You Can Win If You Want
Modern Talking
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You packed your things in a carpetbag Left and never looking back Rings on your fingers, paint on your toes Music where ever you go You don't fit in a smalltown world But I feel you're the girl for me Rings on your fingers, paint on your toes You're leaving town where nobody knows You can win if you want If you want it, you will win On your way you will see that life is more than fantasy Take my hand, follow me Oh, you've got a brand new friend for your life You can win if you want If you want it you will win Oh, come on, take a chance for a brand new wild romance Take my hand for the night And your feelings will be right, hold me tight Oh, darkness finds you on your own Endless highways keep on rolling on You're miles and miles from your home But you never want to phone your home A steady job and a nice young man Your parents had your future planned Rings on your finger, paint on your toes That's the way your story goes You can win if you want If you want it, you will win On your way you will see that life is more than fantasy Take my hand, follow me Oh, you've got a brand new friend for your life You can win if you want If you want it you will win Oh, come on, take a chance for a brand new wild romance Take my hand for the night And your feelings will be right, hold me tight You can win if you want If you want it you will win Oh, come on, take a chance for a brand new wild romance Take my hand for the night And your feelings will be right
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Written by: Dieter Bohlen
Lyrics © Hansa Musik Verlag, Royalty Network
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre"You Can Win If You Want" is a song in the Eurodisco genre, reflecting the upbeat, danceable characteristics of the mid-1980s Eurodance music scene.
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Debut Album AppearanceIt was the second track on their debut album "The 1st Album", which was released by Hansa records in 1985.
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Chart PerformanceThe song went on to become a chart-topper in Germany (their homeland), Austria, Switzerland, and Sweden. It further reached the top ten in Norway, Spain, the Netherlands, and South Africa.
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SongwritersThe song was composed by German music producer Dieter Bohlen and English lyricist Steve Benson (a pseudonym used by Dieter Bohlen himself).
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Video SpotlightThe music video for the song features some of the icons of the eighties, like the DeLorean car, a staple in famous movies like "Back to The Future".
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Cover VersionsIt was later covered by a multitude of artists, including Chris Norman, Thomas Anders (who was a part of Modern Talking), and many others.
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Re-releaseIn 1998, a new rap version of the song was released featuring Eric Singleton, further earning the song modern-day recognition.
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Musical StyleIt is well known for its distinctive combination of synthpop and new wave elements along with catchy melodic hooks.
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Lyrics ThemeLyrically, "You Can Win If You Want" has been lauded for its positive and motivating message, encouraging listeners not to give up on their dreams and be confident in their abilities to achieve their goals.
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InfluenceAs one of Modern Talking's biggest hits, it played a significant role in the group's rise to prominence and influenced the music of other European synthpop groups.
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