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
River Blue
Monika Martin Lyrics
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wenn ich einsam bin,
führt mein Weg
zu den Ufern hin.
Jede Nacht,
ruf ich Dir zu,
ich vermiß Dich
River blue
heißt die Melodie,
River blue
vergess´ ich nie.
Nur wer diese Liebe kennt,
weiß wie meine Sehnsucht brennt,
immerzu
am River blue.
Du bist weit
in der fremden Stadt,
wo mein herz
Dich gefunden hat.
Nur der Wind
hört mir heut´ zu,
und ich warte
am River blue.
River blue
heißt die Melodie,
River blue
vergess´ ich nie.
Nur wer diese Liebe kennt,
weiß wie meine Sehnsucht brennt,
immerzu
am River blue.
The song "River Blue" by Monika Martin is a melancholic ballad that tells the story of a woman who is missing her lover who is far away in a foreign city. Each night when she is feeling lonely, she finds herself drawn to the banks of the river. The river is a symbol of the woman's heart, which is blue with sadness and longing. She calls out to her lover, expressing how much she misses him at the River Blue. The lyrics convey a sense of unrequited love, as the woman is pining for someone who is not with her, and her only solace is the river, which serves as a constant reminder of her longing.
The River Blue is not only the setting of the song, but it is also a central metaphor that ties everything together. The river symbolizes the woman's emotions, which are deep and powerful, flowing endlessly like the river. The color blue represents sadness and melancholy, which are the emotions that the woman is experiencing. The melody of the song is also titled "River Blue," and it adds to the overall message that the river is a constant presence in the woman's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Jede Nacht,
Every night,
wenn ich einsam bin,
When I am lonely,
führt mein Weg
My path leads
zu den Ufern hin.
Towards the shores.
Jede Nacht,
Every night,
ruf ich Dir zu,
I call out to you,
ich vermiß Dich
I miss you
am River Blue.
By the River Blue.
River blue
The River Blue
heißt die Melodie,
Is the name of the melody,
River blue
The River Blue
vergess´ ich nie.
I never forget.
Nur wer diese Liebe kennt,
Only those who know this love,
weiß wie meine Sehnsucht brennt,
Know how my longing burns,
immerzu
All the time
am River blue.
By the River Blue.
Du bist weit
You are far away,
in der fremden Stadt,
In a strange city,
wo mein herz
Where my heart
Dich gefunden hat.
Found you.
Nur der Wind
Only the wind
hört mir heut´ zu,
Listens to me today,
und ich warte
And I wait
am River blue.
By the River Blue.
River blue
The River Blue
heißt die Melodie,
Is the name of the melody,
River blue
The River Blue
vergess´ ich nie.
I never forget.
Nur wer diese Liebe kennt,
Only those who know this love,
weiß wie meine Sehnsucht brennt,
Know how my longing burns,
immerzu
All the time
am River blue.
By the River Blue.
Writer(s): Christian Maier, Monika Martin Copyright: Ed. Koch Music Oesterreich
Contributed by Andrew N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Józefa M
Piękny i delikatny głosik śpiew bez wysiłku zusmiechem czyste słowa poprostu super
Vilmar Barboza
Que linda voz e músicas tbm
Ornella Mereu
Monika, voce stupenda! Bellissima.
Terence Heslop
Such a beautiful voice. One on its own. So nice to hear. T.Heslop. UK.
susumu hashimoto
Beautiful song brings paradise in the heart
Francine Mathilde
Toujours plaisante à écouter. Et belle à regardé. Comme chanteuse j’aime de te voir et de t’écouté Tu embelli. ma vie depuis que j’écoute. Ta voix bisou
Gouache Art By Indra
Wonderful voice 👏 iMonika 😍😍😍🧚🎶
Patrick Stefaniak
Magnifique chanteuse, un visage aussi beau que sa voix
Elisabeth Wimmer
La plus belle voix Allemande je pourrais l'écouter pendant des heures
Jan Michielse
Wunderbares Lied