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.
Mein Weg ist mein Weg
Nena Lyrics
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Da ist keiner der dich grüßt und Fragen stellt
Und irgendwo da draußen
In der Nacht sollst du dich spüren
Doch alles was dich ausmacht
Ist nur Angst dich wieder zu verlieren
Da ist keiner der dich auffängt, wenn du fällst
Und doch in dieser Dunkelheit stehst du plötzlich im Licht
Zum ersten Mal da siehst du es
Zum ersten Mal zweifelst du nicht
Mein Weg
Ist mein Weg
Ist mein Weg
Und kein Schritt führt mich jemals mehr zurück
Mein Weg
Ist mein Weg
Ist mein Weg
Mit Schatten und mit Tränen
Mit Lachen und mit Glück
Mein Weg ist mein ureigener Weg
Und wie von selbst wird alles um mich leicht
Die Härte schwindet und mein Herz wird weich
Und plötzlich seh ich Augen
Die mir Liebe geben wollen
Gesichter die mich anschaun
Die mich wie ein Gast nach Hause holn
Und wie von selbst wird alles in mir warm
Und ruhig bin ich und lieg in meinem Arm
Die Mauer ist zerbrochen
Die Mauer ist entzwei
Und wo sonst nur die Angst war ist das Kind auf einmal frei
Mein Weg
Ist mein Weg
Das ist mein Weg
Und kein Schritt führt mich jemals mehr zurück
Mein Weg
Ist mein Weg
Das ist mein Weg
Mit Schatten und mit Tränen
Mit Lachen und mit Glück
Mein Weg das ist mein ureigener Weg
Und kein Schritt führt mich jemals mehr zurück
Mein Weg
Ist mein Weg
Ist mein Weg
Mit Schatten und mit Tränen
Mit Lachen und mit Glück
Mein Weg das ist mein ureigener Weg
Das ist mein Weg
Mein ureigener Weg
Das ist mein Weg
Mein Weg
Und ich geh nicht mehr zurück
The song "Mein Weg ist mein Weg" by Nena is about taking ownership of one's path and finding the courage to move forward despite fear and uncertainty. The lyrics describe a lonely journey where there is no one to say goodbye or offer support, but the singer realizes that they are the only one who can provide the strength they need to keep going. The lyrics also highlight the transformative power of self-acceptance, as the singer sheds their fears and doubts and embraces the love and acceptance of others. The chorus repeated throughout the song emphasizes the idea that this is a personal journey, and no step will ever lead the singer back.
The first verse sets the tone for the song by describing the isolating experience of the singer. They are alone in the darkness, struggling with fear and doubt, and feeling the weight of the emotional burdens they carry. However, this verse also introduces the idea of self-realization, as the singer acknowledges that they must feel their way through the darkness and face their fears in order to move forward.
The second verse describes the internal transformation that occurs as the singer takes ownership of their path. They become their own source of strength, and in doing so, they are able to see the world in a new light. The love and support of others are no longer sources of fear and doubt, but sources of comfort and acceptance.
Overall, the song is about the power of self-acceptance and confidence to transform one's path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Da ist keiner der Adieu sagt und dich hält
There is no one to say goodbye to you and hold you
Da ist keiner der dich grüßt und Fragen stellt
There is no one to greet you and ask you questions
Und irgendwo da draußen
And somewhere out there
In der Nacht sollst du dich spüren
In the night you should feel yourself
Doch alles was dich ausmacht
But everything that makes you
Ist nur Angst dich wieder zu verlieren
Is just the fear of losing yourself again
Da ist keiner der dich auffängt, wenn du fällst
There is no one to catch you when you fall
Und der der, dir jetzt Mut macht bist du selbst
And the one who gives you courage now is yourself
Und doch in dieser Dunkelheit stehst du plötzlich im Licht
And yet, in this darkness, you suddenly stand in the light
Zum ersten Mal da siehst du es
For the first time you see it
Zum ersten Mal zweifelst du nicht
For the first time you don't doubt
Mein Weg
My way
Ist mein Weg
Is my way
Ist mein Weg
Is my way
Und kein Schritt führt mich jemals mehr zurück
And no step will ever lead me back
Mein Weg
My way
Ist mein Weg
Is my way
Ist mein Weg
Is my way
Mit Schatten und mit Tränen
With shadows and with tears
Mit Lachen und mit Glück
With laughter and with happiness
Mein Weg ist mein ureigener Weg
My way is my own way
Und wie von selbst wird alles um mich leicht
And as if by itself, everything around me becomes easy
Die Härte schwindet und mein Herz wird weich
The hardness disappears and my heart becomes soft
Und plötzlich seh ich Augen
And suddenly I see eyes
Die mir Liebe geben wollen
That want to give me love
Gesichter die mich anschaun
Faces that look at me
Die mich wie ein Gast nach Hause holn
That welcome me home like a guest
Und wie von selbst wird alles in mir warm
And as if by itself, everything inside me becomes warm
Und ruhig bin ich und lieg in meinem Arm
And I am calm and lying in my own arms
Die Mauer ist zerbrochen
The wall is broken
Die Mauer ist entzwei
The wall is split
Und wo sonst nur die Angst war ist das Kind auf einmal frei
And where there was only fear before, suddenly the child is free
Mein Weg das ist mein ureigener Weg
My way, that is my own way
Das ist mein Weg
That is my way
Mein ureigener Weg
My own way
Mein Weg
My way
Und ich geh nicht mehr zurück
And I will not go back anymore
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Klaus Hoffmann
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