Jeanny
Falco
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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 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 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 Newsflash In den letzten Monaten ist die Zahl Der vermissten Personen dramatisch angestiegen Die jüngste Veröffentlichung der lokalen Polizei Behörde 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 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 Jeanny (Jeanny), quit livin' on dreams (quit living 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'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 There's someone who needs you
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Written by: Johann Hoelzel, Robert Bolland, Ferdinand Bolland
Lyrics © AUSTRO-MECHANA GMBH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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".
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Controversial LyricsThe song was controversial upon its release due to its lyrics being interpreted as an allusion to rape.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the controversy, "Jeanny" reached number one on the charts in several European countries including Germany and Sweden.
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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.
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Music VideoThe video for "Jeanny" added to the controversy, depicting a young woman being stalked and kidnapped.
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BanDue to its controversial content, some radio stations in the Netherlands, Germany, and Sweden refused to play "Jeanny".
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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.
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Falco's PerspectiveFalco always stated that "Jeanny" is a song about love, not violence, and that the lyrics are open to interpretation.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, highlighting its influential nature despite the negative controversy.
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Continuous PopularityEven 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.
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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".
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SongwritingThe 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.
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Controversy Surrounding LyricsThe 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.
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Banned in Several StationsDue 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.
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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.
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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".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Jeanny" further stirred controversy because it depicts Jeanny as a victim being stalked, and potentially murdered, by an anonymous man.
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International VersionThe 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.
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Influence on Popular CultureThe 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.
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High SalesDespite 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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