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
Wie dankbar ich bin
Monika Martin Lyrics
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Hab' ich nur an dich gedacht
In vielen Nächten
Bin ich oftmals aufgewacht
Viele Fragen
Hab' ich an mich gestellt
Um dir zu sagen
Was manchmal so schwerfällt
Ich möcht' dir sagen
Ich halt' dich fest
Für deine Liebe bau' ich ein Nest
Für das Gefühl
Das Ewig bleibt
Und das sich nie mehr zu Ende neigt
Ich möcht' dir sagen
Wie dankbar ich bin
In diesen Tagen
Hab' ich wirklich nichts versäumt
In vielen Nächten
Nur von dir geträumt
All diese Fragen
Was ist und was war?
Um dir zu sagen
Ganz offen und klar (uh)
Ich möcht' dir sagen
Ich halt' dich fest
Für deine Liebe bau' ich ein Nest
Für das Gefühl
Das Ewig bleibt
Und das sich nie mehr zu Ende neigt
Ich möcht' dir sagen
Wie dankbar ich bin
In diesen Tagen
Hab' ich nur an dich gedacht
Um dir zu sagen
Was ich viel zu selten sag'
Wie dankbar ich dafür bin
The lyrics of Monika Martin's song "Wie dankbar ich bin" express deep emotional gratitude towards someone. The singer describes how they have been constantly thinking about this person, particularly in these days and nights when they have been unable to sleep peacefully. They have been questioning themselves, wanting to express what is often difficult to say.
The singer longs to communicate their gratitude and love to this person. They want to hold them tightly, build a nest of love for them, and create a feeling that will last forever and never fade away. In these days, the singer feels that they haven't missed anything but have only dreamt of this person. They have questions about what is and what was, and they want to speak openly and honestly, leaving nothing unsaid.
The main theme of these lyrics is gratitude and the desire to express it fully. The singer acknowledges their intense thoughts about this person and their constant yearning to be with them. They want to overcome the difficulty of expressing their feelings and make sure that this person knows how grateful they are.
Line by Line Meaning
In diesen Tagen
During these days
Hab' ich nur an dich gedacht
I have only thought about you
In vielen Nächten
In many nights
Bin ich oftmals aufgewacht
I have often woken up
Viele Fragen
Many questions
Hab' ich an mich gestellt
I have asked myself
Um dir zu sagen
In order to tell you
Was manchmal so schwerfällt
What is sometimes difficult
Ich möcht' dir sagen
I want to tell you
Ich halt' dich fest
I hold you tight
Für deine Liebe bau' ich ein Nest
I build a nest for your love
Für das Gefühl
For the feeling
Das Ewig bleibt
That remains forever
Und das sich nie mehr zu Ende neigt
And that never comes to an end
Ich möcht' dir sagen
I want to tell you
Wie dankbar ich bin
How grateful I am
In diesen Tagen
During these days
Hab' ich wirklich nichts versäumt
I have really missed nothing
In vielen Nächten
In many nights
Nur von dir geträumt
I have only dreamt of you
All diese Fragen
All these questions
Was ist und was war?
What is and what was?
Um dir zu sagen
In order to tell you
Ganz offen und klar (uh)
Completely openly and clearly
Ich möcht' dir sagen
I want to tell you
Ich halt' dich fest
I hold you tight
Für deine Liebe bau' ich ein Nest
I build a nest for your love
Für das Gefühl
For the feeling
Das Ewig bleibt
That remains forever
Und das sich nie mehr zu Ende neigt
And that never comes to an end
Ich möcht' dir sagen
I want to tell you
Wie dankbar ich bin
How grateful I am
In diesen Tagen
During these days
Hab' ich nur an dich gedacht
I have only thought about you
Um dir zu sagen
In order to tell you
Was ich viel zu selten sag'
What I say far too rarely
Wie dankbar ich dafür bin
How grateful I am for that
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Markus Schaupensteiner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alois Keiser
Was von ❤️ kommt, findet auch zu 💞, wenn sie bereit sind. "Ein Tiefgang, der lebensbejahende Spuren hinterlässt." Molte grazie - Bellissimo🌷
Maria Luiza
Todos os nossos sentimentos de amor vem à tona.
Gratidão MONIKA MARTIN
Tommy Lustlos
Ich ❤ diese Stimme 😍🖒
Felipe Araujo
La oigo y no puedo dejar de escuchar su voz, es simplemente sensacional, suave y dulce, en mi tienes un admirador desde Querétaro, México. Felicidades y graciaspor tan hermosa música!!!
Bjorn Douglas
@Kingston Roland Happy to help :D
Kingston Roland
@Bjorn Douglas thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service :) I really appreciate it!
Bjorn Douglas
@Kingston Roland Flixportal :P
Kingston Roland
I guess it is quite randomly asking but do anybody know of a good place to stream new series online?
Erika Last
Danke für die wunderbare Musik von Monika Martin.
Dian Ika
I'm really really .. flying with her voice