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.
Who Will Save The World
Modern Talking Lyrics
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On the point of no return
Soldiers they will come and
Oh they're coming to burn
(I said) Oh boy, we need your hope to live
Oh boy, you have so much to give
Oh boy, don't let it get you down
Who, baby, who will save the world ? (all heroes hesitate)
I'm too young to die
I'm too young to die
Father, I've been looking
Through a rainbow of tears
Found yourself so lonely
Oh they're drowning in my fear
(I said) Oh boy, I'm old enough to know
Oh boy, that it hurts to grow
Oh boy, don't let it get you down
The lyrics of Modern Talking's song "Who Will Save The World" convey a sense of urgency and desperation, as the singer addresses their father and expresses their fear about the state of the world. The opening lines speak of the "point of no return," suggesting that some irreversible damage has been done, and that soldiers are coming to burn. This imagery of destruction and chaos sets the tone for the song's main message, which is a plea for hope and salvation. The singer asks the question "Who will save the world?" twice, emphasizing the need for action and change. They acknowledge that heroes hesitate, but maintain that it is not too late to make a difference.
The second verse continues the theme of loneliness and fear, with the singer describing themselves as "too young to die." They have been looking through a "rainbow of tears," which suggests both a sense of optimism and the feeling that happiness is constantly out of reach. The repeated refrain of "Oh boy" serves as a kind of emotional anchor, a way for the singer to express their vulnerability and confusion. The tone of the song is ultimately one of hope, though tempered by an awareness of the challenges and obstacles that must be overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
Father they have written
The people who are considered knowledgeable have warned us
On the point of no return
We have gone too far to go back and change things
Soldiers they will come and
A group of fighters will come towards us
Oh they're coming to burn
The fighters plan on causing destruction
(I said) Oh boy, we need your hope to live
We require your confidence in order for us to survive
Oh boy, you have so much to give
You have numerous things to offer
Oh boy, don't let it get you down
Donโt be discouraged by it
Who, baby, who will save the world ? (it's not too late)
Who will rescue the world, it's still possible to make it happen
Who, baby, who will save the world ? (all heroes hesitate)
Who will rescue the world, even heroic ones feel indecisive
I'm too young to die
I still have a lot more to experience and learn
Father, I've been looking
Iโve been searching through various sources
Through a rainbow of tears
Through the mixture of multiple emotions
Found yourself so lonely
Youโve discovered yourself feeling alone
Oh they're drowning in my fear
Others are also affected by the fear I feel
(I said) Oh boy, I'm old enough to know
Iโve come to an age where I understand
Oh boy, that it hurts to grow
Growing up is difficult
Oh boy, don't let it get you down
Donโt be discouraged by it
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Hansa Musik, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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Edu Tere Barbosa
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