<… Read Full Bio ↴Swedish pop group Ace of Base was formed in Göteborg, Sweden in 1990.
The band's original lineup consisted of Ulf Ekberg (Buddha), and siblings Jonas Berggren (Joker), Linn Berggren and Jenny Berggren; the two Berggren sisters left in 2007 and 2009 respectively, and were replaced with Clara Hagman and Julia Williamson.
Ace Of Base broke through internationally in 1993 with the hit 'All That She Wants' and one year later with 'The Sign' worldwide. Their album 'Happy Nation' (released as 'The Sign' in the USA) went on to sell over 20 million copies.
Their second album, "The Bridge" released in 1995, was well received with the hit single 'Beautiful Life' breaking away from their reggae-pop sound into a more pop-dance sound. It seemed clear that with music tastes rapidly changing, the hype about the band died down, much to the relief of blonde singer Linn who decided to hand over power to her sister Jenny for their third album. "Flowers", also known as "Cruel Summer" in America. It was released in 1998 and was not as popular as their first two albums.
Their fourth album, "Da Capo", was released in 2002. Whilst well received by fans, Da Capo received little publicity from the new record company Universal after Mega Records ceased to exist in 2001.
In October and November 2005, the band performed several concerts at the "Night of the Proms" show in Belgium, their first orchestated work. Jenny, Jonas, and Ulf performed four of their biggest hits to the audience: The Sign, All That She Wants, Beautiful Life & Life Is A Flower.
In 2007 Ulf Ekberg confirmed in an interview that Malin Berggren has officially left the band and that she would not be involved with any future projects. The group had already been performing mostly without Linn as a trio for a decade before her departure.
Since 2007 the band is on tour, performing in Europe and Asia. A global world tour is planned for 2009.
On November 2008 Ace of Base issued a new Greatest Hits compilation. The 3-disc set includes one CD with the hits, a second CD containing remixes, and the third disc, a DVD containing all the music videos. Three new remixes, "The Sign 2009", "Wheel of Fortune 2009" and "Don't Turn Around 2009" are included. "Wheel of Fortune 2009" were released worldwide on 24 October 2009 as the lead single of the Greatest Hits album.
In 2009, Ulf Ekberg and Jonas Berggren were joined by two new vocalists, Clara Hagman and Julia Williamson. The band released their fifth album, The Golden Ratio, in September 2010. It entered the German album charts at #20 (with All For You and The Golden Ratio both entering the Top 40) and at # 100 in Switzerland. The band plan to release "The Golden Ratio" in the UK in 2011.
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C'est La Vie
Ace of Base Lyrics
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I'm always 21, I am always 21
C'est la vie, c'est la vie, c'est la vie
I'm always 21 at heart
Now listen to me
I need somebody to stay beside me 'cause I gotta hungry heart
Baby, with or without love, I'm gonna get a man who can fulfill my dream
No, no, no not me
C'est la vie, c'est la vie on the road tonight
Love is good for you, oh when you're 21
C'est la vie, c'est la vie on my own tonight
Love will come to you, you are always 21
AHHH love is a liar but I will try it, give it another go
I know you have another, yes I've seen her, I wonder who she is
Does she kiss you the way that I used to kiss you?
I bet she wonders who I am
C'est la vie, c'est la vie on the road tonight...
C'est la vie, yeah
I get older everyday, but I will fight it 'til the end
There's a man for me to have and to hold
Easy come and easy go. once bitten but not for long
I'm as young as I'm feeling, yes I am
C'est la vie, c'est vie on my own tonight
Love will come to you, you are always 21
C'est la vie, c'est la vie on the road tonight
Life is good for you, oh when you're 21
You are always 21
Oh oh oh yeah, love's good
Life is good for you, oh when you're 21
Remember, you're always 21
The lyrics to Ace of Base's song C'est La Vie are about youth, love, and the desire to feel young forever. The singer asserts that she is always 21, that she refuses to get old and wants to be in love. She expresses the longing for companionship and love, and feels she has a "hungry heart" that needs to be filled. She goes on to say that although she knows that love can be a liar, she will not give up on it and will try again. She asks about her lover's new partner, wondering if she kisses him like she used to. Overall, the song is about the desire for youth, love, and the belief that you can always find what you want, regardless of your age.
One interesting fact about C'est La Vie is that although it was a popular song in Europe and Australia, it did not make it to the U.S charts. Another fascinating fact is that the song was written and produced by Ulf Ekberg and Jonas Berggren, two of the band's founding members. Ace of Base was a Swedish pop group that was popular in the 1990s, and C'est La Vie was one of their hit songs. The song was released in 1999, and it is from their fourth studio album "Da Capo."
Line by Line Meaning
I am as young as I'm feeling
No matter how old I am, I still feel young and full of life
I'm always 21, I am always 21
In my heart and mind, I always feel like I'm 21 years old
C'est la vie, c'est la vie, c'est la vie
Such is life, that's just how it goes sometimes
I'm always 21 at heart
Even though I'm getting older, I still have the same youthful spirit
Now listen to me
I have something important to say
I need somebody to stay beside me 'cause I gotta hungry heart
I am looking for love and companionship because I have a strong desire for it
Baby, with or without love, I'm gonna get a man who can fulfill my dream
Even if I can't find love, I will still pursue my dreams and find a man who supports them
From the top of the world, I don't wanna be alone
I want to share my success and happiness with someone special so that I don't feel lonely
No, no, no not me
I refuse to accept a life of loneliness
C'est la vie, c'est la vie on the road tonight
Things may not always go according to plan, but that's just how it is sometimes
Love is good for you, oh when you're 21
Being in love is a wonderful feeling, especially when you're young
C'est la vie, c'est la vie on my own tonight
I may be alone tonight, but I know that things will eventually work out
Love will come to you, you are always 21
No matter how old you are, love can always find you if you keep an open mind and heart
AHHH love is a liar but I will try it, give it another go
Love can be tricky and unpredictable, but I am willing to take another chance on it
I know you have another, yes I've seen her, I wonder who she is
I know that you're seeing someone else, and I'm curious about who she is
Does she kiss you the way that I used to kiss you?
I wonder if she has the same level of intimacy with you that I had before
I bet she wonders who I am
I'm sure she's also curious about my identity and my relationship with you
C'est la vie, c'est la vie on the road tonight...
No matter what happens tonight, I will keep moving forward
C'est la vie, yeah
That's just how it is sometimes, yeah
I get older everyday, but I will fight it 'til the end
Even though I am aging, I will always stay young at heart and continue to live life to the fullest
There's a man for me to have and to hold
I believe that there is a special someone out there for me to love and cherish
Easy come and easy go. once bitten but not for long
Sometimes love can be fleeting, but I won't let a failed relationship discourage me from finding love again
I'm as young as I'm feeling, yes I am
No matter how old I am, I will always feel young and alive
C'est la vie, c'est vie on my own tonight
Tonight, I may be alone, but I know that my life will still be full of love and adventure
Love will come to you, you are always 21
Regardless of your age, love is always possible and can come at any time
C'est la vie, c'est la vie on the road tonight
No matter what obstacles I may face in life, I will keep moving forward
Life is good for you, oh when you're 21
Being young is a special time in life, and we should cherish it while we can
You are always 21
No matter how old you are, you can always possess the same youthful spirit and enthusiasm for life
Oh oh oh yeah, love's good
Love is a wonderful thing that can bring immense joy and happiness to our lives
Life is good for you, oh when you're 21
Being young is a time of great possibility and excitement, and we should make the most of it while we can
Remember, you're always 21
Don't let age hold you back, and always strive to keep a youthful attitude and outlook on life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Paul Carrack
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@jwinterph
AOB songs always makes me feel like im only 21 lol. One of my all time favorite band. I wish they also make a musical just like ABBA made to their songs. A Storyline centered to 90s culture will be fantastic since they were big in early 90s.
@back_to_the_nineties2534
I'll be surprised if this song didn't do well in the top 40 charts, because it's such a happy uplifting song. Just what we need during this pandemic. 😊❤
@hweminnio419
Their music brings joy in our heart.
@chakroc
There's always a part of me that will wonder 'what if', had Linn remained an active participant, and defacto lead voice in the band. Jenny is amazing, and has just as pleasant of a voice, but you can't deny that when they made their big splash, Linn was the voice and face that fans recognized. Personally and mentally, Linn had to do what was best for her, and I'm happy that she's leading a happy life away from the spotlight. But I don't think it can be denied that having her presence fade from the band was a tough hurdle to try and overcome...even though I feel some of their best songs may have been with her in the background and Jenny on lead vocals. It would be kinda like Agnetha leaving ABBA...Frida was amazing, but it would not have been the same.
@sarahlund2374
Maybe if Linn hadn’t been a victim of that knife attack, I’m pretty sure she’d have stuck around for longer.
@YvieT81
@Sarah Lund well guess what? She wasn’t. People always think she got attacked, but she wasn’t home when it happened, it happened to Jenny and their mother. But most likely Linn was the actual target. In any way, Linn was traumatised by it, even though she wasn’t there when it happened. But she also had huge fear of flying and just didn’t want to be in the spotlight anymore unfortunately.
Personally I feel their best songs were when they both sang their verses in the same song. They complimented each other perfectly. That’s surely what I missed in their later songs, even though there were quite a few I really liked.
@artto9839
Yeah, Linn was much better
@AceCorr
@@YvieT81 You are correct. Linn was the target but the knife was held at Jenny's throat. I wonder how she survived it. I wonder what would have happened if Jenny dropped out and Linn stayed. I think Linn's voice is better. "My Story" didn't sell very well. I think Linn can sing solo better than Jenny can.
@patriciavasquez3311
Ace of Base forever 😍
@carlypanda1237
Amooooo Ace of Base 🇧🇷😘