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

Massachusetts
Monika Martin Lyrics

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Feel I'm goin' back to Massachusetts
Something's telling me I must go home
And the lights all went out in Massachusetts
The day I left her standing on her own

Tried to hitch a ride to San Francisco
Gotta do the things I wanna do
And the lights all went out in Massachusetts

They brought me back to see my way with you

Talk about the life in Massachusetts
Speak about the people I have seen
And the lights all went out in Massachusetts
And Massachusetts is one place I have seen

I will remember Massachusetts

Overall Meaning

The song starts with a nostalgic tone, where the singer feels that she is going back to Massachusetts. The state of Massachusetts has become more of a symbol of the singer's past, and there is something telling her that she must go home. The next verse talks about her intention to hitch a ride to San Francisco to do the things she wants, but the lights go out in Massachusetts, and she is brought back to see her way with you. The singer is dealing with her conflicted feelings, and her journey to San Francisco seems to be a metaphor for her trying to escape her past and move on, but something is pulling her back.

The chorus talks about Massachusetts, and how the lights all went out the day she left the state, leaving her standing on her own. The memory of the people and life in Massachusetts is something she will always remember, and it seems as if the state holds a special place in the singer's heart. She speaks about the people she has seen and how Massachusetts is one place she has seen.

The song explores themes of nostalgia, homesickness, and memories. Monika Martin's powerful and evocative voice helps to convey the depth of emotion and longing that the lyrics convey. The song is a poignant reminder of the power that memories and places can hold over us.

Line by Line Meaning

Feel I'm goin' back to Massachusetts
I have a strong gut feeling that I have to go back to Massachusetts.

Something's telling me I must go home
An inner voice is telling me that I have to go back to where I belong.

And the lights all went out in Massachusetts
The lights metaphorically indicate the end of something significant that happened when I left Massachusetts.

The day I left her standing on her own
The day I left, Massachusetts was left to fend for herself and was left alone.

Tried to hitch a ride to San Francisco
I tried to find my own way to pursue my dreams and do what I want to do.

Gotta do the things I wanna do
I have to pursue my own dreams and desires to find my place in life.

And the lights all went out in Massachusetts
Even while pursuing my own dreams, I couldn't forget about what happened in Massachusetts as it still had a significant impact on me.

They brought me back to see my way with you
Going back to Massachusetts allowed me to reflect on my life and find my way back to the person I want to be.

Talk about the life in Massachusetts
I reminisce about my life and experiences in Massachusetts.

Speak about the people I have seen
I also reminisce about the people I have encountered during my time in Massachusetts.

And the lights all went out in Massachusetts
Once again, the lights serve as a metaphor for the end of a significant chapter in my life when I left Massachusetts.

And Massachusetts is one place I have seen
Massachusetts played an instrumental part in my life story, and I will always remember it as a place that helped shape me into the person I am today.

I will remember Massachusetts
Above all else, I will hold Massachusetts close to my heart and remember all that it has taught me throughout my life's journey.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: BARRY GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB

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