99 Luftballons
Nena
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Hast du etwas Zeit für mich Dann singe ich ein Lied für dich Von neundneunzig Luftballons Auf ihrem Weg zum Horizont Denkst du vielleicht grad an mich Dann singe ich ein Lied für dich Von neundneunzig Luftballons Und, dass so was von so was kommt Neundneunzig Luftballons Auf ihrem Weg zum Horizont Hielt man für UFOs aus dem All Darum schickte ein General 'Ne Fliegerstaffel hinterher Alarm zu geben, wenn's so wär Dabei waren dort am Horizont Nur neundneunzig Luftballons Neundneunzig Düsenflieger Jeder war ein großer Krieger Hielten sich für Captain Kirk Es gab ein großes Feuerwerk Die Nachbarn haben nichts gerafft Und fühlten sich gleich angemacht Dabei schoss man am Horizont Auf neundneunzig Luftballons Neundneunzig Kriegsminister Streichholz und Benzinkanister Hielten sich für schlaue Leute Witterten schon fette Beute Riefen Krieg und wollten Macht Mann, wer hätte das gedacht Dass es einmal soweit kommt Wegen neundneunzig Luftballons Wegen neundneunzig Luftballons Neundneunzig Luftballons Neundneunzig Jahre Krieg Ließen keinen Platz für Sieger Kriegsminister gibt's nicht mehr Und auch keine Düsenflieger Heute zieh' ich meine Runden Seh' die Welt in Trümmern liegen Hab 'n Luftballon gefunden Denk' an dich und lass' ihn fliegen
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Written by: Joern-Uwe Fahrenkrog-Peterson, Carlo Karges
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"99 Luftballons" was released by Nena, a German band, in 1983. The song was part of their self-titled album, also named "Nena."
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100, #1 on Canada RPM Top Singles and UK Singles (Official Charts Company), and among the top 10 in several other countries.
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Original and English VersionThe song was initially recorded in German and then re-recorded in English as "99 Red Balloons." However, both versions carry different meanings.
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Anti-War MessageThe song uses the imagery of 99 red balloons to depict the disastrous consequences of a nuclear war.
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LyricsThe inspiration for the lyrics came to Nena's guitarist Carlo Karges during a Rolling Stones concert in Berlin when he saw balloons floating in the sky and wondered what would happen if they floated over the Berlin Wall into the Soviet sector.
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German Success"99 Luftballons" is often considered a one-hit-wonder outside of Germany. However, Nena went on to become one of the most successful pop acts in German music history.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered and sampled by numerous artists since its release and has been used in many movies, TV shows, and video games.
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Language Success"99 Luftballons" is one of the few pop songs in the German language that has achieved significant success in the English-speaking world.
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Historical Context"99 Luftballons" was released during the peak of the Cold War, and its pessimistic depiction of war and conflict resonated with many who were living in fear of a nuclear confrontation.
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Sales and CertificationsAs of 2021, the song is estimated to have sold over 2 million copies worldwide and has been certified gold or platinum in several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
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