1) Nena was a German Neue Deutsc… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Nena:
1) Nena was a German Neue Deutsche Welle band formed in West Berlin in 1981. In 1983 and 1984, their German-language song "99 Luftballons" (and its English version, "99 Red Balloons") reached number one in the singles charts of countries around the world.
The band released four studio albums: Nena (1983), Fragezeichen (1984), Feuer und Flamme (1985) and Eisbrecher (1986). With two english language albums: 99 Luftballons (1984) and It's All In The Game (1985). The band disbanded in 1987 without ever officially announcing their end.
2) Nena is the stage name of German singer and actress Gabriele Susanne Kerner (born 24 March 1960 in Hagen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany). Nena was also the name of the band with whom she released the 1984 English recording of the eponymous band's most well-known song "99 Red Balloons" (orginally released in Germany in 1983 as "99 Luftballons")
Nena acquired her nickname, which means "baby girl" in Spanish, at the age of 3 during a vacation to Spain. Her first band was called The Stripes (1979). They had a very minor hit with the song "Ecstasy", but never managed to achieve broad success.
3) The band Nena was formed with Nena (singer), Rolf Brendel (drums), Carlo Karges (guitar), Uwe Fahrenkrog-Petersen (keyboard) and Jürgen Dehmel (bass) in Berlin in 1981. Their first hit single, "Nur geträumt" ("Only In Dreams"), came in 1982 after appearing on the German television program Musikladen.
The following year they released their self-titled first album, which contained the singles "99 Luftballons" and "Leuchtturm" ("Lighthouse"). "99 Luftballons" was a #1 hit in many countries (including the U.S.) and an English version of the song, "99 Red Balloons", was recorded, and retains some measure of cultural influence, being referred to in current music - the Guster track Amsterdam. The song also featured in an episode of Scrubs, Gilmore Girls the film, Grosse Point Blank, and most recently the movie Watchmen. Nena then released ? (Fragezeichen) in 1984, Feuer und Flamme ("Fire And Flame", means "to be all for it") in 1985, Eisbrecher ("Icebreaker") in 1986.
Nena started dating Swiss actor Benedict Freitag shortly after the breakup of the band in 1987, and together with him had a son, Christopher Daniel, who was born disabled due to medical mistakes made during the birth that caused Nena to go into cardiac arrest. He died at the age of 11 months. She later had twins with Freitag, Larissa-Maria and Sakias Manuel.
After splitting with Benedict Freitag, Nena began a relationship with drummer and music producer Philipp Palm of Stuttgart, with whom she has two children, Samuel Vincent and Simeon Joel. The couple and the four children live together in Hamburg.
Throughout the 1990's, Nena released solo albums, including some children's albums. In 1999, Nena voiced the character Lea in the animated film Tobias Totz und sein Löwe.
In 2002, Nena celebrated her 20th stage anniversary with the album "Nena feat. Nena," a CD of self-covers of old hits. This jubilee album meant an incredible comeback for Nena that has hardly ever been seen before in German music business. Nena's 2005 album "Willst du mit mir gehn" ("Do You Wanna Date Me?") quickly achieved platinum status as well. The first single from "Willst du mit mir gehn", "Liebe ist" ("Love Is"), shot to Number 1 in the German charts in early 2005.
9th October 2007 Nena released the album "Cover Me", an album composed entirely of cover songs with songs both in English and German.
In 2007, she co-founded the school "Neue Schule Hamburg".
4) Nena is also the artistic name of a young portuguese singer.
Musically influenced by names like John Mayer, Taylor Swift, Sara Bareilles, The Chicks (ex-Dixie Chicks) or Maro, Nena began developing and writing songs from a very young age, tending to write her first song when she was just 12 years old. After the composition process, on the guitar, where lyrics and music are usually born simultaneously, love is a recurring theme.
Although her professional training was in the area of communication, her passion and devotion to music occupied a central place in her life and, since 2019, Nena has dedicated herself professionally to this area.
Blowin' In The Wind
Nena Lyrics
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Before you call him a man?
how many seas must a white dove sail
Before she sleeps in the sand?
Yes and how many times must the cannon balls fly
Before they're forever banned?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind
Yes and how many years can a mountain exist
Before it's washed to the sea?
Yes and how many years can some people exist
Before they're allowed to be free?
Yes and how many times can a man turn his head
And pretend that he just doesn't see?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind
Yes and how many times must a man look up
Before he can see the sky?
Yes and how many ears must one man have
Before he can hear people cry?
Yes and how many deaths will it take until he knows
That too many people have died?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind
The lyrics of Nena's song "Blowin' in the Wind" address the many unanswered questions that humanity has about some of life's biggest issues. The first verse poses a series of questions about the cost of war and how long it will take for people to recognize that it is destructive and unnecessary. The second verse turns to the theme of social inequality, asking how many people have to suffer and die before we decide to take action. The final verse grapples with the issues of fate and the permanence of change, questioning how long it will take for people to realize that they cannot continue to turn a blind eye to the injustices of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
How many roads must a man walk down
Before you call him a man?
How much struggle and growth must a man go through before he earns your respect as a fellow human being?
Yes, 'n how many seas must a white dove sail
Before she sleeps in the sand?
How many journeys must a peaceful being make before it can finally rest in tranquility?
Yes, 'n how many times must the cannon balls fly
Before they're forever banned?
How much destruction and death must occur before we finally realize the futility of war and put an end to it?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind
The solution to these difficult questions cannot be easily obtained, for it is intangible and ever-changing like the direction of the wind.
How many times must a man look up
Before he can see the sky?
What must a man do to finally notice the beauty of the world around him?
Yes, 'n how many ears must one man have
Before he can hear people cry?
What must a person do to truly empathize with those who are suffering?
Yes, 'n how many deaths will it take till he knows
That too many people have died?
How much tragedy must befall before we realize the value and importance of human life?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind
The solution to these difficult questions cannot be easily obtained, for it is intangible and ever-changing like the direction of the wind.
How many years can a mountain exist
Before it's washed to the sea?
What is the natural lifespan of something as mighty as a mountain before it succumbs to the forces of nature?
Yes, 'n how many years can some people exist
Before they're allowed to be free?
How much time must pass before everyone is granted the basic human right of freedom?
Yes, 'n how many times can a man turn his head
Pretending he just doesn't sea?
How many times can we ignore the suffering of others and act like we don't see it?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind
The solution to these difficult questions cannot be easily obtained, for it is intangible and ever-changing like the direction of the wind.
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Dylan
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@wyc2462
There is no way we can go back to the old time. Only if we listen to such a sweet melody.....
Thanks for sharing.
@anana1553
The most beautiful version of this song I've ever heard. This woman's voice is so beautiful and pure. Thank you for this beautiful message 🙏❤️
@pratikshyadevkota5314
me too...💕💕💕💕💕💕
@everettjames1698
I can agree. Such a beautiful and smooth voice.
@amitranjanbiswas6659
Can’t agree more 👍
@hermangouw
A beautiful version of Blowin' In The Wind ... songs like this will never die.
@user-cm5lb7qh6o
Only special artists can perform a Dylan song, Jessica and the guys did it wonderfully.
It's a little reminder to us of the good old days when the world was much simplier and the music ment so much.
Songs like this one will never die .
@gyuikkim8706
I absolutely agree with you!
@user-oe5gs5ur9d
C vrai , pote ❤
@peterdenyer3002
If there ever was a most outstanding cover of a song, it has to be this.