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.
Romantic Warriors
Modern Talking Lyrics
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Many strangers are around
You're nobody until someone will love you
You can't make it on your own
When you standing there alone
Many heartaches keep the world on turning
'Cause you are fooled by your feeling
You can pay the price of love
Give me your heart
Oh oh oh
Let me be your lover
You're undercover, yeah tonight
Oh oh oh
Let me be your lover
Romantic warrior, yeah tonight
Oh oh oh
We are all romantic warriors
Fighting for your love
Oh oh oh
We are all romantic warriors
Fighting for your heart
We're fighting for your love
Legends have a broken heart
There's someone who tore apart
Oh, there must be more to life than this, babe
Idol love can't last through years
How can love, babe, last through years ?
You're surrounded, baby, oh by strangers
Come let me be your hero
And I'm fighting for your love
Give me your hand, my love
Give me your heart
The song Romantic Warriors by Modern Talking is all about the ups and downs of love, and how sometimes it can feel like you're lost and alone in the world. The opening lines speak to this feeling, with the lyrics, "In the nights of lost and found, many strangers are around. You're nobody until someone will love you. You can't make it on your own, when you're standing there alone." These lines set the tone for the rest of the song, which is all about the power of love and the need for human connection.
The chorus of the song serves as a call to arms for all "romantic warriors" out there - those who are fighting for their love and their heart. It speaks to the idea that we all need love and connection, and that we should be willing to fight for it. The lyrics, "Oh oh oh, we are all romantic warriors, fighting for your love. Oh oh oh, we are all romantic warriors, fighting for your heart. We're fighting for your love," are a powerful reminder that love is worth fighting for, even when the going gets tough.
The song also touches on the idea that love can be messy and complicated. It acknowledges the fact that even legends and idols can have broken hearts, and that love doesn't always last through the years. However, despite these challenges, the song is ultimately a celebration of love and the power it holds.
Line by Line Meaning
In the nights of lost and found
During the times when you're lost and can't find yourself
Many strangers are around
There are many unknown people around you
You're nobody until someone will love you
You feel like you're nobody until someone loves you
You can't make it on your own
You can't succeed alone
When you standing there alone
When you're standing alone in a crowd
Many heartaches keep the world on turning
Many heartbreaks keep the world moving
'Cause you are fooled by your feeling
Because you're deceived by your emotions
You can pay the price of love
You have to pay the cost of love
Give me your hand, my love
Hold my hand, my love
Give me your heart
Give me your love
Oh oh oh
Ooh ooh ooh
Let me be your lover
Allow me to be your lover
You're undercover, yeah tonight
You're hidden tonight
We are all romantic warriors
We are all lovers fighting for love
Fighting for your love
We are fighting for your love
Legends have a broken heart
Famous people also have heartbreaks
There's someone who tore apart
Someone broke their heart
Oh, there must be more to life than this, babe
Oh, there must be more to life than love
Idol love can't last through years
Infatuation cannot survive for many years
How can love, babe, last through years ?
How can love last for many years?
You're surrounded, baby, oh by strangers
You're in a group of strangers, baby
Come let me be your hero
Allow me to be your hero
Lyrics © Hansa Musik Verlag, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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