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.
Why Did You Do It Just Tonight
Modern Talking Lyrics
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You're leaving me without good-bye
Why can't you give me one more try?
Before you went and said good-bye
Why did you do it just tonight?
Sometimes I feel that life's a show
But I don't wait don't let you go
With no angel life been told
Your memories come and memories go
But my love will always grow
Why do you flow away my heart?
Why did you break apart?
Why did you do it just tonight?
We had two tickets to paradise
Nobody ever loved you more
As I always did before
Why did you do it just tonight?
The way you talk, the way you smile
All things you do make life worth while
It's not a game you play with me
You give this world some sanity
Your memories come and memories go
But my love will always grow
Look at the stars, they're out tonight
Be forever by my side
In the lyrics of Modern Talking's "Why Did You Do It Just Tonight," the singer is lamenting the sudden loss of his love. He is filled with confusion and sadness as he wonders why his partner left him without a proper good-bye. He pleads with her to give their relationship one more chance before walking away. The singer is aware of the fleeting nature of life and the emptiness that comes with losing a loved one. He reminisces about the beautiful moments they shared together, emphasizing the value of true love and the importance of holding on to it.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to come to terms with the breakup, and the abruptness of the separation has left him confused and questioning his partner's motives. He believes that their love was real, and he is having trouble understanding why his partner decided to leave without giving him another chance. The song is a lament for the lost love, and the singer is hoping that his partner will see the error of her ways and return to him.
Overall, "Why Did You Do It Just Tonight" speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and the pain that comes with losing someone you love. The lyrics emphasize the transience of life and the importance of cherishing the moments we have with our loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Why did you do it just tonight?
Asking the reason why the person chose tonight to end the relationship
You're leaving me without good-bye
The person is leaving without saying goodbye
Why can't you give me one more try?
Asking for another chance to make things work
Before you went and said good-bye
They are reflecting on the past, and wishing they had another chance to make things right
Sometimes I feel that life's a show
Feeling like life is a performance, and they are just playing a role
But I don't wait don't let you go
They don't want to let go of the person they love, even if life is just a show
'Cause darling, heaven can be cold
Life can be tough, and even heaven can be a cold and lonely place
With no angel life been told
Without someone special in their life, it feels like there are no angels to guide them
Your memories come and memories go
Memories of the person come and go, but their love for them remains constant
But my love will always grow
Their love for the person will never fade away
Why do you flow away my heart?
Asking why the person broke their heart and left
Why did you break apart?
Asking why the relationship had to end
We had two tickets to paradise
Referring to a past moment when they thought they had everything they needed to be happy together
Nobody ever loved you more
Expressing that their love for the person was unmatched
As I always did before
Reiterating their unwavering love for the person
The way you talk, the way you smile
Appreciating the person for who they are
All things you do make life worth while
Their love for the person makes life worth living
It's not a game you play with me
Their love is not a game, and they are not playing around
You give this world some sanity
The person brings them a sense of comfort and stability in this crazy world
Look at the stars, they're out tonight
Asking the person to look at the beauty of the world around them
Be forever by my side
Wishing for the person to stay with them forever
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Hansa Musik, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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