE' in the chorus is clever and emphasizes the point being made. The track gave a fresh spin to the electronic dance-pop style of music prevalent in the '80s and '90s, being one of the most successful acts during those decades.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh - love is a mystery
Love is an enigma that defies explanation and can be difficult to comprehend.
She was the sister of Margarita, it was long long ago
Referring to a past romantic interest
And I told her that I need her, so much she would'nt know
Expressing deep love for the romantic interest.
And her brother was Juanito, he was a friend of mine
Identifying the person's acquaintance with the lover's brother.
And I told him that I missing her, but she has no time
Indicating the lover may be too busy to acknowledge the person's feelings.
And I said Marie amore, you're the girl I adore
Reiterating the depth of love for the romantic interest.
Love is a mystery, with a "L" and an "O" and a "V" and an "E"
Describing how love comes in the form of the letters in the word 'love.'
It's like history, with a "L" and an "O" and a "V" and an "E"
Drawing a comparison between love and the past events that make up history.
It's ending on the floor, in the heat of the night
Possibly referring to ending up together in a passionate moment.
With the hands in the air and I hold her tight
Imagery of holding tight during an intimate moment.
And I know this girl is a mystery
Repeating the idea that the romantic interest is a mystery that the person can't quite figure out.
I drank a lot of cool tequilas, should I go or should I stay
The person is unsure of their feelings and whether or not they should continue pursuing the romantic interest.
My heart told me I need her, but I'm too shy to say
Despite their strong feelings, the person is too shy to express them.
I drank a lot of Caipirinhas, I was walking like on air
The person may have been feeling happy and carefree due to drinking alcohol.
And I told her that I love her, baby on I swear
Revealing the confession of love to the romantic interest.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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