RELEASE DATE:
November 29, 2013
RECORD LABEL:
Sony Music
ALBUM PERFORMERS
Klaus Meine:
Lead Vocals
Rudolf Schenker:
Guitar
Backing Vocals
Matthias Jabs:
Guitar
Backing Vocals
Paweł Mąciwoda:
Bass Guitar
Backing Vocals
James Kottak:
Drums
Backing Vocals
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MTV Unplugged – Live In Athens

1. Sting in the Tail LYRICS
Save me from myself before I'm going down
My world went kind of crazy spinning 'round'n'round
My body's in a mess from head to toe
Got nothing to lose and nowhere to go

I'm driving out of town just follow my heart
I think I'm gonna be a rock'n'roll star
The girls would go mad I'd give 'em all I can give
If I had a cheap guitar and one dirty riff

Jo Jo I got to go
Here comes another show

Hail hail a sting in the tail
Hail hail a sting in the tail
Hail hail a sting in the tail
Hail hail a sting in the tail

Rocking night after night day after day
There's plenty of love and no escape
Life's screaming and rolling like a monster train
Destination to nowhere I won't be late

Jo Jo I got to go
Here comes another show

Hail hail a sting in the tail
Hail hail a sting in the tail
Hail hail a sting in the tail
Hail hail a sting in the tail
4:38
2. Can't Live Without You LYRICS
You stand in front of the band
With all those scarves in your hands
I see you play imaginary Guitars
You people shaking your heads
Right till the end of the set
You really turn me on wherever we are

Can't live, can't live without you
Can't live, can't live without you
Can't live, can't live without you
Can't live, can't live without you

Put your hands in the air
So I can see you are there
I wanna see all your lights shining on
Want you to stand up and dance
Gonna leave you no chance
To take a breath between each single song

Can't live, can't live without you
Can't live, can't live without you
Can't live, can't live without you
Can't live, can't live without you

Stand up and shout
We're ready to rock, we're ready to roll
Stand up and shout
Are you ready, are you ready
Come on and get it!

Can't live, can't live without you
Can't live, can't live without you
Can't live, can't live without you
Can't live, can't live without you
3:54
3. Pictured Life LYRICS
Ooh! Dark meditation,
Your second sight can show my light
In a crystal ball.
Sweet are the days, intoxication
Crow-black the nights caging my mind
Behind the wall.

Into the rock through walls of red dreams
Into the rock to find the cream
Into the rock through walls of red dreams
Pictured life from yesterday.

Ooh! Dark meditation,
Deep down inside a stream of light
Begins to flow.
Sweet are the days, intoxication
Crow-black the nights caging my mind
Behind the wall.

Into the rock through walls of red dreams
Into the rock to find the cream
Into the rock through walls of red dreams
Pictured life from yesterday.

Pictured life, pictured life
Pictured life from yesterday ...
3:57
4. Speedy's Coming LYRICS
You look at a poster
You look at the wall
The wall in the room where you live
Where you live with your stars
Just listen to his records
Now hear what he says
For he says, "I love you little girl
Come to see me today"

Speedy's Coming
You live in his heart
Speedy's Coming
You live in his heart

You like Alice Cooper
You like Ringo Starr
You like David Bowie
And friends in the Royal Albert Hall
Stick up the pictures, movies, TV
And I'll bring you the show little girl
Come to see me today

Speedy's Coming
You live in his heart
Speedy's Coming
You live in his heart

You like Alice Cooper
You like Ringo Starr
You like David Bowie
And friends in the Royal Albert Hall
Stick up the pictures, movies, TV
And I'll bring you the show little girl
Come to see me today

Speedy's Coming
You live in his heart
Speedy's Coming
You live in his heart
Speedy's Coming
You live in his heart
Speedy's Coming
You live in his heart
4:17
5. Born to Touch Your Feelings LYRICS
I was born from the sound oft he strings
For someone to give everything
To be a song just for your feeling
Close your eyes and I'll try to get in
To waken your heart like the spring
'cos I was born to touch your feelings

Steal the time, take a song and be glad
Be free as the birds, don't be sad
Your time will come. I'll make you feel it
You're still young like the sun after rain
Follow the light, it's not in vain
And you will see I'll touch your feelings.

You've got your songs, they are everyday
For a while, just the only way
To feel allright...

You were born just to lose or to win
To be someone's child in the wind
To live between your mind and feelings
Find your way, check it out, learn each day
Follow the light , it's not in vain
And you will see I'll touch your feelings.

You've got your songs, they are everyday
For a while. just the only way
To feel allright
6:15
6. The Best Is Yet to Come LYRICS
Across the desert plains
Where nothing dares to grow
I taught you how to sing
You taught me everything I know
And thought the night is young
And we don't know if we'll live to see the sun

The best is yet to come
I know, you know
That we've only just begun
Through the highs and lows
And how can I live without you
You're such a part of me
And you've always been the one
Keeping me forever young
And the best is yet to come

Na na na na
Don't look now, the best is yet to come
Na na na na
Take my hand, the best is yet to come

Thinking of the times
How we laughed and cried
I wouldn't change a thing
I couldn't even if I tried
Through the wind and rain
The spirit of our song remains the same

And the best is yet to come
I know, you know
That we've only just begun
Through the highs and lows
And how can I live without you
You're such a part of me
And you've always been the one
Keeping me forever young
And the best is yet to come

Na na na na
Don't look now, the best is yet to come
Na na na na
Take my hand, the best is yet to come

Oh can you feel it in the air
It's in your heart and everywhere
We got to keep that dream alive

We cross another road
And face another day
Soldiers never die
They only fade away
How can we grow old
When the soundtrack of our lives is rock and roll

And the best is yet to come
I know, you know
That we've only just begun
Through the highs and lows
And how can I live without you
You're such a part of me
And you've always been the one
Keeping me forever young
And the best is yet to come

Na na na na
Don't look now, the best is yet to come
Na na na na
Take my hand, the best is yet to come

Na na na na

Don't look now, the best is yet to come
Na na na na
Take my hand, the best is yet to come
5:03
7. Dancing With the Moonlight LYRICS
Rocked the place, getting on the plane
Thunder and lightning on the way
The cabin crew just told us to relax, yeah
Perfect time for a birthday bash
Ed threw a party and we all crashed
Long before we were taking off to nowhere

Dancing with the moonlight
Should have been an easy flight
But once in the air, halfway there, we went down
Dancing with the moonlight
Destination out of sight
And before we arrived we were back on the ground

We came to stop and refueled the plane
Had some more vodka and cheap champagne
The stewardess looking so much better
Back in the air around midday
And we were finally on our way
One-hour flight, but this one took forever

Dancing with the moonlight
Should have been an easy flight
But once in the air, halfway there, we went down
Dancing with the moonlight
Destination out of sight
And before we arrived we were back on the ground

Thunder
And lightning
Thunder
And lightning
Thunder
And lightning
Thunder
Yeah

Dancing with the moonlight
Should have been an easy flight
But once in the air, halfway there, we went down
Dancing with the moonlight
Should have been an easy flight
But once in the air, halfway there, we went down
Dancing with the moonlight
Destination out of sight
And before we arrived we were back on the ground
Dancing with the moonlight
3:59
8. In Trance LYRICS
I wake up in the morning
and the sun begins to shine
the day did sneak up on the night
I see your face and I see myself
and I get a little taste of life
I try to stand it for a while

But I'm in a trance
Hey baby tell me can't you hear me calling
I'm in a trance
I take too much in the Saturday night
Hey... Hey
Hey baby tell me can't you hear me calling
I'm in a trance
I wanna try to stop this life

I feel so sad I'm feeling down
On the radio the music plays
I'm in love with her and I feel fine
I close my eyes
I think today is getting better with a sip of wine
and I can stand it for a while

When I'm in a trance
Hey baby tell me can't you hear me calling
I'm in a trance
I take too much in the Saturday night
Hey... Hey
Hey baby tell me can't you hear me calling
I'm in a trance
I wanna try to stop this life

I'm in a trance
Hey baby tell me can't you hear me caling
I'm in a trance
I take too much in the Saturday night
Hey...Hey
Hey baby tell me can't you hear me calling
I'm in a trance
I wanna try to stop this life
4:34
9. When You Came Into My Life LYRICS
You give me your smile
A piece of your heart
You give me the feel I've been looking for
You give me your soul
Your innocent love
You are the one I've been waiting for
I've been waiting for

We're lost in a kiss
A moment in time
Forever young
Just forever, just forever in love

When you came into my life
It took my breath away
Cause your love has found it's way
To my heart

Ooh, ahh
Ooh, ahh

You make me dream
By the look in your eyes
You give me the feel, I've been longing for
I wanna give you my soul
All my life
Cause you are the one I've been waiting for
I've been waiting for so long

When you came into my life
It took my breath away
And the world stopped turnin' round
For your love
When you came into my life
It took my breath away
Cause your love has found it's way
To my heart
Into my heart

Just forever in love

When you came into my life
It took my breath away
And the world stopped turnin' round
For your love
When you came into my life
It took my breath away
Cause your love has found it's way
To my heart
When you came into my life

When you came into my life
It took my breath away
And the world stopped turnin' round
For your love
When you came into my life
It took my breath away
Cause your love has found it's way
To my heart
5:05
10. Delicate Dance LYRICS
5:11
11. Love Is The Answer LYRICS
All of my life
I asked what I have to try
To get out of darkness
Into the light

The world is a mess
Money is a plague
Eats our soul
And leaves us alone

I wanna know
Somebody has to know
Where do we go
From here

The world is a mess
Ego is a waste
Steals our soul
And leave us alone

"Love", she said
"Love", she said
"Love is the answer,
But I never would see you again"

"Love", she said
"Love", she said
"Love is the answer,
But you never would see me again"

"Love", she said
"Love", she said
"Love is the answer,
But I never would see you again"

"Love", she said
"Love", she said
"Love is the answer,
But you never would see me again"

Love is the answer,
But maybe, I see you again
4:31
12. Follow Your Heart LYRICS
Have you ever climbed the mountain?
Have you ever crossed the sea?
Take a look around the corner
And listen to your heartbeat

Have you ever touched the rainbow
Take a ride in the ferris wheel
It takes one step to start a journey
It's up to you, to make it real

[Chorus:]
This is the time for yourself to be free
You gotta follow your heart
This is the time in your life and it's never too late
To see the light in the dark
You gotta follow your heart

Walking far away horizons
You will never walk alone
You'll be at home where your heart is
A million miles away from home

[Chorus]

Show me the way, who knows the way
This is the only road to go
Life brings me down, it takes me up
And only, only heaven knows

[Chorus]
2:47
13. Send Me an Angel LYRICS
The wise man said just walk this way
To the dawn of the light
The wind will blow into your face
As the years pass you by
Hear this voice from deep inside
It's the call of your heart
Close your eyes and your will find
The passage out of the dark

Here I am
Will you send me an angel
Here I am
In the land of the morning star

The wise man said just find your place
In the eye of the storm
Seek the roses along the way
Just beware of the thorns

Here I am
Will you send me an angel
Here I am
In the land of the morning star

The wise man said just raise your hand
And reach out for the spell
Find the door to the promised land
Just believe in yourself
Hear this voice from deep inside
It's the call of your heart
Close your eyes and your will find
The way out of the dark

Here I am
Will you send me an angel
Here I am
In the land of the morning star
Here I am
Will you send me an angel
Here I am
In the land of the morning star
3:52
14. Where the River Flows LYRICS
Under suburban skies
Where life is bleeding
Where concrete skies are grey
There's plenty of room for dreaming

I still keep coming here
Follow those traces
I travel back in time
Remember all those places
Feels like I never left
The house's still standing
Down by the river where
The dreams are never ending

You find me
You find me
You find me by the river
You find me
You find me
You find me where the river flows

Under the silent moon
This industrial city
Is heartland even though
Life's been not that pretty
I still keep coming here
To that old river
To find my roots just where
The future lives forever

You find me
You find me
You find me by the river
You find me
You find me
You find me, you can find me

By the river where dreams will never die
By the river under suburban skies

You find me
You find me
You find me by the river
You find me
You find me
You find me where the river flows

By the river where dreams have never died
By the river I look through children's eyes

You find me
You find me
You find me by the river
You find me
You find me
You find me where the river flows

You find me
You find me
You find me by the river
You find me
You find me
You find me where the river flows

Where the river flows
Where the river flows
Where the river flows
3:56
15. Passion Rules the Game LYRICS
Stranded in this town
My machine slows down
To take me where the night begins
I'm playing everywhere
Loving here and there
I always take the chance to win
Drove a million miles
Gambling rules my life
I only stop to start again

I reach out through the air
Good look is everywhere
Can almost touch it with my hands

Just a little luck tonight
Will do and dreams come true
Just a little luck tonight
I can't stop the wheel
That turns the ball of steel

When passion rules the game
I ain't got no control, when my heart's in flames

I'm a stranger in this town
Life takes me up and down
I'll break the score until I'm free
Can't stop to roll the dice
And in the morning light
A girl like you is all I need

Don't you need some love tonight
I do, yes I do
Don't you need some love tonight
How can we stand the heat
When love is all we need

When passion rules the game
I ain't got no control, when my heart's in flames
5:46
16. Rock You Like a Hurricane LYRICS
It's early morning
The sun comes out
Last night was shaking
And pretty loud
My cat is purring
And scratches my skin
So what is wrong
With another sin
The bitch is hungry
She needs to tell
So give her inches
And feed her well
More days to come
New places to go
I've got to leave
It's time for a show

Here I am, rock you like a hurricane
Here I am, rock you like a hurricane

My body is burning
It starts to shout
Desire is coming
It breaks out loud
Lust is in cages
Till storm breaks loose
Just have to make it
With someone I choose
The night is calling
I have to go
The wolf is hungry
He runs the show
He's licking his lips
He's ready to win
On the hunt tonight
For love at first sting

Here I am, rock you like a hurricane
Here I am, rock you like a hurricane
Here I am, rock you like a hurricane
Here I am, rock you like a hurricane
4:58
17. Hit Between the Eyes LYRICS
Late at night when you're all alone
Take a ride to the danger zone
If someone wants to cut you down to size
You never argue with a loaded .45

Just when you've had enough
It's really getting tough

I'm ready for that hit between the eyes
Someone get me out of here alive
I'm ready for that hit between the eyes
Can't you see I'm much too young to die

You can feel the tension in the street
There's no escape, getting closer to the heat
You play with fire, get your fingers burned
It's too late, past the point of no return

Just when you've had enough
It's really getting tough

I'm ready for that hit between the eyes
Someone get me out of here alive
I'm ready for that hit between the eyes
Can't you see I'm much too young to die

Late at night when you're all alone
Take a ride to the danger zone
If someone wants to cut you down to size
You never argue with a loaded .45

Just when you've had enough
It's really getting tough

I'm ready for that hit between the eyes
Someone get me out of here alive
I'm ready for that hit between the eyes
Can't you see I'm much too young to die

I'm ready for that hit between the eyes
Someone get me out of here alive
I'm ready for that hit between the eyes
Can't you see I'm much too young to die
4:45
18. Rock 'n' Roll Band LYRICS
Pick up my guitar, rock this town
When passion rules I can’t slow down
I’m walking down the street of hungry hearts
Where heaven cries when angels fall

A Hollywood stage, girls in a cage
Action, satisfaction, legs around the pole
Bang, I’m in the spot, give me that shot
We rock the night away and that’s the way it goes

You wanna know who I am
I’m in a Rock ’n’ Roll Band
In a Rock ’n’ Roll Band
I’m in a Rock ’n’ Roll Band
In a Rock ’n’ Roll Band
Oh yeah, yes, I am

She walks into the light looking hot
I love the way she moves, oh my god
Just another tune, her heart goes boom
Come on, little lady, show me all you’ve got

Roaring machines, wet, wet dreams
Too much of everything can never be too much
Don’t wake me up, don’t bring me down
Rock ’n’ Roll forever, that’s my drug

You wanna know who I am
I’m in a Rock ’n’ Roll Band
In a Rock ’n’ Roll Band
I’m in a Rock ’n’ Roll Band
In a Rock ’n’ Roll Band
Oh yes, I am

Night after night
It’s like a rollercoaster ride
And when we’ll crash, we’re gonna fall
Into the heart of Rock ’n’ Roll

You wanna know who I am
I’m in a Rock ’n’ Roll Band
In a Rock ’n’ Roll Band
I’m in a Rock ’n’ Roll Band
Yeah, In a Rock ’n’ Roll Band
Yes, I am
Rock ’n’ Roll Band
I’m in a Rock ’n’ Roll Band
Yes, I am
In a Rock ’n’ Roll Band
I’m in a Rock ’n’ Roll Band
I’m in a Rock ’n’ Roll
I’m in a Rock ’n’ Roll
I’m in a Rock ’n’ Roll Band
3:54
19. Blackout LYRICS
I realize I missed a day
But I'm too wrecked to care anyway
I look around and see this face
What the hell have I lost my taste
Don't want to find out
Just want to cut out

My head explodes, my ears ring
I can't remember just where I've been
The last thing that I recall
I got lost in a deep black hole
Don't want to find out
Just want to cut out

Blackout
I really had a blackout

Blackout
I really had a blackout

Blackout
I really had a blackout

Blackout
I really had a blackout

I grab my things and make my run
On the way out, another one
Would like to know before I stop
Did I make it or did I flop
Don't want to find out
Just want to get out

Blackout
I really had a blackout

Blackout
I really had a blackout

Blackout
I really had a blackout

Blackout
I really had a blackout

Don't want to find out
Just want to get out

Blackout
I really had a blackout!
4:58
20. Still Loving You LYRICS
Time, it needs time
To win back your love again
I will be there, I will be there
Love, only love
Can bring back your love someday
I will be there, I will be there

I'll fight, babe, I'll fight
To win back your love again
I will be there, I will be there
Love, only love
Can break down the wall someday
I will be there, I will be there

If we'd go again
All the way from the start
I would try to change
The things that killed our love
Your pride has built a wall, so strong
That I can't get through
Is there really no chance
To start once again
I'm loving you

Try, baby try
To trust in my love again
I will be there, I will be there
Love, our love
Just shouldn't be thrown away
I will be there, I will be there

If we'd go again
All the way from the start
I would try to change
The things that killed our love
Your pride has built a wall, so strong
That I can't get through
Is there really no chance
To start once again

If we'd go again
All the way from the start
I would try to change
The things that killed our love
Yes, I've hurt your pride, and I know
What you've been through
You should give me a chance
This can't be the end
I'm still loving you
I'm still loving you, I need your love
I'm still loving you
3:43
21. Big City Nights LYRICS
When the daylight is falling down into the night
And the sharks try to cut a big piece out of life
It feels alright to go out to catch an outrageous thrill
But it's more like spinning wheels of fortune
Which never stand still

Big city, big city nights
You keep me burning
Big city, big city nights

When the sunlight is rising up in my eyes
And the long night has left me back at somebody's side
It feels alright for a long sweet minute like hours before
But it's more like looking out for something
I can't find anymore

Big city, big city nights
You keep me burning
Big city, big city nights
Always yearning

There is no dream
That you can't make true, if you're looking for love
But there's no girl
Who's burning the ice away from my heart
Maybe tonight!

Big city, big city nights
You keep me burning
Big city, big city nights
Always yearning
Big city, big city nights
You keep me burning
Big city, big city nights
Always yearning
4:31
22. Wind of Change LYRICS
I follow the Moskva
Down to Gorky Park
Listening to the wind of change
An August summer night
Soldiers passing by
Listening to the wind of change

The world is closing in
Did you ever think
That we could be so close, like brothers
The future's in the air
I can feel it everywhere
Blowing with the wind of change

Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
in the wind of change

Walking down the street
Distant memories
Are buried in the past forever
I follow the Moskva
Down to Gorky Park
Listening to the wind of change

Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow share their dreams
With you and me
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
in the wind of change

The wind of change
Blows straight into the face of time
Like a stormwind that will ring the freedom bell
For peace of mind
Let your balalaika sing
What my guitar wants to say

Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow share their dreams
With you and me
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
in the wind of change
5:31
23. No One Like You LYRICS
Girl, it's been a long time that we've been apart
Much too long for a man who needs love
I miss you since I've been away
Babe, it wasn't easy to leave you alone
It's getting harder each time that I go
If I had the choice, I would stay

There's no one like you
I can't wait for the nights with you
I imagine the things we'll do
I just wanna be loved by you

No one like you
I can't wait for the nights with you
I imagine the things we'll do
I just wanna be loved by you

Girl, there are really no words strong enough
To describe all my longing for love
I don't want my feelings restrained
Ooh, babe, I just need you like never before
Just imagine you'd come through this door
You'd take all my sorrow away

There's no one like you
I can't wait for the nights with you
I imagine the things we'll do
I just wanna be loved by you

No one like you
I can't wait for the nights with you
I imagine the things we'll do
I just wanna be loved by you

No one like you
4:39
24. When the Smoke Is Going Down LYRICS
Just when you make your way back home
I find some time to be alone
I go to see the place once more
Just like a thousand nights before
I climb the stage again this night
'Cause the place seems still alive
When the smoke is going down

This is the place where I belong
I really love to turn you on
I've got your sound still in my ear
While your traces disappear
I climb the stage again this night
'Cause the place seems still alive
When the smoke is going down

I climb the stage again this night
'Cause the place seems still alive
When the smoke is going down
When the smoke is going down
When the smoke is going down
3:45

ALBUM DETAILS

MTV Unplugged - Live In Athens is the Scorpions 6th live album. Unlike on old-school unplugged performances, The Scorpions didn’t perform to a select audience in a small camera-ready venue; this was recorded at the Lycabettus Theatre in Athens yet the group still manages to be bold and far-reaching as well as acoustic and intimate. The entire audience is with them from the start, and the guitar solos here prove that acoustic guitars needn't slow these electric gunslingers down a bit.

Nominations: Echo Award for Best National Rock/Alternative Group, Echo Award for Best Music DVD