<… 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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Mercy Mercy
Ace of Base Lyrics
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The man in the moon changes colours each day
He's watching us all
The big and the small
Can he see
Just you and me
Searching for my destiny?
Mercy, mercy
Have mercy on me
Mercy, mercy
Wanna be free and happy
Have mercy on me
Do you believe we can travel into the future?
Do you believe there's a man in the sky?
We're making him sad,
The good and the bad
Can he see
Just you and me
Searching for my destiny?
Ohh
Mercy, mercy
You've gotta have pity on me
Have mercy on me
Mercy, mercy
Wanna be free and happy
Have mercy on me
I don't wanna be just one in many faces
I want you looking at me
Sit down and take a look
Put me into motion
Give me something to believe
Mmm hmmm mmm
Mmm hmmm mmm
Mercy, mercy
You've gotta have pity on me
Have mercy on me
Mercy, mercy
You've gotta have pity on me
Have mercy on me
Ohhh,
Mercy, mercy
You've gotta have pity on me
Have mercy on me, mmm
Oh,
Mercy, mercy
You've gotta have pity on me
Have mercy on me
The lyrics of Ace of Base's song "Mercy Mercy" explores themes of hope, destiny, and the desire for freedom and happiness. The opening lines of the song suggest that the man in the moon, who is depicted as having a multitude of faces and changing colors, is watching over all of us regardless of our size or experience. The song then shifts focus to the singer's personal search for their destiny and their plea for mercy so that they can be free and happy.
The second verse of the song asks philosophical questions about time travel and the existence of a higher power, while also acknowledging the impact of human behavior on that power. The repeated phrase "have mercy on me" throughout the song highlights the singer's desperation for help and guidance.
The bridge of the song is a call to action, with the singer asking for attention and motion to be given to them. The song ends with a final plea for mercy, underscoring the singer's need for assistance in their personal journey towards freedom and happiness.
Overall, "Mercy Mercy" is a song that speaks to the human desire for purpose and meaning in life, as well as the ways in which we navigate the unknown and seek help when we feel lost.
Line by Line Meaning
The man in the moon has a thousand different faces
The moon seems to appear different every day
The man in the moon changes colours each day
The moon changes its appearance, either by colour or shape, on a daily basis
He's watching us all
The moon appears to 'watch' over us as we go about our lives
The big and the small
The moon watches over everyone, regardless of their size or stature
Can he see
Is the moon 'aware' of what we're doing or feeling
Just you and me
Is the moon specifically watching over us as individuals
Searching for my destiny?
Are we all trying to find our purpose in life
Mercy, mercy
Asking for forgiveness or compassion
You've gotta have pity on me
Asking for others to have empathy towards oneself
Have mercy on me
Asking for others to forgive or empathize with a mistake or situation
Wanna be free and happy
Longing for liberty and joy
Do you believe we can travel into the future?
Is time travel scientifically or theoretically possible
Do you believe there's a man in the sky?
Is there a God or higher power watching over us
We're making him sad
Our actions or lack of belief may disappoint or upset God
The good and the bad
Everyone's actions, whether good or bad, are observed by God
I don't wanna be just one in many faces
As an individual, the artist wants to be recognized and remembered
I want you looking at me
Desiring attention or approval from others
Sit down and take a look
Take the time to observe and appreciate what's around you
Put me into motion
Motivate me into action
Give me something to believe
Longing for a sense of purpose or direction in life
Contributed by Annabelle V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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This is is not ace of base singing it is really unique 2 but was taken for granted that it was ace of base because they sound very like them.it wasn't checked right.
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