<… 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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Edge of Heaven
Ace of Base Lyrics
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Fire! I can feel it calling out to me
And as the sun goes down
It starts to paint a picture
Of an ancient town
So far away, across the endless sea
Lead me to the light
I'm standing in the night
Looking for the edge of heaven
We'll be touching the edge of heaven
Time
Close your eyes see dreams of tomorrow
Time
The wheels are turning till eternity
And as the darkness comes
I start to see a picture
Of a lonely man
So clearly now reaching out for me
Lead me to the light
And sail the endless sea
So lead me to the light
And take me to the edge of heaven
The edge of heaven is near
We'll sail the endless sea
The song "Edge of Heaven" by Ace of Base expresses the desire to escape from one's current reality and to reach an ideal place; a place that is so perfect and beautiful that it is close to heaven. The lyrics evoke a feeling of longing for something more in life and the need to break free from the mundane. The mention of fire in the opening lines of the song is significant as it symbolizes passion and an intense desire to explore the unknown. The fires are strong and bright, representing the pull to something more exciting.
The song then goes on to describe an ancient town that is so far away that it is across the "endless sea." This imagery is metaphoric, representing a yearning to escape to a place where the mundane has no power. The lyrics suggest that the singer is lost in time, waiting to discover something new and interesting. The concept of time is a prevalent theme in the song, and it is used to remind the singer that the wheels of time are turning, and he needs to take advantage of every moment.
The song speaks to something universal within us all - the desire to break away from the mundane and find something remarkable. On the edge of heaven, there is a feeling of peace and freedom, where life is not just a conveyor belt of monotony. The lyrics of the song resonate with anyone who has felt lost in the world or has an urge to explore the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Fire! I can see it burning so brightly
I am filled with passion and desire, and it's evident in how I see the world.
Fire! I can feel it calling out to me
My desires are so strong, they're like a fire beckoning me towards them.
And as the sun goes down
As the day comes to an end...
It starts to paint a picture
...a beautiful scene begins to form.
Of an ancient town
Perhaps of a place from long ago...
So far away, across the endless sea
...that's distant and unreachable, as if it's across the sea.
Lead me to the light
I want someone to guide me towards what's right and good.
And take me to the edge of heaven
...so much so that I'm willing to follow them to the very edge of something great.
I'm standing in the night
I'm alone in the darkness...
Looking for the edge of heaven
...searching for something that will make me feel complete.
We'll be touching the edge of heaven
...and when we find it, it will feel like we're on top of the world.
Time
Time passes quickly...
Close your eyes see dreams of tomorrow
...so we should make the most of it and dream of the future.
The wheels are turning till eternity
...because time will never stop moving forward.
And as the darkness comes
...as night falls...
I start to see a picture
...I begin to envision something...
Of a lonely man
...perhaps of someone who is isolated and in need of companionship...
So clearly now reaching out for me
...who's trying to connect with me on a deeper level.
And sail the endless sea
Together, we'll embark on a journey that feels like it has no end.
The edge of heaven is near
We're getting closer and closer to finding what we've been searching for.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN BALLARD, - BUDDHA, BJ�RN STENSTR�M, BJOERN STENSTROEM
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