| Lena | |
| Cover: | 2_Belgen-Lena-single_cover.jpg |
| Caption: | Canadian 7 single cover |
| Type: | Song |
| Artist: | 2 Belgen |
| Language: | English, German |
| Released: | 1982 (first version), 1985 (second version) |
| Genre: | New wave |
| Length: | 3:59 |
| Label: | Vogue |
| Lyricist: | Rembert De Smet |
| Producer: | Roland Beelen (1982 version), Walter Clissen, Rembert De Smet (1985 version) |
Lena is a 1982 song by the Belgian rock band 2 Belgen. It was their biggest hit and is considered their signature song.
The song describes a girl, Lena, for whom the singer still longs, even though they are no longer together.[1]
Lena was first released in 1982, produced by Roland Beelen.[2] This version, with a different, more light-hearted arrangement, is completely sung in English. It was the B-side of their single Quand Le Film Est Triste and also appeared on their debut album 2 Belgen.
After 2 Belgen became more successful, the band re-recorded Lena in 1985,[3] in a different, darker version, produced by Walter Clissen and band member Rembert De Smet.[4] This version is partially sung in English, while other lyrics were performed in German. This time Lena became the A-side, with Dancing Thoughts as a B-side. It also appeared on their album Trop Petit.[5] The 1985 version became a huge hit and is nowadays regarded as a classic, added to many compilation albums with Belgian pop music and still regularly given airplay on Belgian radio.[6]