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.
TIME IS ON MY SIDE
Modern Talking Lyrics
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Oh baby you are just the one
Without you oh I can't go on
You are the one, only the strong survive
Oh Baby I can't let you go
I promised you, my love will show
Time is on my side
Time is on my side
Love we cannot hide
You are the nearest thing to heaven girl
Oh baby you are just the one
Without you oh I can't be strong
You are the only star in my new world
Oh baby I can't let you go
I promised you, my love will grow
The lyrics of Modern Talking's song TIME IS ON MY SIDE are a declaration of love and commitment to a significant other. The first two lines establish the importance of the person, stating that they are the sunshine and the one. The next line emphasizes their importance by saying that life without them is impossible. The following line, "only the strong survive," implies that the person being addressed is strong enough to withstand any obstacle.
The chorus reiterates that time is on their side and it's their night, meaning that they have the opportunity to fully love and express their feelings for each other. They cannot hide their love from the world because it is too strong, evident in the line "Love we cannot hide."
The second verse continues to describe the significant other as the nearest thing to heaven and the only star in their world. Without them, the singer cannot be strong. The repeated line "Oh baby I can't let you go" emphasizes the extreme attachment the singer has to their partner. They promise that their love will only continue to grow.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of strong affection, unwavering devotion, and a sense that time is running out for the singer to express their love fully.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the sunshine baby of my life
You bring joy and light to my life like the sun.
Oh baby you are just the one
You are the only one for me.
Without you oh I can't go on
I cannot continue living or functioning without you.
You are the one, only the strong survive
You are my source of strength and the only way to survive.
Oh Baby I can't let you go
I will not allow you to leave me.
I promised you, my love will show
I will prove my love through my actions and expressions.
Time is on my side
I have enough time to be with you.
Tonight it's our night
This is the night for us to be together.
Love we cannot hide
We should not hide our feelings for each other.
You are the nearest thing to heaven girl
Being with you is like being in heaven.
Without you oh I can't be strong
I cannot be emotionally or mentally strong without you.
You are the only star in my new world
You are the shining star in my new life with you.
I promised you, my love will grow
My love for you will continue to expand and grow.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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@victorrichman8356
You are the sunshine baby of my life
Oh baby you are just the one
Without you oh I can't go on
You are the one, only the stong survive
Oh baby I can't let you go
I promise you, my love will show
Time is on my side
Tonight it's our night
Time is on my side
Love we cannot hide
You are the nearest thing to heaven girl
Oh baby you are just the one
Without you oh I can't be strong
You are the only star in my new world
Oh baby I can't let you go
I promise you, my love will grow
@Kaz-bk7lb
Time is on my side
Время на моей стороне
Time is on my side
Время на моей стороне,
Love we cannot hide
Мы не можем скрыть любовь.
You are the sunshine baby of my life
Ты луч солнца в моей жизни, детка.
Oh baby you are just the one
О, милая, ты такая единственная,
Without you I can't go on
Я не могу обойтись без тебя.
You are the one, only the strong survive
Ты единственная, только сильнейший выживает.
Oh baby I can't let you go
О, детка, я не могу позволить тебе уйти,
I promised you my love will show
Я обещал показать тебе свою любовь.
Time is on my side
Время на моей стороне,
Tonight it's our night
Сегодня это наша ночь.
Time is on my side
Время на моей стороне,
Love we cannot hide
Мы не можем скрыть любовь.
You are the nearest thing to heaven girl
Ты словно рай, девочка.
Oh baby you are just the one
О, милая, ты такая единственная,
Without you I can't be strong
Я не могу быть сильным без тебя.
You are the only star in my new world
В моем новом мире ты единственная звезда.
Oh baby I can't let you go
О, детка, я не могу позволить тебе уйти,
I promised you my love will grow
Я обещаю тебе, моя любовь будет расти.
Time is on my side
Время на моей стороне,
Tonight it's our night
Сегодня это наша ночь.
Time is on my side
Время на моей стороне,
Love we cannot hide
Мы не можем скрыть любовь.
Автор перевода: Павел
@michaelmountain6004
Mega sentyment do całej płyty
@barbaradejlova3919
The best band ever
@florinpasca4986
Modern Talking music = a unique vibe 🤩♥️
@victorrichman8356
You are the sunshine baby of my life
Oh baby you are just the one
Without you oh I can't go on
You are the one, only the stong survive
Oh baby I can't let you go
I promise you, my love will show
Time is on my side
Tonight it's our night
Time is on my side
Love we cannot hide
You are the nearest thing to heaven girl
Oh baby you are just the one
Without you oh I can't be strong
You are the only star in my new world
Oh baby I can't let you go
I promise you, my love will grow
@thomaszimovsky1892
My favourite band since my early childhood in late 80's till now.
@annehillyard
Still love them from the 80s
@victorrichman8356
Me too!@@annehillyard
@emma.sterry.8123
a good song and I love mt forever 💝.
@wiolettatrawka849
My love song🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱😍😍😍😍😍😍
@eduanesneikereduan3017
Excelente canción