<… 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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Don't Go Away
Ace of Base Lyrics
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One step into the night
Don't mind the weather
It's raining in my heart tonight
Much more to living
Two wrongs don't make a right
You're gonna regret it
When you're looking back
On your life
Don't go away
Make the most of this love I'm giving
Don't go away
Better take another look at my face
You can be what you wanna be, hm
But don't go away
Some dream of fortune
Others dream of fame
Seconds after leaving
Life'll never be the same
Fell for temptation
It didn't mean a thing
We'll last forever
If you turn around
Once again
Don't go away
Make the most of this love I'm giving
Don't go away
Better take another look at my face
You can be what you wanna be, hm
But don't go away
Do you wanna be more than a picture hanging on the wall
Something to remind me of how it all went wrong
Do you wanna be more than a number forgotten in a book
You're holding something special, so take another look
You're gonna regret it
When you're looking back
On your life
Don't go away
Make the most of this love I'm giving
Don't go away
Better take another look at my face
You can be what you wanna be, hm
But don't go away
Take a look
Take another look on your way
Take a look
Take another look on your way
Please don't go
The song Don't Go Away by Ace of Base is a plea to a lover not to leave. The singer acknowledges that there may be temptation and difficult moments in a relationship, but begs the other person not to walk away. The lyrics describe the desire to make the most of the love being offered and not to regret losing it later in life. The first two lines, "One step hesitation, One step into the night" suggest the fear of taking a risk in love, but also the desire to take a chance and not let the opportunity slip away. The line "Don't mind the weather, It's raining in my heart tonight" describes the emotional turmoil of the singer and the need for their partner's love.
The chorus repeats the plea for the lover not to go away and to take another look at the relationship. The lines "You can be what you want to be" acknowledge the importance of personal growth and independence, but also the need for the couple to stay together. The verses that follow talk about the fleeting nature of life and the importance of seizing the opportunity for love. The lines "Do you want to be more than a picture hanging on the wall/Something to remind me of how it all went wrong" suggest that the singer values the relationship and the love that they share.
In summary, the song Don't Go Away by Ace of Base is an emotional plea to a lover not to leave. The lyrics express the fear of losing love, the desire to make the most of it, and the importance of personal growth while staying together.
Line by Line Meaning
One step hesitation
Being hesitant to take the first step towards the unknown
One step into the night
Taking the brave step into the unknown
Don't mind the weather
Ignoring the negative emotions despite the situation
It's raining in my heart tonight
Feeling sad and melancholic
Much more to living
Life is more than just existing
Two wrongs don't make a right
Doing something wrong won't correct a previous mistake
You're gonna regret it
When you're looking back
On your life
You'll feel remorseful for the actions you take in life
Don't go away
Make the most of this love I'm giving
Embracing and appreciating the love given by someone
Better take another look at my face
You can be what you want to be, hmm
But don't go away
Realizing the value and potential in a person while also hoping they stay around
Some dream of fortune
Others dream of fame
Seconds after leaving
Life'll never be the same
Dreaming of success or wealth but realizing that once it's gone, life will change drastically
Fell for temptation
It didn't mean a thing
We'll last forever
If you turn around
Once again
Giving into temptation but realizing it was unimportant in the grand scheme of things and hoping for another chance
Do you want to be more than a picture hanging on the wall
Something to remind me of how it all went wrong
Do you want to be more than a number forgotten in a book
You're holding something special so take another look
Encouraging someone to see their worth and potential beyond just a memory or statistic
Take a look
Take another look on your way
Urging someone to reconsider their decision to leave or walk away
Please don't go
Begging someone not to leave
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN BALLARD, ULF EKBERG
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on Break My Stride
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