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.
Us And Them
Nena Lyrics
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And after all we're only ordinary men
Me, and you
God only knows it's not what we would choose to do
Forward he cried from the rear
And the front rank died
The General sat, and the lines on the map
Moved from side to side
Black and blue
And who knows which is which and who is who
Up and Down
And in the end it's only round and round and round
Haven you heard it's a battle of words
The poster bearer cried
Listen son, said the man with the gun
There's room for you inside
Down and Out
It can't be helped but there's a lot of it about
With, without
And who'll deny it's what the fightin's all about
Out of the way, it's a busy day
I've got things on my mind
For want of the price of tea and a slice
The old man died
Nena's cover of the Pink Floyd hit, Us and Them, may at first seem like a simple exploration of the dichotomy between us and them. However, taking a deeper look into the lyrics reveals a commentary on war and those who are caught up in it. The line "And after all we're only ordinary men" speaks not only to the shared humanity between opposing sides, but also to the fact that it is the common folk who suffer the most during wartime, despite not having a say in the decision to go to war in the first place. The use of terms such as "black and blue" and "up and down" is representative of the chaotic and ever-shifting nature of war, where it can be difficult to decipher who is on which side, as well as the fact that victory is not always clear-cut. The line "Haven't you heard it's a battle of words" is a clever play on words, symbolizing the fact that war is often sparked by heated rhetoric that eventually leads to violence.
The second stanza of the song focuses on the aftermath of war, and the inevitable casualties that result from it. The line "Out of the way, it's a busy day" speaks to the fact that, despite the loss of life, the world continues to move on, and that war is often seen as just another daily occurrence. The mention of the "old man" who dies due to a lack of resources, such as tea and bread, is a poignant reminder that, even in times of peace, there are those who are left behind, struggling to survive. The use of the phrase "it can't be helped but there's a lot of it about" suggests that the loss of life is something to be expected, and that there is very little anyone can do about it.
Overall, Nena's cover of Us and Them is a somber and sobering reminder of the impact war can have on ordinary people, and how the lines between us and them can often be blurred by the chaos of battle.
Line by Line Meaning
Us, and them
The division between different groups of people.
And after all we're only ordinary men
Regardless of our differences or affiliations, we are all just human beings.
Me, and you
The individual relationships between people.
God only knows it's not what we would choose to do
Despite our best intentions, sometimes life leads us down paths we never intended to take.
Forward he cried from the rear
Leaders directing actions from a safe distance, while their followers face danger.
And the front rank died
In war, the first soldiers to enter the fray are often the first to fall.
The General sat, and the lines on the map
Moved from side to side
War is fought by those in charge, often far from the front lines, and the results of their decisions are reflected on maps.
Black and blue
And who knows which is which and who is who
In conflict, it is difficult to differentiate between the opposing sides, and there are often casualties on both sides.
Up and Down
And in the end it's only round and round and round
The cyclical and seemingly never-ending nature of conflict and violence.
Haven you heard it's a battle of words
The poster bearer cried
Even in times of peace, there can still be tension and disagreement through the use of language and propaganda.
Listen son, said the man with the gun
There's room for you inside
The message that using violence and force can create a sense of belonging and power, drawing people to certain causes.
Down and Out
It can't be helped but there's a lot of it about
Poverty and helplessness can be found in many places, and often there is not much that can be done to alleviate these issues.
With, without
And who'll deny it's what the fightin's all about
The struggle between those who have and those who have not, and how this can lead to conflict and fighting.
Out of the way, it's a busy day
I've got things on my mind
People can be so focused on their individual goals and tasks that they do not take time to consider the bigger picture or the needs of others.
For want of the price of tea and a slice
The old man died
Poverty and lack of resources can lead to death and suffering, even for those who have lived long lives.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Richard William Wright, George Roger Waters
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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