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.
Der Sheriff
Nena Lyrics
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Wenn der Sheriff reiten geht, reiten alle mit
Will der Sheriff reiten gehen, reiten alle mit
Wenn der Sheriff Feste feiert, feiern alle mit
Alle müssen respektieren
Alle müssen akzeptieren
Alle müssen mal kapieren
Alle müssen respektieren
Alle müssen akzeptieren
Alle müssen mal kapieren
Wer hier der Sheriff ist
Drei Verbrecher klauten
Aus der Küche mal ein Ei
Schon am nächsten schönen Morgen
Hingen sie am Galgen
Und alles war vorbei
Denn der Sheriff hat gesagt:
"Klaue nie ein Ei"
Alle müssen respektieren
Alle müssen akzeptieren
Alle müssen mal kapieren
Wer hier der Sheriff ist
Alle müssen respektieren, was der Sheriff sagt
Alle müssen akzeptieren, was der Sheriff macht
Alle müssen mal kapieren, was der Sheriff will
Alle müssen mal kapieren, wer der Sheriff ist
Der Sheriff ist ein frommer Mann
Er kennt die Bibel ab und dann
Killt er einen Eierdieb
Und alle, alle machen mit
Jeder muss mal akzeptieren
Alle müssen respektieren
Alle müssen mal kapieren
Wer der Sheriff ist
Alle müssen respektieren
Alle müssen akzeptieren
Alle müssen mal kapieren
Wer hier der Sheriff ist
Alle müssen respektieren
Alle müssen akzeptieren
Alle müssen mal kapieren
Wer hier der Sheriff ist
Will der Sheriff tanzen gehen
Tanzen alle mit
The lyrics in Nena's song "Der Sheriff" describe a situation where everyone in a community follows and admires the Sheriff. The first verse repeats that when the Sheriff goes for a ride, everyone goes with him. When the Sheriff celebrates, everyone celebrates with him. Later in the song, the Sheriff punishes three criminals who stole an egg from the kitchen. The criminals are hung at the gallows the next day, and the Sheriff commands everyone to respect and accept his authority. The last verse says that the Sheriff is a pious man who knows the Bible well, but also has no qualms about killing a thief (in this case a simple egg thief). The song emphasizes the importance of obeying authority and respecting those in power.
Overall, "Der Sheriff" can be interpreted as a critique of authoritarian power and the effect it has on society. The song seems to suggest that blindly following authority figures can have serious consequences, even for relatively minor infractions. At the same time, the song also acknowledges that many people are willing to follow the rules in order to avoid punishment or gain acceptance from those in power.
Line by Line Meaning
Wenn der Sheriff reiten geht, reiten alle mit
Whenever the sheriff sets out on a journey, everyone follows him
Will der Sheriff reiten gehen, reiten alle mit
If the sheriff wants to go on a ride, everyone joins in
Wenn der Sheriff Feste feiert, feiern alle mit
Whenever the sheriff throws a party, everyone celebrates with him
Alle müssen respektieren
Everyone must show respect
Alle müssen akzeptieren
Everyone must accept
Alle müssen mal kapieren
Everyone must understand
Wer hier der Sheriff ist
Who the sheriff is around here
Drei Verbrecher klauten
Three criminals stole something
Aus der Küche mal ein Ei
Just an egg from the kitchen
Schon am nächsten schönen Morgen
On the very next morning
Hingen sie am Galgen
They were hanging from the gallows
Und alles war vorbei
And everything was over
Denn der Sheriff hat gesagt: "Klaue nie ein Ei"
Because the sheriff said, "Never steal an egg"
Alle müssen respektieren, was der Sheriff sagt
Everyone must respect what the sheriff says
Alle müssen akzeptieren, was der Sheriff macht
Everyone must accept what the sheriff does
Alle müssen mal kapieren, was der Sheriff will
Everyone must understand what the sheriff wants
Der Sheriff ist ein frommer Mann
The sheriff is a pious man
Er kennt die Bibel ab und dann
He knows the Bible inside and out
Killt er einen Eierdieb
He kills an egg thief
Und alle, alle machen mit
And everyone, everyone joins in
Jeder muss mal akzeptieren
Everyone must accept at some point
Wer der Sheriff ist
Who the sheriff is
Will der Sheriff tanzen gehen
If the sheriff wants to go dancing
Tanzen alle mit
Everyone will dance with him
Contributed by Jonathan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MeineVideokasetten
Who's listening to it in 2023?
@hehehehehehe999
Me
@MakiBargeld
❤
@PalePrudence
Me!
@0ne01
2024 lol
@algemenee-mail-do3xp
Anyway when you CAN listen...it means that your ears are Okay.....
@anomalek
thanks for the music, Gabi. You'll be missed.
@KennyEspling
Well said.
@user-uw2ti3ib8v
正直、昔の方がよかったけど
@scallop555
RIP Gabi. Your music will never die.