In 1963, Maffay and his parents emigrated from the Siebenbürgen region in Romania to Germany, like other Transylvanian Saxons. In the same year, he started his first band, The Dukes. After completing his education and spending some time working for Chemigraphics, an art manufacturer, Maffay worked in clubs, where he distributed his music.
Peter Maffay's career began in 1969 with the publication of his first single, "Du" (You in German). It was the biggest German hit in 1970 and brought Maffay instant fame. With the album Steppenwolf in 1979, Maffay became a major music star in Germany. The album sold 1.6 million copies, making it the best selling LP at that time. In 1980, the album Revanche (Revenge) broke his previous record, selling 2.1 million copies.
Maffay holds the German record for the most number one ranked singles in the single and album sales charts, including 12 albums. In addition, most of his studio albums reached the top ten. He also holds a German record for most albums to have sold over one million copies, with 14. His latest album ,Laut und Leise (Loud and Quiet), became the fourteenth.
Altogether, Maffay has sold over 35 million records. Since 1980, each of his 13 tours (roughly every 2 years) has ranked among the three most visited attractions each season in Germany, with nine of them ranked first in that category.
Maffay also created a string of fairy tales about a little green dragon named Tabaluga, which was spread out onto four albums. The piece was also turned into a musical. Maffay went on tour individually with Tabaluga & Lilli in Germany; he later released a live album, DVD and live TV broadcast. The tour included Peter Maffay, Alexis, Nino de Angelo, Rufus Beck, and Carl Carlton among others.
In 1998, Maffay collaborated to create an album with artists from all corners of the world, including Aboriginal singers and musicians from Israel.
He also starred in two films directed by Peter Patzak - The Joker in 1986, and Captured in Yemen in 1999. In addition, Maffay played a supporting role in the feature "The Polar Bear".
Angela
Peter Maffay Lyrics
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Angela ich geh für dich durch's Feuer
Du bist das Mädchen
Für das ich lebe
Dem ich alles gebe
Wann immer du mich brauchst
Ich werde da sein für dich
Angela ich geh für dich durch's Feuer
Angela für dich geh ich durch's Feuer
Du bist das Mädchen, bei dem ich bleibe
Mit dir an der Seite
Will ich durch Sturm und Regen
Und durch dick und dünn gehen
Du bist das Mädchen
Das mir vertrauen kann
Und fest auf mich bauen kann
Wenn keiner mehr zu dir hält, lass ich dich nicht im Stich
Angela ich geh für dich durch's Feuer
Angela für dich geh ich durch's Feuer
Angela ich geh für dich durch's Feuer
Du bist das Mädchen
Du ganz alleine
Von dem ich meine
Dass wir uns auch in fünfzig Jahren lieben wie heut'
The song "Angela" by Peter Maffay is a love ballad about a girl that he adores and is willing to do anything for. The first line of the chorus "Angela für dich geh ich durch's Feuer" (Angela, I'll go through fire for you) shows his dedication to her and his willingness to make sacrifices for her sake. He then repeats this line again in the second half of the chorus to emphasize his love for her.
In the verses, Peter describes his deep love for Angela and how she is the reason he lives. He is willing to give her everything and be there for her whenever she needs him. He sees her as someone he can trust and someone he can build a future with. He promises to stand by her through thick and thin and not leave her alone even when no one else is there for her.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of love and devotion towards someone special and the willingness to go to great lengths for them. The lyrics are heartfelt and the melody is moving, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Angela für dich geh ich durch's Feuer
I am willing to do anything for you, even risk my life
Angela ich geh für dich durch's Feuer
I am willing to do anything for you, even risk my life
Du bist das Mädchen
Für das ich lebe
You are the girl who gives my life meaning
Dem ich alles gebe
Wann immer du mich brauchst
Ich werde da sein für dich
I will give you everything and be there for you whenever you need me
Du bist das Mädchen, bei dem ich bleibe
Mit dir an der Seite
Will ich durch Sturm und Regen
Und durch dick und dünn gehen
I want to stay by your side through all the ups and downs of life, no matter what challenges we may face
Du bist das Mädchen
Das mir vertrauen kann
Und fest auf mich bauen kann
Wenn keiner mehr zu dir hält, lass ich dich nicht im Stich
You are the girl I can trust and rely on, even when no one else is there for you
Du bist das Mädchen
Du ganz alleine
Von dem ich meine
Dass wir uns auch in fünfzig Jahren lieben wie heut'
You are the only girl I love and I believe we will still love each other just as much in fifty years
Angela ich geh für dich durch's Feuer
I am willing to do anything for you, even risk my life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Michael Kunze, Udo Juergens
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