<… 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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Life Is a Flower
Ace of Base Lyrics
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I whistle down the wind
Carry on smiling
And the world will smile with you
"Life is a flower
So precious in your hand
Carry on smiling
And the world will smile with you
When every race is run
And the day is closing in
I don't care about the world
I'm living for the light
Don't cry for me today' ah ah ah
We live in a free world
I whistle down the wind
I can not be your judge
Mr. Jailer is your host
He's keeping you inside
And hides you from the world
No catcher in the rye
Can help you from yourself
We live in a free world
I whistle down the wind
Please Mr. Agony
Release them for a while
"earn them the consequences of
Living without life
We live in a free world
The lyrics of Ace of Base's song Life Is A Flower convey a message of positivity and hopefulness. The opening stanza, "We live in a free world, I whistle down the wind, Carry on smiling and the world will smile with you" can be interpreted as an encouragement to the listener to stay positive in the face of adversity. The following lines, "Life is a flower, So precious in your hand, Carry on smiling, And the world will smile with you" highlight the fragile nature of life but also make it clear that by staying positive and smiling, we can make the world around us a brighter place.
The lyrics then turn to an acknowledgement that life is not always easy, and sometimes we are faced with challenges that can make it difficult to maintain our positive outlook. The line "When every race is run, and the day is closing in" suggests a sense of weariness or exhaustion. The following lines, "I'm living for the light, Don't cry for me today' ah ah ah" offer a sense of determination and strength. The singer is focused on moving forward and not dwelling on past hardships.
The next stanza contains a critique of societal structures that can be oppressive, particularly the role of jailers who keep people hidden away from the outside world. The lines "I can not be your judge, Mr. Jailer is your host, He's keeping you inside, And hides you from the world" suggest a critique of a system that punishes and confines people rather than helping them. The stanza concludes with the line "No catcher in the rye can help you from yourself", which seems to suggest that ultimately, we need to find strength from within.
Overall, the song seems to encourage listeners to find resilience in the face of adversity and to stay positive, even when things are difficult. The lyrics also suggest a critique of societal structures that can be oppressive, and an emphasis on the importance of personal agency and self-determination.
Line by Line Meaning
We live in a free world
We inhabit a society where individual liberty is respected.
I whistle down the wind
I express my happiness and freedom through this symbolic gesture.
Carry on smiling
Continue to display positivity and joy despite adversity.
And the world will smile with you
Your attitude can impact the mood and outlook of those around you.
"Life is a flower
The state of being alive is something delicate, special and to be cherished.
So precious in your hand
You hold your own fate and must protect your life with care.
Carry on smiling
Continue to display positivity and joy despite adversity.
And the world will smile with you
Your attitude can impact the mood and outlook of those around you.
When every race is run
After every accomplishment and goal is achieved.
And the day is closing in
At the end of one's life.
I don't care about the world
In this moment, I am focused on my own inner joy and peace.
I'm living for the light
I strive to find enlightenment, happiness and meaning in life.
Don't cry for me today' ah ah ah
I do not wish for anyone to shed tears for me.
I can not be your judge
I am not qualified nor do I seek to condemn or pass judgement on anyone else.
Mr. Jailer is your host
A metaphor for oppressive systems and institutions that control people's lives.
He's keeping you inside
Through domination and coercion, these forces deny you true freedom and autonomy.
And hides you from the world
You are prevented from connecting with the greater society or expressing your true self.
No catcher in the rye
There is no person, intervention or protection that can save you from your own destructive tendencies.
Can help you from yourself
Ultimately, the responsibility for one's own happiness and well-being lies with the individual.
Please Mr. Agony
An appeal to the forces of suffering and pain in the world.
Release them for a while
Allow people to experience moments of joy and freedom before returning to difficult realities.
"earn them the consequences of
Allow them to learn from their actions and experiences.
Living without life
Existing without truly thriving or experiencing the fullness of life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONAS BERGGREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Taken from the album "Flowers" (1998)
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You are not alone watching and listening to this masterpiece...The world is smiling back!