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Ein Lied kann eine Brücke sein was the German entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1975 in Stockholm, performed by Joy Fleming. She was backed by three British singers, Madeline Bell of Blue Mink and the duo Sue and Sunny. Although not German speakers, the trio nevertheless sang the backing which included the last chorus performed in English.

The song is a dramatic and soul influenced ballad, with Fleming singing that a song can be the means of changing oneself and reaching goals. Fleming also recorded the song in English, as "Bridge of Love".

It was performed 4th on the night following France and preceding Luxembourg. At the close of voting, it finished in 17th place with 15 points. Despite the placement, the song has remained a fan favorite ever since.

Lyrics[]

Schau auf dein Leben, was hat es gegeben?
Jahre, die dreh’n sich nur im Kreis
Du möchtest dich ändern
Doch niemand zerbricht das Eis, ooh…

Dann sprichst du mit Leuten die dir nichts bedeuten
Schau, ihnen geht es so wie dir
Dabei gibt es noch Wege die führen genau zu mir
Oh baby

Ein Lied kann eine Brücke sein
Und jeder Ton ist wie ein Stein
Er macht sie stark und fest
Du kannst darüber gehen
Andere verstehen

Ein Lied kann eine Brücke sein
Hab’ etwas Mut und stimm mit ein
Und ist dein Herz bereit
Komm über diese Brücke
Her aus deiner Einsamkeit

Hör auf zu spielen und lerne zu fühlen
Wie viele Menschen Freunde sind
Lerne zu singen, vertraue so wie ein Kind
Oh baby

Ein Lied kann eine Brücke sein
Und jeder Ton ist wie ein Stein
Er macht sie stark und fest
Du kannst darüber gehen
Andere verstehen

Ein Lied kann eine Brücke sein
Hab etwas Mut und stimm mit ein
Und ist dein Herz bereit
Komm über diese Brücke
Her aus deiner Einsamkeit

(Nananana nananana…)
(Nananana nananana…)
(Nana nana nana…)

So come on and get movin’
Walk across the Bridge of…
Come on and get movin’
Walk across the Bridge of…

Come on and get movin’
Walk across the Bridge of Love

Look at your life, what’s it been like?
Years, they’re just going round in circles
You want to change yourself
But nobody breaks the ice, ooh…

Then you’re talking to people who mean nothing to you
Look, they’re feeling just the same as you
But there are still roads which lead directly to me
Oh baby

A song can be a bridge
And each tone is like a stone
Making it strong and stable
You can walk over it
Understand the others

A song can be a bridge
Have a little courage and sing along
And if your heart is ready
Come over this bridge
Away from your loneliness

Stop playing and learn how to feel
How many people are friends
Learn how to sing, trust just like a child
Oh baby

A song can be a bridge
And each tone is like a stone
Making it strong and stable
You can walk over it
Understand the others

A song can be a bridge
Have a little courage and sing along
And if your heart is ready
Come over this bridge
Away from your loneliness

(Nananana nananana…)
(Nananana nananana…)
(Nana nana nana…)

So come on and get movin’
Walk across the Bridge of…
Come on and get movin’
Walk across the Bridge of…

Come on and get movin’
Walk across the Bridge of Love

Eurovision Song Contest 1975
Participants
Flag of The NetherlandsTeach-InFlag of IrelandThe SwarbriggsFlag of FranceNicole RieuFlag of GermanyJoy FlemingFlag of LuxembourgGeraldineIconNorwayEllen NikolaysenFlag of SwitzerlandSimone DrexelFlag of YugoslaviaPepel in KriFlag of United KingdomThe ShadowsFlag of MaltaRenatoFlag of BelgiumAnn ChristyFlag of IsraelShlomo ArtziFlag of TurkeySemiha YankıFlag of MonacoSophieFlag of FinlandPihasoittajatFlag of PortugalDuarte MendesFlag of SpainSergio y EstíbalizFlag of SwedenLars BerghagenFlag of ItalyWess & Dori Ghezzi
Songs
Flag of The NetherlandsDing-a-DongFlag of IrelandThat's What Friends Are ForFlag of FranceEt bonjour à toi l'artisteFlag of GermanyEin Lied kann eine Brücke seinFlag of LuxembourgToiIconNorwayTouch My Life (With Summer)Flag of SwitzerlandMikadoFlag of YugoslaviaDan ljubezniFlag of United KingdomLet Me Be The OneFlag of MaltaSinging This SongFlag of BelgiumGelukkig zijnFlag of IsraelAt Va'aniFlag of TurkeySeninle Bir DakikaFlag of MonacoUne chanson c'est une lettreFlag of FinlandOld Man FiddleFlag of PortugalMadrugadaFlag of SpainTú volverásFlag of SwedenJennie, JennieFlag of ItalyEra

Trivia[]

  • This song is notable in the history of the Contest for a number of reasons, one of them composer Rainer Pietsch's unconventional and highly energetic count-in as he conducted the orchestra in Stockholm; Pietsch loudly stomped his foot and yelled "One, two! One, two, three, four!" and right before the second verse he suddenly made a leap in the air. Footage of Pietsch's fervent foot stomping and jumping is frequently featured in German Eurovision documentaries.
  • In the Eurovision Book of Records' "Most La's" video, the song is most associated with the "obsessed la's" as pointed out by the video's narrator.

Videos[]

Joy_Fleming_-_Ein_Lied_kann_eine_Brücke_sein_(Eurovision_Song_Contest_1975)

Joy Fleming - Ein Lied kann eine Brücke sein (Eurovision Song Contest 1975)

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