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.
Win The Race
Modern Talking Lyrics
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We can win the race
We have a dream, you win tonight
Take a chance, take a chance, God is on you side
We pray for you, you like a hurricane
You can win, you can win, you can win the game
Try the impossible, we want a miracle
Our dreams free, we want the victory
The hero's back in town
Ohh come on We, we can win the race
Ohh he, fights us face to face
Ohh see, we will win the game
Again, again, and again
Ohh come on We, we can win the race
Ohh we, we will take the chance
Ohh Only the strong survive
We'll stay by your side
We have a dream, we don't give up
We can win, we can win, right from the start
The price is high, time is on your side
Take the chance, take the chance, you'll win tonight
You know you are the best, you can beat the rest
We never let you down,
You have the energy, we want the victory
The hero's back in town
Ohh you can win the race,
You win again, and again
Again, again, and again
We can win the race!
The lyrics of Modern Talking's "Win the Race" are focused on motivation and encouragement for someone who is competing in a race. The song starts with the idea that the person can win and fulfill their dream tonight if they take a chance and believe in themselves. It also emphasizes that God is on their side and they have a million fans supporting them. The lyrics also suggest that even if winning seems impossible, they can still achieve a miracle by trying.
The chorus of the song reiterates the idea that "we" can win the race, with "we" referring to both the person competing and their fans. It also stresses that only the strong survive and that the fans will stay by the competitor's side. The second verse emphasizes that the competitor should not give up and that they have the energy to win. It also highlights that the price may be high, but time is still on their side.
Overall, "Win the Race" is a motivational song meant to encourage one to keep fighting, believing in themselves, and to never give up, even when the odds are against them.
Line by Line Meaning
We can win the race
We have the ability to emerge victorious
We have a dream, you win tonight
We hold a vision in which you are triumphant tonight
Take a chance, take a chance, God is on you side
Don't be afraid to take a leap of faith, as God is on your side
We pray for you, you like a hurricane
We pray for your success, as you have the strength and force of a hurricane
You can win, you can win, you can win the game
You have the ability to win the game, and we believe in you
Try the impossible, we want a miracle
We want you to take on impossible challenges and achieve miraculous results
There's a million fans around
You have a massive fan following that is rooting for you
Our dreams free, we want the victory
We dream of the sweet taste of victory and want it to come true
The hero's back in town
You, our hero, have returned and we are ecstatic
Ohh come on We, we can win the race
Let's go, we can emerge victorious in this race
Ohh he, fights us face to face
Our opponent is fighting us head-on
Ohh see, we will win the game
Believe us, we will emerge victorious in this game
Ohh we, we will take the chance
We will not hesitate to take the chance and strive for success
Ohh Only the strong survive
Only those with strength and resilience will achieve success
We'll stay by your side
We will support you through thick and thin
We have a dream, we don't give up
We hold onto our dream and will not give up on it
We can win, we can win, right from the start
We have been capable of winning since the beginning
The price is high, time is on your side
The stakes are high, but you have enough time to turn things around
You know you are the best, you can beat the rest
You know you have what it takes to triumph over your opponents
We never let you down
We will always be there to support you and never let you down
You have the energy, we want the victory
You have the vigor and passion, and we yearn for you to come out victorious
Ohh you can win the race, You win again, and again
You are capable of winning this race, again and again
Again, again, and again
We believe in your ability to win, no matter how many times you attempt it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dieter Bohlen
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@philpetrov5862
We can win the race
We can win the race
We have a dream, you win tonight
Take a chance, take a chance, God is on you side
We pray for you, you like a hurricane
You can win, you can win, you can win the game
Try the impossible, we want a miracle
There's a million fans around
Our dreams free, we want the victory
The hero's back in town
Ohh come on We, we can win the race
Ohh he, fights us face to face
Ohh see, we will win the game
Again, again, and again
Ohh come on We, we can win the race
Ohh we, we will take the chance
Ohh Only the strong survive
We'll stay by your side
We have a dream, we don't give up
We can win, we can win, right from the start
The price is high, time is on your side
Take the chance, take the chance, you'll win tonight
You know you are the best, you can beat the rest
We never let you down,
You have the energy, we want the victory
The hero's back in town
Ohh you can win the race,
You win again, and again
Again, again, and again
We can win the race!
@KarrieDreammind5
You WON my heart since I was a little child. I'm 34 now and my feelings haven't changed. No other artist, no other musician will ever take your place as N 1 in my heart! Your music has been the music of my life and it has accompanied me throughout so many experiences in my life, especially every time I've fallen in love. The beat of the songs matches the beat of my heart. Your music has been the music for inspiration for my creativity and it has been the music that makes me feel excitement and makes me feel alive!
Dieter Bohlen, Thomas Anders, if either of you ever reads this - thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are a gift to this Earth! Love you forever! ❤
@edgarasmarkinas8093
Great comments👍👍👍
@kennikitty
Well, you can say what you want about Bohlen & Anders and whatever they did ever since Modern Talking was disbanded, but they made damn good music together.
@hudavend8749
Oh yes definitely. For me the best ever. And I am only 30. This is good real music
@sharontonks3192
They certainly did! Remember it first time around and still listen today.
@taftybufty
And even without the US market, they achieved A LOT globally. It's insane. Imagine if the band somehow was advertised in the US. Their success would have trippled.
@trainingseason.
I've got only 19 years old, i'm from Argentina but i love this kind of music, i grow up with the Modern's Talking music thanks to my momma and i feel so proud of that, maybe is weird being so young not listen more music of this time (something that of course i do) but the European Pop from the 90s and 00s got something special.
@philpetrov5862
We can win the race
We can win the race
We have a dream, you win tonight
Take a chance, take a chance, God is on you side
We pray for you, you like a hurricane
You can win, you can win, you can win the game
Try the impossible, we want a miracle
There's a million fans around
Our dreams free, we want the victory
The hero's back in town
Ohh come on We, we can win the race
Ohh he, fights us face to face
Ohh see, we will win the game
Again, again, and again
Ohh come on We, we can win the race
Ohh we, we will take the chance
Ohh Only the strong survive
We'll stay by your side
We have a dream, we don't give up
We can win, we can win, right from the start
The price is high, time is on your side
Take the chance, take the chance, you'll win tonight
You know you are the best, you can beat the rest
We never let you down,
You have the energy, we want the victory
The hero's back in town
Ohh you can win the race,
You win again, and again
Again, again, and again
We can win the race!
@inmaculadahernandezgaldon752
Gracias por la traducción.Bonita letra.
@mikhailvladimirovich397
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