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.
Winter Sommer
Nena Lyrics
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Gedanken drehen sich im Kreis
Ich verlass mein Luftschloss und folge Dir
Indem ich danach greif
Keine Spur von Leuten hier
Ich seh nur zu und schweig
Doch all das was ich seh
Das deutet mir
Was wäre der Winter ohne Sommer
Sicherlich furchtbar allein, ich vermisse dich
Denk an jede Sekunde
Und kann mich nicht befreien
Bist du noch da wenn ich geh und dann wiederkomme
Wenn ja dann sag nicht nein
denn ohne dich scheint in meinem Herz keine Sonne
doch es möchte scheinen
Ich frag mich selbst „Wie läuft's bei dir“
Die Antwort lässt mich kalt,
Wie ein Teil von mir durch ein Meer von Häusern irrt
Und dich nur kurz streift
Damit Sehnsucht nicht zum Versäumnis wird
Bette ich mich ein
In die Hoffnung das Morgen endlich Heute wird
Ich wär gern hier zu zweit
Was wär der Winter ohne Sommer
Sicherlich furchtbar allein, ich vermiss dich
Denk an dich jede Sekunde
Und kann mich nicht befreien
Bist du noch da wenn ich geh und dann wiederkomme
Wenn ja dann sag nicht nein
Denn ohne dich scheint in meinem Herzen keine Sonne
Doch es möchte scheinen
Bist du noch da wenn ich geh und dann wiederkomme
Wenn ja dann sag nicht nein
Denn ohne dich scheint in meinem Herzen keine Sonne
Doch es möchte scheinen
In the lyrics of Nena's song "Winter Sommer," the singer is reflecting on their thoughts and feelings of longing for a romantic partner. The opening lines describe how the singer sees their reflection in the clouds and their thoughts spinning in cycles. They leave their "Luftschloss" (fantasy world) to go after their desired partner, but they encounter no one else around. The singer reflects on their desire to be together with this person, to experience something beautiful and meaningful, even if just for a brief moment. They ask themselves how the other person is doing, but the answer leaves them feeling cold, and the distance between them seems vast, like a sea of buildings.
The chorus repeats the question "What would winter be without summer?" The winter represents their current state of loneliness and isolation, while the summer represents the warmth and brightness of a fulfilling relationship. The singer declares their inability to escape their thoughts and feelings of longing for their partner. They ask if the other person will still be there when they return and pray that they will be. They declare that the absence of the person makes their heart feel empty and dark, and they hope for a glimmer of hope that things will work out.
Line by Line Meaning
Ich seh dein Spiegelbild im Wolkenspiel
I see your reflection in the clouds
Gedanken drehen sich im Kreis
Thoughts are going around in circles
Ich verlass mein Luftschloss und folge Dir
I leave my castle in the air and follow you
Indem ich danach greif
By reaching out for it
Keine Spur von Leuten hier
No trace of people here
Ich seh nur zu und schweig
I just watch and stay quiet
Doch all das was ich seh
But all that I see
Das deutet mir
It indicates to me
Ich wär gern hier zu zweit
I would love to be here with you
Was wäre der Winter ohne Sommer
What would winter be without summer
Sicherlich furchtbar allein, ich vermisse dich
Certainly terrible alone, I miss you
Denk an jede Sekunde
I think of every second
Und kann mich nicht befreien
And I can't free myself
Bist du noch da wenn ich geh und dann wiederkomme
Are you still there when I leave and come back
Wenn ja dann sag nicht nein
If yes, then don't say no
denn ohne dich scheint in meinem Herz keine Sonne
Because without you, there is no sunshine in my heart
doch es möchte scheinen
But it wants to shine
Ich frag mich selbst „Wie läuft's bei dir“
I ask myself "How are you doing"
Die Antwort lässt mich kalt,
The answer leaves me cold
Wie ein Teil von mir durch ein Meer von Häusern irrt
Like a part of me wandering through a sea of houses
Und dich nur kurz streift
And only briefly touches you
Damit Sehnsucht nicht zum Versäumnis wird
So that yearning doesn't become neglect
Bette ich mich ein
I go to bed
In die Hoffnung das Morgen endlich Heute wird
In the hope that tomorrow will finally become today
Bist du noch da wenn ich geh und dann wiederkomme
Are you still there when I leave and come back
Wenn ja dann sag nicht nein
If yes, then don't say no
Denn ohne dich scheint in meinem Herzen keine Sonne
Because without you, there is no sunshine in my heart
Doch es möchte scheinen
But it wants to shine
Bist du noch da wenn ich geh und dann wiederkomme
Are you still there when I leave and come back
Wenn ja dann sag nicht nein
If yes, then don't say no
Denn ohne dich scheint in meinem Herzen keine Sonne
Because without you, there is no sunshine in my heart
Doch es möchte scheinen
But it wants to shine
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER BINDER, THOMAS HUEBNER, NORMAN SINN
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