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.
don't worry
Modern Talking Lyrics
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And you have to choose
The call of the wind
On the highway of fools
Why does a man never cry when he's feeling
You murder all his feelings
Will you still be there
Only love knows why
When white doves cry?
Why does a man never show what he's meaning
To murder all his feelings
And you cry in the night
When there's no one besides
Your tears
Don't worry baby
I'll be by your side
Don't let it ever get you down with you tonight
Don't worry baby
Where he has gone?
My heart is out of my control
I'm falling strong
Don't worry pretty baby
Come and get you down tonight
Come and get
Come and get
Come and get you down
Your heart of pride
Don't worry pretty baby
Come and get you down tonight
Come and get
Come and get
Come and get you down
Your heart of pride
Heart and pride
I live for love
And you've got to try
Oh, don't let this chance, baby pass you by
Why does a girl never cry when her feelings
Are murdered by bad dealings
It started in heaven
There's a place for you
Give me the chance for a rendez-vous
Why does a girl never shows what she's meaning
You murder all her feelings
And you cry in the night
When there's no one beside
Your tears
The lyrics of Modern Talking's song "Don't Worry" are about the hardships and emotions of love. The song portrays a man who is struggling through life and trying to deal with his feelings. He is torn between the call of the wind and the highway of fools, and he wonders why he cannot express his emotions. The woman in his life is also grappling with her feelings and the misunderstandings that often arise between the sexes. She wonders why women cannot express themselves more freely, and she feels that her feelings are being "murdered by bad dealings." The refrain "Don't worry baby/I'll be by your side" shows that even in the midst of all the confusion and chaos, there is still hope for love to prevail.
The song "Don't Worry" was released by the German group Modern Talking in 1986. It was written and produced by Dieter Bohlen, who was the driving force behind the group. Bohlen had previously worked with other popular German groups, such as Blue System and C.C. Catch. "Don't Worry" was one of Modern Talking's most successful singles, reaching the top 10 in many European countries. The song was also included on their album "In The Middle Of Nowhere," which became their biggest selling album.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, life is so hard
Life can be challenging and difficult.
And you have to choose
Making decisions is a part of life.
The call of the wind
The influence of one's environment is strong.
On the highway of fools
One can make mistakes and take wrong turns in life.
Why does a man never cry when he's feeling
Men sometimes suppress their emotions instead of expressing them.
You murder all his feelings
Not acknowledging or addressing someone's emotions can be damaging.
Will you still be there
A question of loyalty or commitment.
Only love knows why
Love is a mystery that can't be fully explained.
Between the fire
Amidst chaos or conflict.
When white doves cry?
A metaphor for when peace and harmony is disrupted or lost.
Why does a man never show what he's meaning
Continuation of the theme of men suppressing their emotions.
To murder all his feelings
Emphasizes the harm caused by invalidating someone's emotions.
And you cry in the night
The pain of emotional suppression or loneliness.
When there's no one besides
Being alone during tough times can make it harder.
Your tears
The emotional pain being experienced is significant.
Don't worry baby
An expression of comfort and reassurance.
I'll be by your side
A promise of support.
Don't let it ever get you down with you tonight
Keep your head up and stay positive.
Where he has gone?
A question about the whereabouts of someone important.
My heart is out of my control
Experiencing strong and intense emotions.
I'm falling strong
Falling deeply in love.
Don't worry pretty baby
Reassurance and comfort for a loved one.
Come and get you down tonight
Suggestions to relax and enjoy oneself.
Come and get
Inviting someone to join in.
Your heart of pride
Someone's tendency to hide their emotions or vulnerability.
I live for love
Love is a driving force in life.
And you've got to try
One must make an effort to pursue love or take a chance on it.
Don't let this chance, baby pass you by
Encouragement to take a risk and not miss out on love.
Why does a girl never cry when her feelings
Continuation of the theme of suppressing emotions.
Are murdered by bad dealings
Experiencing emotional pain due to poor treatment by others.
It started in heaven
Love is a divine or spiritual force.
There's a place for you
A suggestion that someone is meant to be with another.
Give me the chance for a rendez-vous
Asking for an opportunity to spend time together.
And you cry in the night
Reiteration of the pain caused by suppressing one's emotions.
When there's no one beside
A reminder of the hardships of loneliness.
Your tears
A reminder of the depth of the emotional pain being experienced.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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