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.
Private Eye
The Twins Lyrics
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Nor do I need to cause you're so near
Don't speak to you
But every word that you say I hear
Can't betray me
All of your secrets are known to me
Nor deceive me
I see things nobody else can see
I can see inside your home and your mind
But my motives are good you will find
Well I'm a private eye
I'm watching you all the day and the night
I'm a private eye
I simply can't let you out of my sight
I am with her
I am the shadow down by her feet
I'm the stranger
Who's rented the room just across the street
I can see inside her home and her mind
But my motives are good she will find
Well I'm a private eye
I'm watching her all the day and the night
I'm a private eye
I simply can't let her out of my sight
The Twins's song "Private Eye" is a creepy yet fascinating track that explores the concept of surveillance and stalking. It presents the narrative of a private detective or investigator who is closely monitoring the subject's every move both physically and mentally. The lyrics are quite straightforward, with the singer stating that they do not know the subject, but they are so near that they do not need to. They do not even speak to the person, and yet they can hear everything they say. The singer adds that they cannot be betrayed or deceived since they can see everything that nobody else can.
The lyrics then transition to the singer confessing that they are the private eye, who is always watching the subject and cannot let them out of their sight. The language used to describe the singer's actions is quite ominous, with lines such as "I am the shadow down by her feet" and "I'm the stranger who's rented the room just across the street." The tone of the song is intended to create a sense of unease and discomfort in the listener, especially as the singer reveals that they can see into the subject's home and mind.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know you
I have no personal relationship or connection with you
Nor do I need to cause you're so near
Despite our physical proximity, I do not require a relationship with you
Don't speak to you
I do not engage in conversation with you
But every word that you say I hear
Although we do not converse, I am aware of the words that come from your mouth
Can't betray me
You are unable to deceive or mislead me
All of your secrets are known to me
I am aware of all the private information that you possess
Nor deceive me
You are unable to trick me or lead me astray
I see things nobody else can see
I possess knowledge and insight that is not available to others
I can see inside your home and your mind
I am able to access information about your personal life and thoughts
But my motives are good you will find
I have positive intentions despite my surveillance and observation
Well I'm a private eye
I am a person who investigates and monitors the lives of others
I'm watching you all the day and the night
I am constantly observing and monitoring your actions and behavior
I simply can't let you out of my sight
I am unable to ignore or disregard your actions or movements
I am with her
I am monitoring and observing a specific woman
I am the shadow down by her feet
I am constantly present and observant, often unseen by my subject
I'm the stranger
I am an unknown and unfamiliar person to my subject and those around them
Who's rented the room just across the street
I have secured a location that allows me to closely observe my subject's actions and movements
Well I'm a private eye
I am a person who investigates and monitors the lives of others
I'm watching her all the day and the night
I am constantly observing and monitoring my subject's actions and behavior
I simply can't let her out of my sight
I am unable to ignore or disregard my subject's actions or movements
Contributed by Callie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Perfect Song
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The sound of my youth. Can't be any better
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cool
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