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.
Let Me Be Your Pirate
Nena Lyrics
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(Every evening at the same time)
Vor der Kasse fuer den Film bereit
(Before the box office, prepared for the film)
Sternenglanz aus Hollywood
(Starshine from Hollywood)
Bogart mit Trenchcoat und Hut
(Bogart with trenchcoat and hat)
Alles klar
(Everything is clear)
Moechten Sie 'n Film mit Marilyn
(Would you like a film with Marilyn)
Oder lieber mit James Dean
(Or prefer one with James Dean)
Ich warte auf ein Happy End
(I wait for a happy end)
Arm in Arm mit Cary Grant
(Arm in arm with Cary Grant)
Alles klar
(Everything is clear)
Um Mitternacht sitz' ich im Kino
(At midnight I sit in the cinema)
Um Mitternacht laeuft das Spaetprogramm
(At midnight runs the late program)
Um Mitternacht sitz ich im Kino
(At midnight I sit in the cinema)
Ich seh' mir alles an
(I look at everything)
In der Reihe eins bis zehn
(In the rows one to ten)
Kann man leichenblasse Leute sehen
(One can see deathly pale people)
Hinter mir im Hochparkett
(Behind me in the high seat in the stalls)
Findet man die Monster nett
(One finds the monsters nice)
Alles klar
(Everything is clear)
Durch die Nacht der langen Messer
(Through the night of the long knives)
Geistern Zombies, Menschenfresser
(Ghostly zombies, cannibals)
Im Kino ist der Teufel los
(In the cinema hell is loosed)
Ich hab's gewusst: Was mach ich bloss
(I have known it: What do I bare)
Nichts ist klar
(Nothing is clear)
The lyrics of Nena's "Let Me Be Your Pirate" describe the singer's love for the movies and the escapism it provides from reality. The song tells the story of someone who frequents the cinema alone, always ready for the next film screening. The references to Hollywood icons such as Bogart, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, and Cary Grant add to the song's romanticized view of the golden age of Hollywood.
The chorus highlights the singer's anticipation of a cinematic happy ending and the comfort they find in being amongst the other film-goers. The second verse depicts a darker side to the cinema experience, where the singer witnesses strange and eerie behavior from fellow audience members. The final line "nothing is clear" signifies their confusion and possibly disillusionment with the world outside of the cinema.
Line by Line Meaning
Jeden Abend um die gleiche Zeit
Every evening at the same time
Vor der Kasse fuer den Film bereit
Before the box office, prepared for the film
Sternenglanz aus Hollywood
Starshine from Hollywood
Bogart mit Trenchcoat und Hut
Bogart with trenchcoat and hat
Alles klar
Everything is clear
Moechten Sie 'n Film mit Marilyn
Would you like a film with Marilyn
Oder lieber mit James Dean
Or prefer one with James Dean
Ich warte auf ein Happy End
I wait for a happy end
Arm in Arm mit Cary Grant
Arm in arm with Cary Grant
Um Mitternacht sitz' ich im Kino
At midnight I sit in the cinema
Um Mitternacht laeuft das Spaetprogramm
At midnight runs the late program
Um Mitternacht sitz ich im Kino
At midnight I sit in the cinema
Ich seh' mir alles an
I look at everything
In der Reihe eins bis zehn
In the rows one to ten
Kann man leichenblasse Leute sehen
One can see deathly pale people
Hinter mir im Hochparkett
Behind me in the high seat in the stalls
Findet man die Monster nett
One finds the monsters nice
Alles klar
Everything is clear
Durch die Nacht der langen Messer
Through the night of the long knives
Geistern Zombies, Menschenfresser
Ghostly zombies, cannibals
Im Kino ist der Teufel los
In the cinema hell is loosed
Ich hab's gewusst: Was mach ich bloss
I have known it: What do I bare
Nichts ist klar
Nothing is clear
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: NENA KERNER, ROLF BRENDEL, ROY DEAN BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
livinginhawaii71
My favorite song from the album. 99 Red Balloons made me discover Nena but this song made me fall in love with her voice. And that Sax!
Sapere Aude
In German Language she is evan better!
Diego Parker
I’m 22 years old, I couldn’t enjoy their music in the late 80s, thanks to GTA Vice city I’ve discovered 99 Red ballon and fall in love with this song too though.
Dan Toma
I fell in love when I first heard this song! So beautifully done! Bravo Nena!
Honda Kubo
Nothing can beats the 80s 🔥💃🔥
I grew up with listening your music, I still have the cassette tape with your songs , now I’m 53 yrs old
Greetings from Tokyo ❤️🎌✨ long live Nina 🌸
JJ H.
This song is simply perfection. So hypnotic with it's dreamy quality and imagery produced by superb lyrics. Always one of my favorites of this fantastic band!
maremagnus
My all times favorite song by Nena, lots of 💟&☮️ from🇨🇦
Blessings for your family and friends
nanokiss
Herrlicher Sound - wir wollen mehr von diesen Schwingungen 👍🥳
xlr82u
This was my first dance when I married my lovely wife. The lyrics are so simple but deep. ❤
william crouch
I LOVE NENA SO MUCH I CANT STAND IT. THIS SONG MAKES ME TEAR UP WHEN I WAS IN LOVE AND YOUNG> IVE BEEN LISTENING TO NENA SINCE 1984. SHE GETS ME EVERYTIME> DEFINITELY MY FAVORITE FROM THIS AMAZING TALENTED WOMAN> IF I DIE WITHOUT MEETING NENA I WILL JUST DIE>