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.
Irgendwie Irgendwo Irgendwann
Nena Lyrics
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Richtung Unendlichkeit
Fliegen Motten in das Licht
Genau wie du und ich
Irgendwie fängt irgendwann
Irgendwo die Zukunft an
Ich warte nicht mehr lang'
Denk' nicht lange nach
Wir fahren auf Feuerrädern
Richtung Zukunft durch die Nacht
Gib mir die Hand
Ich bau' dir ein Schloss aus Sand
Irgendwie, irgendwo, irgendwann
Die Zeit ist reif für ein bisschen Zärtlichkeit
Irgendwie, irgendwo, irgendwann
Im Sturz durch Zeit und Raum
Erwacht aus einem Traum
Nur ein kurzer Augenblick
Dann kehrt die Nacht zurück
Irgendwie fängt irgendwann
Irgendwo die Zukunft an
Ich warte nicht mehr lang'
Liebe wird aus Mut gemacht
Denk' nicht lange nach
Wir fahren auf Feuerrädern
Richtung Zukunft durch die Nacht
Gib mir die Hand
Ich bau' dir ein Schloss aus Sand
Irgendwie, irgendwo, irgendwann
Die Zeit ist reif für ein bisschen Zärtlichkeit
Irgendwie, irgendwo, irgendwann
Gib mir die Hand
Ich bau' dir ein Schloss aus Sand
Irgendwie, irgendwo, irgendwann
Die Zeit ist reif für ein bisschen Zärtlichkeit
Irgendwie, irgendwo, irgendwann
Irgendwie, irgendwo, irgendwann
Irgendwie, irgendwo, irgendwann
The song "Irgendwie Irgendwo Irgendwann" by Nena is a powerful love song that speaks to the universal human desire for connection and a sense of purpose. The lyrics describe the experience of living life as if in freefall, hurtling through time and space towards an unknown future, much like moths drawn to a flame.
The first verse of the song directs our attention to the vastness of the universe and the uncertainty of our own existence within it, with the line "Im Sturz durch Raum und Zeit, Richtung Unendlichkeit" ("In freefall through space and time, towards infinity"). The second line follows with a metaphorical comparison of human life to that of moths, drawing clear parallels between the two, suggesting that we too are drawn to light and have a similar fate. The chorus brings the song's themes to their most poignant, as Nena sings, "Irgendwie fängt irgendwann, irgendwo die Zukunft an" ("Somehow, someday, somewhere, the future begins"). She goes on to urge her lover to act without hesitation, to "Denk' nicht lange nach" ("Don't think too much about it"), and to join her in racing towards the future "auf Feuerrädern" ("on wheels of fire"). The song's final lines mirror its opening, returning to the idea of the transience of life and the fleeting nature of dreams.
The song is a powerful and emotive tribute to the power of love in the face of the unknown, and has continued to resonate with audiences throughout the years since it was first released. It has been covered by a number of artists, including Die Toten Hosen and No Doubt, and has become a modern classic in German pop culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Im Sturz durch Raum und Zeit
Traveling through space and time without control
Richtung Unendlichkeit
Towards the infinite
Fliegen Motten in das Licht
Like moths to a flame
Genau wie du und ich
Just like you and me
Irgendwie fängt irgendwann
Somehow, sometime, somewhere
Irgendwo die Zukunft an
The future begins somewhere
Ich warte nicht mehr lang'
I won't wait much longer
Liebe wird aus Mut gemacht
Love is made from courage
Denk' nicht lange nach
Don't think too long
Wir fahren auf Feuerrädern
We ride on fiery wheels
Richtung Zukunft durch die Nacht
Toward the future through the night
Gib mir die Hand
Give me your hand
Ich bau' dir ein Schloss aus Sand
I'll build you a sandcastle
Die Zeit ist reif für ein bisschen Zärtlichkeit
The time is ripe for a little tenderness
Im Sturz durch Zeit und Raum
Falling through time and space
Erwacht aus einem Traum
Waking up from a dream
Nur ein kurzer Augenblick
Just a brief moment
Dann kehrt die Nacht zurück
Then the night returns
Irgendwie, irgendwo, irgendwann
Somehow, somewhere, sometime
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carlo Karges, Joern-Uwe Fahrenkrog-Petersen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cunumalo
I think I'm gonna play this on repeat for the next 33 years
@kibeobed2150
I pitty everyone who'll never understand this comment 😭.
@jenm1
One of the best songs ever, never believe anything else
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@7777linpaws
Tick tock..tick tock😶
@andromeda4956
I listened this song first when i was 59 ,now that I'm 26 and I still love it!
@serhim
HAHAHAHA
@aayush9363
I listened to this song when my world didn't even exist.
@janebost4809
WHAT
@janebost4809
how is possible