<… 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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Juliet
Ace of Base Lyrics
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A girl you never should have met
Oh, Juliet
She acted like she's never seen your face before
It's not funny honey when you try
And she's not even willing to learn
It's not funny honey when you're only after money
Could you ever try to earn?
[Chorus]
So, Howzat!
What's up a bright and clear new summer day
Well, Howzat!
Wake up and breath the air and sail away
So, Howzat!
What's up now, don't you worry night and day
Always remember, don't you remember me? Yeah
Juliet,
How could she ever you forget
Oh, Juliet
She acted like she's never seen your face before
It's not funny honey when you try
And she's not even willing to learn
It's not funny honey when you're on your own
And the pages never turn
[Chorus]
Never meant to hurt you
But that's just the way it went
It's not my intention
Pretending to be Heaven Saint
Juliet, what's up a bright and clear new summer day
[Chorus]
Juliet
Ace of Base's song Juliet tells the story of a man who encounters a girl named Juliet whom he never should have met. While the man tries to establish a connection and get to know her, Juliet acts as if she has never seen his face before. The song emphasizes the struggle of not being able to connect with someone you are attracted to, with the repetition of the line "It's not funny honey when you try and she's not even willing to learn".
The chorus of the song brings a sense of positivity, with the words "Howzat!" serving as a wake-up call encouraging the listener to enjoy the clear new summer day and sail away. Despite the struggle with Juliet, the singer wants to remind the audience to enjoy life and remember to take in its joys. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that he never meant to hurt Juliet, but that is just the way it went.
Line by Line Meaning
Juliet
Referring to the name of a girl.
A girl you never should have met
Warning against meeting this girl.
Oh, Juliet
Repeating the girl's name.
She acted like she's never seen your face before
She seemed unaware of your presence despite having met before.
It's not funny honey when you try
Attempting to connect with her is not amusing.
And she's not even willing to learn
She has no desire to understand or get to know you.
It's not funny honey when you're only after money
Mocking the idea of pursuing her for financial gain.
Could you ever try to earn?
Asking if it's possible to win her over with genuine efforts and not just money.
Chorus
Refrain section of the song.
So, Howzat!
Asking how things are going.
What's up a bright and clear new summer day
Asking how the day is and acknowledging the pleasant weather.
Wake up and breath the air and sail away
Suggesting to enjoy the day and move on from the girl's indifference.
What's up now, don't you worry night and day
Asking how things are now and advising not to stress over the girl.
Always remember, don't you remember me? Yeah
Encouraging the listener to remember the song and move on.
Never meant to hurt you
The singer did not intend to cause any pain.
But that's just the way it went
However, things turned out that way despite the good intentions.
It's not my intention
Clarifying that the singer had no ill will.
Pretending to be Heaven Saint
Mocking the girl's pretentious behavior.
Juliet, what's up a bright and clear new summer day
Asking the girl how she is on such a beautiful day.
Chorus
Refrain section of the song repeated at the end.
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