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.
The Night Is Yours
Modern Talking Lyrics
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I beg you baby, take your time
It's like paradise, see your magic eyes
Feel the need in me
The night is yours, the night is mine
I beg your baby, take your time
Heaven in your eyes, takes me to the sky
I'm in love with you
Love takes time, it's hard to find - that's true
Not a game you play - a night or two
Take my heart, let's make it real tonight
We'll be dancing to the pale moonlight
Your dreams are real today
And now you gonna stay
The night is yours, the night is mine
I beg you baby, take your time
It's like paradise, see your magic eyes
Feel the need in me
The night is yours, the night is mine
I beg your baby, take your time
Heaven in your eyes, takes me to the sky
I'm in love with you
I will try to make your dreams come true
Trust me baby, nothing else will do
There's no need for you to be so cool
Love takes time just like the golden rule
Your dreams are real today
And now there gonna stay
The night is yours, the night is mine
I beg you baby, take your time
It's like paradise, see your magic eyes
Feel the need in me
The night is yours, the night is mine
I beg your baby, take your time
Heaven in your eyes, takes me to the sky
I'm in love with you
Girl, when I see you smile
Imaginations running wild
Love makes me feel allright
Help me through the night
Sometimes you're weak
Sometimes you're wild
You're a woman
You're a child
Love makes me feel allright, tonight
The night is yours, the night is mine
I beg you baby, take your time
It's like paradise, see your magic eyes
Feel the need in me
The night is yours, the night is mine
I beg your baby, take your time
Heaven in your eyes, takes me to the sky
I'm in love with you
The night is yours, the night is mine
I beg you baby, take your time
It's like paradise, see your magic eyes
Feel the need in me...
The lyrics to Modern Talking's song The Night Is Yours are about a man who is in love with a woman and is ready to commit to a serious relationship with her. He asks her to take her time and not rush into anything, but he also expresses his love for her and how she makes him feel. He believes that love takes time and is not a game that one can play for just a night or two. He promises to make her dreams come true and begs her to trust him.
The song is a classic pop ballad with a romantic feel. The verses are soft and gentle, while the chorus is upbeat and catchy, featuring a powerful synthesizer melody that drives the song forward. The lyrics are simple yet effective, conveying the feelings of love and romance in a way that is relatable to anyone who has ever fallen in love.
Overall, The Night Is Yours is a beautiful love song that captures the magic of falling in love and the hope that comes with it. It encourages listeners to take a chance on love, even if it takes time to find it.
Line by Line Meaning
The night is yours, the night is mine
We have this night together to cherish
I beg you baby, take your time
There’s no rush, let's enjoy this moment
It's like paradise, see your magic eyes
This feels like paradise when I look into your beautiful eyes
Feel the need in me
I desire you deeply
Heaven in your eyes, takes me to the sky
Your eyes are so beautiful, they take me to another world
I'm in love with you
I have fallen in love with you
Love takes time, it's hard to find - that's true
Finding true love is never easy, it takes time
Not a game you play - a night or two
Love is not a game that can be won in just one or two nights
Take my heart, let's make it real tonight
Let's make our love real tonight
We'll be dancing to the pale moonlight
We'll be dancing together under the moonlight
Your dreams are real today
Your dreams have become a reality today
And now you gonna stay
And you're going to stay with me
Trust me baby, nothing else will do
Trust me, I’m the one for you
There's no need for you to be so cool
You don't have to be so reserved and act cool, just be yourself
Love takes time just like the golden rule
Love follows the “golden rule”- treat others the way you want to be treated
Girl, when I see you smile
You have a beautiful smile
Imaginations running wild
My mind is racing with possibilities
Love makes me feel allright
Love is comforting and satisfying
Help me through the night
Please be with me through this night
Sometimes you're weak
Sometimes you feel vulnerable and fragile
Sometimes you're wild
Other times you’re bold and spirited
You're a woman
You're a complex and stunning woman
You're a child
You're also innocent and pure just like a child
Tonight
I want to spend this special night with you
The night is yours, the night is mine
The night belongs to the two of us
Heaven in your eyes, takes me to the sky
Your eyes are so beautiful that they make me feel like I'm in heaven and on top of the world
Feel the need in me...
I have an intense desire for you
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Edu Tere Barbosa
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