1) The Twins is a synthpop g… Read Full Bio ↴There are several band named The Twins:
1) The Twins is a synthpop group from Germany.
2) The Twins was an indiepop group from UK
3) The Twins were a disco band from the Netherlands
4) The Twins, Australian soapstars turn pop act
5) The Twins, Vinny and Tyler Trierweiler are real life twin producers from Grand Rapids, MI.
1)THE TWINS STORY
In 1980, Sven Dohrow and Ronny Schreinzer decided to put a new band together, after they had played in various bands as a guitar-player and a drummer.
In the beginning they were inspired by bands like Tubeway Army, Gary Numan, OMD and Depeche Mode.
The name "TWINS" might sound a bit funny for english speaking fans because Sven and Ronny are definitely no twins (you guessed it, Einstein) and the name itself isn't very ingenious. The idea behind the name was to describe the way of working when they put their music together. In fact, there are no other persons involved during the process of making a TWINS record. Sven and Ronny are the composers, arrangers, musicians and producers and they are also responsible for mixing and mastering of the final product.
Their first single "The Desert Place" turned out to be a real dancefloor-smasher in Germany and the remixed long-version of this song entered the US-Billboard-Dance-Charts in 1981. The big European breakthrough came when they entered the Italian charts with their song "Face To Face" and it was one of the best-selling singles in Italy 1983.
After "Face To Face" they hit the Italian charts a few more times with songs like "Not the loving kind" and "Ballet Dancer". Due to the success in many European countries, some of the German radiostations started playing their songs and all of a sudden the TWINS had a chart-hit with "Ballet Dancer". During these days it was very unusual for a German dancefloor-band to have success in their own country. However, they next titles to hit the German charts were "Love System" and "Love in the Dark".
Due to their big success, Sven and Ronny had to put together a live-band because the fans wanted to see them on stage as well. The TWINS had the chance to prove that they were no "one-hit-wonder"
and according to their fans, their live-act was worth the money. They did many tours throughout Europe with their new five piece band, including a drummer who turned every show into an exciting event due to his powerful support for every TWINS song. A bit later the band set-up was changed again. The fact that Ronny had played drums for many years, enabled the TWINS to add more excitement to the bands live-shows by adding a few parts for two drummers.
By the end of 1987 after the TWINS had released their album "Hold on to your dreams" they were offered to do a tour in the Soviet Union which brought them to Moskow and Leningrad. During these 10 concerts the had the opportunity to play in front of a 120.000 people audience.
After the tour was finished Sven and Ronny decided to take a break and to produce some other artists in their own studios. In 1991 the TWINS had their "comeback" when they released a remix album of their greatest hits which was called "The ClassicsRemixed". The success of this CD was overwhelming and they thought that it's about time to put together a new album as well.
It took them nearly two years to finish this next album because they wanted to make the album as good as possible. The album was called "The Impossible Dream" and the song "Tonight" which was also featured on the album, made them hit the charts once again.
To complete their line of greatest hits CD's, they released the "12inch Classics"-CD in '94, which features many long-versions and mixes based on their greatest hits.
In recent years the TWINS played a few concerts in Germany with their new live-band.
Album Discography:
Passion Factory 1981
Modern Lifestyle 1982
A Wild Romance 1983
Until The End Of Time 1984
Hold On To Your Dreams 1986
The Classics - Remixed 1992
The Impossible Dream 1993
12" Classics 1994
Ballet Dancer (Best of..) 1998
Live in Sweden - CD 2005
Live in Sweden - DVD 2006
12" Classics and rare tracks 2006
Singles Collection (Double-CD) 2008
Video Classics and rare clips (DVD) 2009
An Impossible Dream (Double-CD) 2011
2) The Twins was the duo of Paul McTell (also in the band The McTells) and Gillian. The Twins also shared members with Rig Veeda and released solo as well as split records and cassettes on the Illusion Production and Bi-Joopiter labels in the late eighties
All play highly idyosyncratic rock in a skeletal, surrealist way.
3) The Twins were a Dutch disco band from the early 1980's. In 1982 They released a cover of the Zager & Evans 1969 hit 'In The Year 2525' (b/w How Has Life Been Treating You) on the Salsoul label.
4) The Twins was the artist name for the first release by Gayle & Gillian Blakeney who, as with many before them, graduated from Australian soap opera 'Neighbours' to a music venture. Following both Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan, the Blakeney twins hooked up with PWL for 'All Mixed Up' before using their forenames - Gayle & Gillian - on future releases.
Birds And Dogs
The Twins Lyrics
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The way it all began
Times are changing
And my thoughts are lost in space
Birds and dogs
Something very special
I'm thinking about the two of us
And it turned me inside out
Birds and dogs
Now when hours seem longer
I'll be alone with endless sounds and noise
It won't break down, no chance to rest
And it sounds like a thousand birds and dogs
Seasons fading away
There will always be tomorrow
Restless shadows follow my rut
Exploring to my inside
Birds and dogs
Now when hours seem longer...
In the song Birds And Dogs by The Twins, the lyrics can be interpreted in several ways. The singer seems to be struggling to organize their thoughts, piecing together fragments of memories and experiences from long ago. The line "the way it all began" suggests that there was some significant event or encounter that triggered this deep reflection.
As the singer delves deeper into their thoughts, they realize that they are struggling to adapt to the changes happening around them. The line "times are changing and my thoughts are lost in space" conveys a sense of disorientation and confusion. It's possible that the singer is experiencing some significant life changes, such as the end of a relationship or the loss of a loved one. The reference to birds and dogs might suggest that they are feeling trapped or overwhelmed, like a bird or dog desperately trying to escape their confinement.
The second verse of the song reveals that the singer is thinking about someone special, someone who has turned their world upside down. They are consumed with thoughts of this person and it seems to be affecting them deeply. The line "it turned me inside out" suggests that their feelings are intense and overwhelming.
As the song continues, the singer describes the experience of being alone with their thoughts. They are bombarded by "endless sounds and noise" and it feels like there is no escape. The reference to seasons fading away suggests that time is passing slowly and that the singer is struggling to find meaning or purpose in their life.
Overall, Birds And Dogs by The Twins is a deeply introspective and emotional song that delves into the complexities of human experience. The references to birds and dogs suggest that the singer is feeling trapped and overwhelmed, while the focus on memories and personal reflection conveys a sense of searching and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Piecing together my thoughts
I am trying to make sense of my thoughts and organize them
The way it all began
Reflecting on how everything started
Times are changing
Things are evolving and things are not the same as they used to be
And my thoughts are lost in space
I am feeling confused and my mind is wandering aimlessly
Birds and dogs
A phrase used to express the chaos of life and the multitude of things happening at once
Something very special
Something meaningful and significant happened
Had taken place in my life
It occurred in my life
I'm thinking about the two of us
Mental reflections about me and someone else
And it turned me inside out
It caused me to feel deeply and emotionally affected me
Now when hours seem longer
When I have more time to think and reflect, such as in moments of solitude
I'll be alone with endless sounds and noise
I am alone with my thoughts, and there is noise and chaos around me, making it hard to focus
It won't break down, no chance to rest
The noise and chaos won't stop, and there is no opportunity to calm down
And it sounds like a thousand birds and dogs
The noise and chaos are intense and feel like a huge number of things are happening at once
Seasons fading away
The seasons are changing and time is passing
There will always be tomorrow
There is always the hope and possibility of the future
Restless shadows follow my rut
I am seeking change, but my old patterns still persist
Exploring to my inside
I am introspective and trying to understand myself better
Contributed by Eva R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.