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.
Save Me
Modern Talking Lyrics
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A heart that ever, babe, loves you
How can you mistreat ?
They want your love
It's so true, I love you
Stay with me tonight
A heart will fall in love, that's right
Oh, I never can lose
I can never lose this old game
It's the same
Forever and ever again
Baby, save me don't break me
Be my forever, lady
Hold me don't break me
Be tonight my love
Save me, please don't break me
Oh baby, never fool me
Save me, or you lose me
You'll never, babe, deceive me
You're the one I want
Oh you need love, like I do
You can hurt me more then I'll never babe feel brand new
That it's true
My heart belongs to you
And my heart cries just for you
Oh, I'll never can lose this old game
It's the same
Forever and ever again
The lyrics to Modern Talking's song Save Me depict a plea for love and loyalty from a partner. The singer speaks to his love interest, telling her that if she were to break his heart, a heart that only loves her, it would be a mistreatment. He declares his love for her and asks her to stay with him for the night, knowing that his heart will fall in love with her as it always does. The singer insists that he can never lose this old game of love, and the love he has for her will always be the same, forever and ever again. He implores his love interest to save him from heartbreak and not deceive or fool him, lest she lose him forever.
The lyrics are relatively straightforward, but the song's catchy melody and upbeat tempo are what have endeared it to fans over the years. The simplicity of the lyrics also makes them relatable to anyone who has experienced the ups and downs of a romantic relationship, making the song's appeal universal. The earnestness of the singer's plea for love is also likely to tug at heartstrings, making the song a favorite for sentimental listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
If you break my heart
If you hurt me emotionally
A heart that ever, babe, loves you
My heart loves you always, babe
How can you mistreat ?
Why would you treat me badly?
They want your love
Others desire your love
It's so true, I love you
My love for you is genuine
Stay with me tonight
Spend the night with me
A heart will fall in love, that's right
A heart can fall in love, that's a fact
Oh, I never can lose
I will never lose
I can never lose this old game
I will always love you, it's a never-ending cycle
It's the same
My love for you remains constant
Forever and ever again
Eternally, without end
Baby, save me don't break me
Please protect me and don't hurt me
Be my forever, lady
Be my forever partner
Hold me don't break me
Extend your affection to me without hurting me
Be tonight my love
Be my companion tonight
Save me, please don't break me
Oh, save me from heartbreak
Oh baby, never fool me
Never deceive me, my love
Save me, or you lose me
If you don't save me, you'll lose me forever
You'll never, babe, deceive me
You will never trick me, babe
You're the one I want
You are the one I desire
Oh you need love, like I do
You also desire love like I do
You can hurt me more then I'll never babe feel brand new
You can hurt me deeply to the point that I will never feel the same again
That it's true
This is a fact
My heart belongs to you
My heart is yours
And my heart cries just for you
I feel sorrow only for you
Lyrics © Hansa Musik Verlag, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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