Known to her fans as Der Stille Star (i.e., the Silent Star), Monika Martin… Read Full Bio ↴Known to her fans as Der Stille Star (i.e., the Silent Star), Monika Martin is an Austrian schlager singer with a long track record of hitmaking, going all the way back to her 1996 debut single, "La Luna Blu." Though generally classified as schlager, she can also be considered one of the leading Austrian practioners of volkstьmliche musik, a variant of volksmusik which incorporates contemporary themes and styles rather than the Alpine motifs generally associated with volksmusik. At least three times Martin has competed for the Austrian Grand Prix der Volksmusik ("La Luna Blu," 1996; "Goodbye Farewell," 1998; and "Heute Fьhl Ich Mich Wie Zwanzig," 2006).

Born on May 7, 1962, in Graz, Martin studied solo singing at Kunstuniversitдt Graz (i.e., University of Music and Dramatic Arts) in 1982 and, as a means of financing her studies, sung lead vocals in the tanzband the Heart Breakers from 1986 until 1992. Her band released one album, Dafьr Dank' Ich Dir (1990), billing itself as the Heart Breakers mit Dr. Ilse Bauer. During this period, Martin also studied art history and ethnology, earning her Ph.D. in 1990; from 1990 until 2000 she worked as an art teacher, starting her own ceramics business in Graz in 1994.

In 1995 Martin embarked on her solo singing career, signing to Koch Records and proceeding to release her solo debut, La Luna Blu (1996). The album spawned one of her all-time hits in the title track, which competed for the Grand Prix der Volksmusik, ultimately winning second place among Austrian participants. Martin's second album, Immer Nur Sehnsucht (1997), also put her in the running for the Austrian Grand Prix der Volksmusik, spawning the major hit "Goodbye Farewell." Martin's third album, Klinge Mein Lied (1999), became her most successful to date -- her first to reach gold sales status -- despite not spawning a hit on the level of "La Luna Blu" or "Goodbye Farewell."

Well established as a hitmaker with commercial appeal, Martin retired from teaching in 2000 and began focusing on her singing career full-time. A long string of popular albums resulted, including Mein Liebeslied (2000), Napoli Adieu (2001), Drei Stimmen d'Amour (2001; co-featuring Mara Kayer and Francine Jordi), Mein Gefьhl (2002), Das Beste von Monika Martin (2002), Himmel aus Glas (2003), Eine Liebe Reicht fьr Zwei (2004), Ave Maria: Lieder zur Stillen Zeit (2004), Ein Kleines Glьck (2005), Schmetterling d'Amour (2005), Heute Fьhl' Ich Mich Wie Zwanzig (2006), and Aloha Blue (2007) -- most of which were Top 20, if not Top Ten, hits in Austria and anywhere from Top 50 to Top 100 hits in Germany. Her most popular singles during this period include "Gib Einem Kind Deine Hand" (2000), "Schweige Mein Herz" (2000), "My Love" (2000), "Napoli Adieu" (2001), "Hast Du Heute Schon Gelдchelt" (2002), "Eine Liebe Reicht fьr Zwei" (2004), "Ich Trдum Mich Heute Nacht in Deine Arme" (2005), and "Heute Fьhl Ich Mich Wie Zwanzig" (2006). ~ Jason Birchmeier

Kleine Wunder reichen nicht
Monika Martin Lyrics

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kleine wunder lebst du jeden tag
hör in dich hinein.
dass du deinen eig´'nen herzschlag spürst, kann ein wunder sein.dass du einen augenblickbegegnest, der ein ganzes leben ändern kann.wenn ein neuer morgen zu dir sagt: fang noch einmal an.
kleine wunder reichen nicht, wenn die liebe nicht mehr zählt,
lasstdie herzen sieger sein, dieses wunder braucht die welt .

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Monika Martin's Kleine Wunder hold a powerful message of hope and positivity. The song urges the listener to recognize and appreciate the small miracles that happen in their lives every day. The line "kleine wunder lebst du jeden tag" is a reminder to be aware of and grateful for the little blessings that can often go unnoticed. The song encourages the listener to listen to their own heartbeat, to recognize the beauty of a moment that can change their whole life, and to never give up hope, even when starting again seems daunting.

The message of the song extends to love and relationships as well. The line "kleine wunder reichen nicht, wenn die liebe nicht mehr zählt" emphasizes the importance of love in our lives, and that even the smallest miracles cannot make up for a lack of love. The song implies that our world needs this kind of miracle - one that makes our hearts victorious and reignites our love and compassion for each other.

Overall, Kleine Wunder is a song that encourages us to appreciate the beauty of life and the power of love to change the world. It reminds us that even in difficult times, there is always hope, and that every day is a chance to start again and experience a new miracle.

Line by Line Meaning

kleine wunder lebst du jeden tag
You experience small wonders every day

hör in dich hinein.
Listen to yourself

dass du deinen eig´'nen herzschlag spürst, kann ein wunder sein.
Feeling your own heartbeat can be a wonder

dass du einen augenblickbegegnest, der ein ganzes leben ändern kann.
Encountering a moment that can change your whole life

wenn ein neuer morgen zu dir sagt: fang noch einmal an.
When a new morning tells you to start over

kleine wunder reichen nicht, wenn die liebe nicht mehr zählt,
Small wonders are not enough when love no longer counts

lasstdie herzen sieger sein, dieses wunder braucht die welt .
Let the hearts be victorious, the world needs this wonder

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