Jeanny

Falco

About Jeanny

"Jeanny" is a song recorded by Austrian musician Falco, released in December 1985 as the third single from his third studio album Falco 3 (1985). It was written and composed by Falco and Rob and Ferdi Bolland, who also produced the song. It was the third song released as a single out of the album in 1986. Controversial due to its lyrics, it nonetheless became a number one hit in numerous European countries. In 2008 the song re-entered the Austrian Single Charts.


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Jeanny, komm, come on
Steh auf, bitte
Du wirst ganz nass
Schon spät, komm
Wir müssen weg hier
Raus aus dem Wald
Verstehst du nicht?
Wo ist dein Schuh?
Du hast ihn verloren
Als ich dir den Weg zeigen musste
Wer hat verloren?
Du, dich?
Ich mich?
Oder
Oder, wir uns?

Jeanny, quit livin' on dreams
Jeanny, life is not what it seems
Such a lonely little girl in a cold, cold world
There's someone who needs you
Jeanny, quit livin' on dreams
Jeanny, life is not what it seems
You're lost in the night
Don't wanna struggle and fight
There's someone who needs you (hey, babe)

Es ist kalt
Wir müssen weg hier, komm
Dein Lippenstift ist verwischt
Du hast ihn gekauft und
Und ich habe es gesehen
Zuviel rot auf deinen Lippen
Und du hast gesagt, „mach mich nicht an“
Aber du warst durchschaut
Augen sagen mehr als Worte
Du brauchst mich doch, hmm?
Alle wissen, dass wir zusammen sind
Ab heute
Jetzt hör' ich sie
Sie kommen
Sie kommen dich zu holen
Sie werden dich nicht finden
Niemand wird dich finden
Du bist bei mir

Jeanny (Jeanny), quit livin' on dreams
Jeanny (Jeanny), life is not what it seems
Such a lonely little girl in a cold, cold world
There's someone who needs you (someone who's gonna need you)
Jeanny (Jeanny), quit livin' on dreams
Jeanny (Jeanny), life is not what it seems
You're lost in the night
Don't wanna struggle and fight
There's someone who needs you (there'someone who's gonna need you,baby)
(Na na, Jeanny)

„Newsflash
In den letzten Monaten
ist die Zahl der vermissten Personen dramatisch angestiegen
Die jüngste Veröffentlichung der lokalen Polizeibehörde
Berichtet von einem weiteren tragischen Fall
Es handelt sich um ein neunzehnjähriges Mädchen
Das zuletzt vor vierzehn Tagen gesehen wurde
Die Polizei schließt die Möglichkeit nicht aus
Dass es sich hier um ein Verbrechen handelt“

Hey ah
As long as someone's gonna need you, babe, na na
Jeanny, quit livin' on dreams
Jeanny, Jeanny, Jeanny
You're lost in the night
Don't wanna struggle and fight
Just know, there's someone who's gonna need you, baby
Jeanny (Jeanny), quit livin' on dreams
Jeanny (Jeanny), life is not what it seems
Such a lonely little girl in a cold, cold world
There's someone who needs you (there's someone who's gonna need you)
Jeanny (Jeanny), quit livin' on dreams (quit living on dreams now)
Jeanny, life is not what it seems
You're lost in the night
Don't wanna struggle and fight
There's someone who's gonna need you
Jeanny (Jeanny), quit livin' on dreams
Jeanny (Jeanny), life is not what it seems
Such a lonely little girl in a cold, cold world (cold world)
There's someone who needs you (there's someone who's gonna need you)
Jeanny (Jeanny), quit livin' on dreams

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Falco

Johann (Hans) Hölzel (19 February 1957 – 6 February 1998), better known by his stage name Falco (help·info), was an Austrian pop and rock musician and rapper. He had several international hits: "Der Kommissar", "Rock Me Amadeus", "Vienna Calling", "Jeanny", "The Sound of Musik", "Coming Home (Jeanny Part 2)" and posthumously, "Out of the Dark". "Rock Me Amadeus" reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts, making him the only artist whose principal language was German to score a number-one hit in the United States. His estate claims he has sold 20 million albums and 15 million singles, which makes him the best selling Austrian singer of all time. more »

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Written by: Johann Hoelzel, Robert Bolland, Ferdinand Bolland

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20 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Jeanny" is a song recorded by Austrian singer "Falco" from his 1985 album "Falco 3".
Controversial Lyrics
The song was controversial upon its release due to its lyrics being interpreted as an allusion to rape.
Chart Performance
Despite the controversy, "Jeanny" reached number one on the charts in several European countries including Germany and Sweden.
Language
"Jeanny" is one of Falco's biggest hits recorded in German, unlike his more international hit "Rock Me Amadeus" which is predominantly in English.
Music Video
The video for "Jeanny" added to the controversy, depicting a young woman being stalked and kidnapped.
Ban
Due to its controversial content, some radio stations in the Netherlands, Germany, and Sweden refused to play "Jeanny".
Trilogy
"Jeanny" is part of a trilogy, with two sequels, "Coming Home (Jeanny Part II, One Year Later)" and "The Spirit Never Dies (Jeanny Final)", all dealing with the disappearance of the character Jeanny.
Falco's Perspective
Falco always stated that "Jeanny" is a song about love, not violence, and that the lyrics are open to interpretation.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists over the years, highlighting its influential nature despite the negative controversy.
Continuous Popularity
Even today, "Jeanny" is considered one of Falco's most popular songs, reflected in its recurring airplay on different radio stations and its inclusion in popular Spotify playlists.
Song Creation
"Jeanny" is a song recorded by Austrian musician and singer Johann "Falco" Hölzel, better known by his stage name Falco. It was released in 1985 as part of his third studio album, "Falco 3".
Songwriting
The song was co-written by Falco and Rob and Ferdi Bolland, Dutch musicians and producers who also worked with Falco on several of his other hits.
Controversy Surrounding Lyrics
The song’s lyrics caused a lot of controversy because they were interpreted as an endorsement of rape. Its perspective appears to tell a story from the viewpoint of a potential rapist following a girl named Jeanny.
Banned in Several Stations
Due to its controversial lyrics, the song was banned on several radio stations across Europe. Despite this, it still managed to top the charts in several countries.
Chart Success
"Jeanny" became Falco's third song to reach number one in the German single charts after "Der Kommissar" and "Rock Me Amadeus". It also reached number one in Sweden and the Netherlands.
Song Series
"Jeanny" is part of a song series, with three other songs continuing the story: "Jeanny Part II - Coming Home", "Jeanny Part III - Where Are You Now?" and "Final Curtain".
Music Video
The music video for "Jeanny" further stirred controversy because it depicts Jeanny as a victim being stalked, and potentially murdered, by an anonymous man.
International Version
The international English version of "Jeanny" is subtitled "Sus-Mix-Spect Crime". This version implies that Jeanny is a missing person, adding more substance to the controversy surrounding the song.
Influence on Popular Culture
The song’s storyline, its controversial subject matter, and the media furor it caused, has led it to be analyzed in multiple cultural and academic contexts.
High Sales
Despite the controversy, or partially because of it, "Jeanny" sold over 2 million copies worldwide making it one of Falco's biggest hits.

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