#31: Nena – 99 Red Balloons
Whether you’re a fan of German music or not, there is a good chance you have heard the song “99 Red Balloons.” Initially released in German under the title “99 Luftballoons,” many people have argued that the two songs have two different meanings, even though they are meant to be the same.
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“99 Luftballoons” was created as an anti-war anthem against nuclear warfare. People argue that the song’s original message has been lost in the English translation, and it has now taken on a different meaning. Upon first listening, it sounded pretty upbeat and happy, which confused non-German-speaking people for a long time.