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.
Operator Gimme 6 0 9
Modern Talking Lyrics
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I saw you in the classroom
Oh times go by
This world was not my home
Tears can dry
Our love is forever
But angel eyes, angel eyes
Operator gimme 609
Love is really hard to find
Let's go for it
Operator gimme 609
Waiting for my baby's line
Let's go for it
Oh my operator
Why can't you tell me if she's coming later
Gimme, gimme the line
Hold it to eternity
Oh my operator
Why can't you me tell if she's coming later
Gimme, gimme the line
Hold it to eternity
Angel eyes
Oh some hearts break easy
Oh angel eyes, I never cried before
Oh come back
If you ever want me
Oh angel eyes, oh angel eyes
Come home, come home 9. You and me.
Love delight - deep inside
I'm sharing all my love with you
Oh, I know I can't live without you girl
I can't live without you
Take me away
Make my day
Everytime I see your face
Oh, I know I can't live without your love
That I can't live without you
There's one life to live
And one heart to give
Tell me that you need
Body heat
Just turn out the lights
You and me
Dreams are free
Just a woman and a man, babe
You and me
Can't you see
That I'm doing what I can, babe
Babe, you and me
Ecstasy
And I never want to lose you
To the end of the world
Oh, I'll stay by your side
You and me
Oh, I feel
Like the moon was made for lonely
You and me
Oh it's real
You are the one and you're the only
You and me
Memories
All the love that's never ending
To the end of the world
Oh, I'll stay by your side
It's getting late
And I can't wait
The ocean beating in my heart
Oh, I know I can't live without you girl
I can't live without you
I call your name
Again and again
I lose my soul, my self-control
Oh, I know that I can't live without your love
That I can't live without you
There's one life to live
And one heart to give
Tell me that you need, body heat
Just turn out the lights
The song "Operator Gimme 6 0 9" by Modern Talking is a classic love song that is about longing and waiting for a loved one. The lyrics indicate that the singer of the song is waiting for someone that he deeply loves and misses. The song's first verse talks about how the singer saw the person he loves in a classroom and how time has passed since they last saw each other. The chorus repeats the line "Operator gimme 6 0 9" which is a telephone operator code that the singer is using to try and connect with the person they love. The song also talks about how love is hard to find, how easy it is for some hearts to break, and how the singer has never cried over someone before their loved one.
The second half of the song talks about how the singer cannot live without their love and how they want to spend the rest of their life with them. They talk about the importance of body heat, the ecstasy they feel when they are together, and how they will be together until the end of the world. The song ends with the singer declaring their love and how they cannot live without their loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Angel eyes
Addressing the subject's captivating and charming eyes, which the singer is drawn to.
I saw you in the classroom
Recalling the moment they first noticed the subject, which was when they were in a classroom together.
Oh times go by
Reflecting on how time has passed since they first met the subject.
This world was not my home
Expressing the feeling of not belonging in the world, implying that the relationship with the subject feels like home.
Tears can dry
Stating that sadness and heartbreak can be healed over time.
Our love is forever
Expressing the hope and belief that the love between the singer and the subject is everlasting.
But angel eyes, angel eyes
Repeating the enchantment with the subject's eyes, indicating the depth of the singer's infatuation.
Come home, come home
Pleading for the subject to come back to the singer, emphasizing the longing and desperation they feel.
Operator gimme 609
Asking the operator for the phone number 609, which could signify a specific person or location that the singer wants to reach.
Love is really hard to find
Commenting on the difficulty of finding true love, which makes the search all the more valuable.
Let's go for it
Expressing the desire to take a chance and pursue love.
Waiting for my baby's line
Anticipating a phone call or message from the subject, which the singer is eagerly waiting for.
Oh my operator
Addressing the telephone operator who is being requested for assistance.
Why can't you tell me if she's coming later
Expressing frustration that the operator cannot provide additional information regarding the subject's whereabouts or plans.
Gimme, gimme the line
Repeating the request for the phone number or a connection to the subject.
Hold it to eternity
Expressing the hope that the connection to the subject will last forever.
Oh some hearts break easy
Acknowledging that some people are more susceptible to heartbreak than others, indicating a fear of vulnerability.
If you ever want me
Letting the subject know that the singer is available and willing to be with them if they ever decide they want to be together.
Love delight - deep inside
Describing the intense feeling of love that the singer has for the subject.
I'm sharing all my love with you
Declaring that the singer is giving all of their love to the subject.
Take me away
Expressing the desire to be with the subject, away from everything else.
Make my day
Asking the subject to provide happiness and fulfillment in the singer's life.
Everytime I see your face
Referencing the subject's face, which brings joy and happiness to the singer whenever they see it.
That I can't live without you
Reiterating the sentiment that the subject is essential to the singer's happiness and wellbeing.
There's one life to live
Implying that life is precious and finite, adding urgency to the pursuit of happiness and love.
And one heart to give
Emphasizing the importance of the heart in matters of love, suggesting that the singer is wholeheartedly devoting themselves to the subject.
Tell me that you need
Asking the subject to express their feelings and declare their love for the singer.
Just turn out the lights
Suggesting a desire for privacy and intimacy.
Dreams are free
Noting that dreams and hopes are unrestricted and limitless, emphasizing the positive outlook for the relationship.
Just a woman and a man, babe
Describing the simplicity and purity of the relationship, which is built on the mutual love and connection between the two people.
Can't you see
Pleading with the subject to recognize the beauty and potential of their love for one another.
That I'm doing what I can, babe
Expressing the effort and commitment that the singer is putting into making the relationship work.
Ecstasy
Expressing the overwhelming happiness and joy that the singer feels when they are with the subject.
And I never want to lose you
Affirming the subject's importance and value to the singer, expressing the desire to be with them always.
To the end of the world
Stating that the singer will stay with the subject no matter what happens.
Oh, I'll stay by your side
Reiterating the commitment to the subject and the relationship.
It's getting late
Acknowledging that time is passing and the present moment is fleeting.
And I can't wait
Expressing the urgency and importance of being with the subject.
The ocean beating in my heart
Describing the intensity of the singer's emotions and feelings for the subject, comparing them to the powerful and unpredictable nature of the ocean.
I call your name
Speaking directly to the subject, using their name to express intimacy and closeness.
Again and again
Repeating the desire to be with the subject and to hear their voice.
I lose my soul, my self-control
Conveying the depth of the singer's passion and desire for the subject, suggesting that they are willing to lose themselves for the sake of love.
Lyrics © Hansa Musik Verlag, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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