Prior to embarking on a solo career, Sandra was the lead singer of the all-female disco trio Arabesque, which had a massive following in Japan and the Soviet Union. Also, between 1990 and 2001, she provided vocals on album releases of the very successful musical project Enigma, which had top 10 hits in North America and the United Kingdom. A cult star with a devoted fan base, Sandra remains one of the most popular singers of the 1980s in Continental Europe. During the height of her popularity, she even managed to outsell Madonna in a number of countries around the world. With sales in excess of 33 million records worldwide, Sandra has established her position as the most successful German female vocalist.
Albums
The Long Play (1985)
Mirrors (1986)
Into a Secret Land (1988)
Paintings in Yellow (1990)
Close to Seven (1992)
Fading Shades (1995)
The Wheel of Time (2002)
The Art of Love (2007)
Back to Life (2009)
Stay in Touch (2012)
don't cry
Sandra Lyrics
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Why don't you take it
Wait a little longer
An' see how they make it
Twinin' with time
Why can't you see me
Risk of eclipse
Return to zero
The breakup of the world
Don't cry
We're gonna save our lifes
An' time is on my side
Don't cry
I'm gonna realize
The breakup of the world
Baby please don't cry
We can forgive
We're gonna try
Baby please don't cry
I wanna live
I fear the breakup of the world
World is torn an' tattered
Why can't you take it
Hope a little longer
An' see how we'll make it
Swallow your pride
Why can't you see me
Risk of eclipse
If you can't forgive me
Return to zero
The breakup of the world
Don't cry
We're gonna save our lifes
An' time is on my side
Don't cry
I'm gonna realize
The breakup of the world
Baby please don't cry
We can forgive
We're gonna try
I wanna live
I fear the breakup of the world
The song "Don't Cry" by Sandra seems to be a plea for forgiveness and unity in the face of an uncertain future. The opening lines suggest that people are crowding together and that the singer is urging someone to take a step back and wait to see how things will turn out. The lines "Twinin' with time / Why can't you see me," could suggest that time is passing the singer by and they feel unnoticed or left behind. The risk of eclipse could mean that something is blocking or overshadowing the singer's relationship with the other person. The phrase "return to zero" could refer to a reset or do-over of the relationship or situation.
In the second verse, the world is described as torn and tattered, but the singer encourages the other person to hold onto hope and to swallow their pride. The risk of eclipse is mentioned again, suggesting that forgiveness is necessary to overcome or prevent a potential breakdown of the relationship, or possibly even on a larger scale. The repeated plea "baby please don't cry" could denote sadness, fear, or frustration, but the singer remains determined to try and save the situation and "live."
The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the fear of the "breakup of the world," which could represent the end of a relationship or a larger societal collapse. The repeated request to "not cry" could suggest that the singer is attempting to comfort the other person or themselves, but the hopeful phrases "we're gonna save our lives," "time is on my side," and "I'm gonna realize" show a determination to overcome the fear of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
People crowd together
People gather in large groups
Why don't you take it
Why don't you accept it
Wait a little longer
Be patient
An' see how they make it
And see how they manage or succeed
Twinin' with time
Moving in sync with time
Why can't you see me
Why can't you acknowledge me
Risk of eclipse
Possibility of darkness
If you can't forgive me
If you cannot pardon me
Return to zero
Go back to the start
The breakup of the world
The disintegration of the world as we know it
Don't cry
Don't shed tears
We're gonna save our lifes
We are going to rescue ourselves
An' time is on my side
And time is in favor of me
I'm gonna realize
I am going to accomplish
Baby please don't cry
Darling, please don't weep
We can forgive
We are capable of forgiving
We're gonna try
We are going to attempt
I wanna live
I desire to survive
I fear the breakup of the world
I am afraid of the disintegration of the world as we know it
World is torn an' tattered
The world is torn and damaged
Hope a little longer
Keep a little faith
An' see how we'll make it
And see how we will manage or succeed
Swallow your pride
Let go of your ego
Contributed by Mason F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@memodys6115
Love you Sandra. You are the legend of 80’s.
@modernmabuse
Best Sandra song!
@carlodemergasso7374
After 35 years Is beautyful Song ....
@suddenghost1328
I repeat : voices like this, don't exist anymore
@stephanacca5450
Tolle Frau und super gute Musik.
@jakev5215
So deep, so beautiful, so real, so much.
@user-mh7sm4rs6r
1978 -1988 года золотое десятилетия всплеска во всех направлениях мировой культуры и инженерии. Лучшая аппаратура, самые надежные автомобили, шедевральная музыка, прорывные изобретения. Такое дается раз в 150 лет. Кто жил в это время - тот познал апофеоз счастья.
@user-qm6ej3uo2j
Прорыв в музыке в исполнении в иженерии золтое время мечтаю попасть в тот период всё живое настоящее от души делалсь для людей
@HM-qw1kp
90-е тоже десятилетие эмоций в музыке и кино.
@user-mh7sm4rs6r
@@HM-qw1kp Фильмы Голливуда были неплохие , но далеки до Золотого Века. Т.е. стало больше злобы и отсутствовал Хэппи Энд. В кино ходят отдохнуть душой от адовых мук ашкеназного геноцида, а зрителю преподносят депресняк. В музыке 90-х тем более не было души. Техно, Рэп , скачущие макаки, синтетическая долбежка. Америкосовские Спирсы и прочая мяукающая дрянь весьма далеки от душевных композиций Арабески, Токинг, Секла, Бэд Бойз. Ну и арт-рок превратился в тупую кашу драйв дисторшна. Все Золотые рок группы мира погнали воющую лажу. Достаточно объективного мнения населения мира.