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.
Should I Would I Could I
Modern Talking Lyrics
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Now see me crying (crying), why can't we be together lady
Your lips say hello, but thay mean goodbye tomorrow (bye tomorrow)
Don't tell me girl, you're running back to him - baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, listen to your lying heart - baby, baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, promise you a brand new start - baby, baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, open up my heart tonight - baby, baby
I remember (remember), you said love ain't like fashion, baby
The last December (desember), your love was full of passion, lady
You know it all, you promise me a perfect heaven (perfect heaven)
Don't tell me girl, you're running back to him - baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, listen to your lying heart - baby, baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, promise you a brand new start - baby, baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, open up my heart tonight - baby, baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, don't know if it's right
Should I, Would I, Could I, listen to your lying heart
Should I, Would I, Could I, promise you a brand new start
Should I, Would I, Could I, open up my heart tonight - baby, baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, don't know if it's right - baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, listen to your lying heart - baby, baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, promise you a brand new start - baby, baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, open up my heart tonight - baby, baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, don't know if it's right
The song Should I Would I Could I by Modern Talking depicts a situation where the singer's partner has broken their promise of forever, leaving them heartbroken and confused. The lyrics express the singer's dilemma of not knowing whether to trust their partner again or move on. The song conveys emotions of sadness, betrayal, and confusion.
In the first verse, the singer accuses their partner of lying to them and making false promises. They question their partner's loyalty and wonder why they cannot be together. The singer pleads with their partner not to run back to their former lover.
The chorus raises the central question of the song: Should the singer listen to their partner's lying heart, promise a brand new start, and open up their heart tonight? Or should they walk away and end the relationship because they're not sure it's right? The chorus reiterates this question in different forms, reflecting the singer's confusion and indecisiveness.
In the second verse, the singer reminisces about the passion and love they shared with their partner in the past. They remind their partner of the promise of a perfect heaven they made when they first got together. The verse implies that the singer still loves their partner and is torn between forgiving them or leaving them.
Overall, the lyrics of Should I Would I Could I express the human emotions of love, hope, betrayal, and confusion. The song resonates with listeners who have experienced similar situations in their relationships and raises questions about trust and forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh you are lying (lying), you said it was forever baby
You are not telling the truth; you promised me forever, but you are leaving me now.
Now see me crying (crying), why can't we be together lady
I am saddened by our separation and I do not understand why we can't be together.
Your lips say hello, but thay mean goodbye tomorrow (bye tomorrow)
You greet me now, but you intend to leave me soon.
Don't tell me girl, you're running back to him - baby
Please don't confess that you want to go back to your past lover.
Should I, Would I, Could I, listen to your lying heart - baby, baby
I am wondering if I should, would, or could trust you again despite your deceitful behavior.
Should I, Would I, Could I, promise you a brand new start - baby, baby
I am questioning if I am willing to give you another chance and start over our relationship anew.
Should I, Would I, Could I, open up my heart tonight - baby, baby
I am contemplating whether I should expose my feelings and allow myself to fall for you again tonight.
Should I, Would I, Could I, don't know if it's right
I am uncertain if it would be appropriate or reasonable to take you back after the pain you have caused me in the past.
I remember (remember), you said love ain't like fashion, baby
I recall you telling me that love is not transient like fashion, but it appears you have changed your mind.
The last December (desember), your love was full of passion, lady
In the last month of December, you loved me with passion and intensity.
You know it all, you promise me a perfect heaven (perfect heaven)
You were confident in our relationship and guaranteed me an ideal life.
Should I, Would I, Could I, listen to your lying heart - baby, baby
I am questioning if I should, would, or could trust you again despite your deceitful behavior.
Should I, Would I, Could I, promise you a brand new start - baby, baby
I am questioning if I am willing to give you another chance and start over our relationship anew.
Should I, Would I, Could I, open up my heart tonight - baby, baby
I am contemplating whether I should expose my feelings and allow myself to fall for you again tonight.
Should I, Would I, Could I, don't know if it's right
I am uncertain if it would be appropriate or reasonable to take you back after the pain you have caused me in the past.
Should I, Would I, Could I, listen to your lying heart
I am contemplating if I should, would, or could believe what you are telling me despite your history of deceptive behavior.
Should I, Would I, Could I, promise you a brand new start
I am pondering if I am willing to give you a chance to start our relationship again with a fresh start.
Should I, Would I, Could I, open up my heart tonight - baby, baby
I am reflecting on whether it's the right choice to allow myself to be vulnerable and expose my emotions tonight.
Should I, Would I, Could I, don't know if it's right - baby
I am uncertain if it would be the correct judgment to rekindle our relationship after the ill-treatment done to me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Modern Talking - Should I, Would I, Could I
Oh You Are Lying (Lying), You Said It Was Forever Baby
Now See Me Crying (Crying), Why Can't We Be Together Lady
Your Lips Say Hello, But That Mean Goodbye Tomorrow (Bye Tomorrow)
Don't Tell Me Girl, You're Runing Back To Him - Baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, Listen To Your Lying Heart - Baby, Baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, Promise You A Brand New Start - Baby, Baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, Open Up My Heart Tonight - Baby, Baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, Don't Know If It's Right
I Remember (Remember), You Said Love Ain't Like Fashion, Baby
The Last December (Desember), Your Love Was Full Of Passion, Lady
You Know It All, You Promise Me A Perfect Heaven (Perfect Heaven)
Don't Tell Me Girl, You're Running Back To Him - Baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, Listen To Your Lying Heart - Baby, Baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, Promise You A Brand New Start - Baby, Baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, Open Up My Heart Tonight - Baby, Baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, Don't Know If It's Right
Should I, Would I, Could I, Listen To Your Lying Heart
Should I, Would I, Could I, Promise You A Brand New Start
Should I, Would I, Could I, Open Up My Heart Tonight - Baby, Baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, Don't Know If It's Right - Baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, Listen To Your Lying Heart - Baby, Baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, Promise You A Brand New Start - Baby, Baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, Open Up My Heart Tonight - Baby, Baby
Should I, Would I, Could I, Don't Know If It's Right
@Kaz-bk7lb
Should I, would I, could I
Должен ли я, могу ли я...
Oh, you are lying (lying)
О, ты лжешь (лжешь),
You said, it was forever, baby.
Ты говорила, что будешь навеки со мною, детка.
Now see me crying (crying)
Сейчас же посмотри, я плачу (плачу),
Why can't we be together, lady?
Почему мы не можем быть вместе, леди?
Your lips say: Hello!, but they mean: Good—bye tomorrow
Твои губы шепчут: «Привет!», но на самом деле: «Прощай, завтра!»
(Bye! tomorrow).
Не говори мне, девочка, что бежишь назад к нему!
Don't tell me girl you're running back to him!
Детка,
Baby,
Должен ли я, могу ли я прислушаться к обманчивому сердцу твоему?
Should I, would I, could I listen to your lying heart?
Детка, детка,
Baby, baby,
Должен ли я, могу ли я обещать тебе, что сначала все начну?
Should I, would I, could I promise you a brand—new start?
Должен ли я, могу ли я открыть тебе сегодня сердце свое?
Baby, baby,
Детка, детка,
Should I, would I, could I open up my heart tonight?
Должен ли я, могу ли я? Не знаю, правильно ли это все...
Baby, baby,
Should I, would I, could I? Don't know if it's right.
Я помню (помню),
Детка, ты говорила: «Любовь не меняется как мода».
I remember (remember),
В прошлом декабре (декабре),
You said: love ain't like fashion, baby.
Твоя любовь была полна страсти, леди.
The last December (December)
Ты знаешь, девочка, ведь ты обещала мне настоящий рай
Your love was full of passion, lady.
Не говори мне, девочка, что бежишь назад к нему!
You know it all, girl, you promised me a perfect heaven
(Perfect heaven).
Детка,
Don't tell me girl you're running back to him!
Должен ли я, могу ли я прислушаться к обманчивому сердцу твоему?
Должен ли я, могу ли я обещать тебе, что сначала все начну?
Baby,
Детка, детка,
Should I, would I, could I listen to your lying heart?
Должен ли я, могу ли я открыть тебе сегодня сердце свое?
Baby, baby,
Детка, детка,
Should I, would I, could I promise you a brand—new start?
Должен ли я, могу ли я? Не знаю, правильно ли это все...
Baby, baby,
Should I, would I, could I open up my heart tonight?
Baby, baby,
Should I, would I, could I? Don't know if it's right.
Автор перевода: Павел Никонов
@starvesburkentertainment110
WOW THIS IS THE BEST SONG SO BEALTUFUL , 100 YEARS LATER I WILL FIND THIS SONG AGAIN , SPACE EVER, MODERN TALKING IS ALL MY LIFE.
@ModernTalking1985-
Modern Talking Forever 😘😍🥰🥇💯👍
@pablo9020
I agree with you
@anantisthiart7379
2023 and still going ❤❤❤❤
@user-vj3in9ww9o
Best pop music ever. Thank you DB and TA for all this amazing songs. 👏👏👏
@shiningemperor850
Love Modern Talking always! their music touch all people's heart with joyful and positive, powerful energy. Modern Talking Forever; Bring this timeless band back.
@evakrejcova
So it's true their songs are great and Dieter writes it with joy and love and you can see and hear it and that's why their songs are so great and as you write positive. And I think we all want Thomas and Dieter to be together again because they are the best !!!
@starvesburkentertainment110
I am a fan of MODERN TALKING , I WILL STAY HEAR AND WAITING YOUR COMMENT SOON AGAIN FOR ME ,MY ENGLISH BAD
@user-xm5wr3zq8u
Oni są nie do pobicia najlepszy zespół muzyki dance 😊😊
@user-lb7us4od8m
Jak wszystkie tak i ta...mega