During the mid-1970s, with guitarist Uli Jon Roth (who replaced Schenker's younger brother Michael) part of the lineup, the music of the Scorpions was defined as hard rock. After Roth's departure in 1978, Schenker and Meine took control of the group, giving them almost all the power to compose music and write lyrics. Matthias Jabs joined in 1978, and with the melodic rock he played and the influence of producer Dieter Dierks in the band, the Scorpions changed their sound to melodic heavy metal mixed with lyrical "power rock ballads", which is evident in the album Lovedrive (1979), which began the evolution of the band's sound, with recording a developed later in several of their albums. Michael Schenker also played on the Lovedrive album. Over the next decade, the band achieved influence, approval from music critics, and significant commercial success with the albums Animal Magnetism (1980), Blackout (1982), Love at First Sting (1984), the live recording World Wide Live (1985), Savage Amusement (1988), their best-selling compilation Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads (1989), and Crazy World (1990), all awarded at least one platinum award in the United States. The band has released thirteen consecutive studio albums that were in the top 10 in Germany, one of which reached No. 1, as well as three consecutive albums that were in the top 10 in the Billboard 200 in the United States. Their latest studio album, Rock Believer, was released in February 2022.
Scorpions are estimated to have sold over 100 million records around the world, making them one of the best-selling hard rock and heavy metal bands. One of their most recognized hits is "Wind of Change" (from Crazy World), a symbolic anthem of the political changes in Eastern Europe in the late 1980s and early 1990s and the fall of the Berlin Wall, and it remains as one of the best-selling singles in the world with over 14 million copies. Two of the songs on their ninth studio album Love at First Sting, "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and "Still Loving You", are regarded as some of the most influential and popular works, both in heavy metal music and among rock ballads, defined as "rock anthem" and "a true hymn of love".
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Discography
Lonesome Crow (1972)
Fly to the Rainbow (1974)
In Trance (1975)
Virgin Killer (1976)
Taken by Force (1977)
Lovedrive (1979)
Animal Magnetism (1980)
Blackout (1982)
Love at First Sting (1984)
Savage Amusement (1988)
Crazy World (1990)
Face the Heat (1993)
Pure Instinct (1996)
Eye II Eye (1999)
Unbreakable (2004)
Humanity: Hour I (2007)
Sting in the Tail (2010)
Return to Forever (2015)
Rock Believer (2022)
2) Scorpions (sometimes also Scorpions S/T) is a band from Barreiro, Portugal.
Falling In Love
Scorpions Lyrics
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You're pretty and nice, it doesn't matter don't you see
I falling in love, it happens to me every day
I'm falling in love, love just seems to slip away
Falling in love
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Falling in love
Falling in love
Uh, uh
Don't tell me your lies, I don't believe a word you say
You do realize, I move around from day to day
I'm falling in love, it happens to me every day
I'm falling in love, love just seems to slip away
I'm falling in love
Uh, uh
Falling in love
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Falling in love
Uh, ah
Falling in love
Falling in love
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Falling in love
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Falling in love
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Falling in love
The Scorpions’ song Falling In Love seems to capture the essence of a recurring feeling that most of us have experienced at some point in our lives - falling in love. The lyrics suggest both a sense of wonder and apprehension about the process of falling in love. The singer in the song says he is unsure if his lover is genuinely interested in him and feels that she is playing games with him. However, he admits that he falls in love all the time, suggesting a level of familiarity with the process. Love is something that seems to slip away from him, highlighting the transience and fleeting nature of romantic feelings.
The repetition of the phrase “falling in love” throughout the song reinforces the idea that love is something that is not necessarily within our control. It happens to us, rather than being a deliberate choice. Despite his uncertainty and doubts, the singer cannot help falling in love. The song touches on themes of uncertainty, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to open oneself up to love. Falling in love can be scary, but the risk is worth it to experience the joy and happiness that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I look in your eyes, I really think you're fooling me
I sense deceit in your eyes, but I still can't help being attracted to you.
You're pretty and nice, it doesn't matter don't you see
I'm aware of your superficial qualities, but they still captivate me regardless.
I falling in love, it happens to me every day
I know I'm prone to falling in love easily and frequently.
I'm falling in love, love just seems to slip away
I'm aware that love is elusive and fleeting, even when it seems within reach.
Don't tell me your lies, I don't believe a word you say
I don't want to hear any falsehoods from you, since I can see through them.
You do realize, I move around from day to day
I lead a transient lifestyle, never settling down in one place or with one person for too long.
I'm falling in love
Regardless of the risks, I'm allowing myself to become emotionally invested in you.
Falling in love
The feeling of falling in love is all-consuming and takes over my thoughts and actions.
Uh, uh
An expression of intense emotion or feeling, like a deep sigh or gasp.
Falling in love
The experience of falling in love is exhilarating and captivating, despite its potential pitfalls.
Uh, ah
An exclamation of excitement or joy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HERMANN ERBEL
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