<… 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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Mr. Replay
Ace of Base Lyrics
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Why you being so cold-hearted lately?
Oh, what, can't you see I'm aching when you turn your back on me?
Why you acting shady?
How come you never appreciate me?
Don't lie, this is so frustrating when you play the game on me
See, I've been doing everything I can just to make you feel all right
Tell me, who had your back during all lonely nights that you cried?
I was there to provide when you went through the struggle and strife
Hey, Mr. Replay, I like your inner vision
But there's too much competition for me
Hey, Mr. Replay, ease up and try to listen
You're not on television
This bird has flown away
Na na na
You're lost in your illusion
What's the matter baby?
Let me know if your love is fading
Oh, my God, you drive me crazy when you turn your back on me
I've been contemplating, trying to see why our love is shaky
I cry, if you will betray me
Can't you see (how hard I try?)
See, I've been doing everything I can just to make you feel all right
Every time you went down, I became your guiding light
Tell me, who had your back during all lonely nights that you cried?
I was there to provide when you went through the struggle and strife
Hey, Mr. Replay, I like your inner vision
But there's too much competition for me
Hey, Mr. Replay, ease up and try to listen
You're not on television
This bird has flown away
Na na na
You're lost in your illusion
Na na na
In your (inner great) confusion,
This bird has flown away
(It's my way, such a wonderful play)
Nothing's gonna last forever
We will never stay together
(It's my fate that you will follow one day)
Nothing's gonna last forever, forever
Hey, Mr. Replay, I like your inner vision
But there's too much competition for me
Hey, Mr. Replay, ease up and try to listen
You're not on television
But there's too much competition
Na na na
You're lost in your illusion
Na na na
In your (inner great) confusion,
This bird has flown away
The song "Mr. Replay" by Ace of Base talks about a person who is trying to make their partner understand their worth and the efforts they have put into their relationship. The singer of the song is frustrated by their partner's indifference towards them and the lack of appreciation for everything they have done to keep the relationship going. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been providing emotional support to their partner during their tough times but feels like they are not receiving the same treatment in return.
However, the partner seems to be lost in their own world and is unable to understand the singer's feelings. The chorus "Hey, Mr. Replay, I like your inner vision, But there's too much competition for me, This bird has flown away" suggests that the singer is tired of trying to make the relationship work with someone who is not willing to put in the effort. The use of "Mr. Replay" in the chorus is a metaphor for someone who keeps repeating the same behavior and is unable to change.
Overall, the song highlights the struggles of a one-sided relationship where one partner is giving their all to make things work, while the other is indifferent and unaware of their partner's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
What's the matter, baby
Addressing the person he is speaking with and asking if something is wrong
Why you being so cold-hearted lately? Oh, what, can't you see I'm aching when you turn your back on me?
Asking why the person he is speaking to is not showing any love or affection, and pointing out how it hurts him emotionally
Why you acting shady? How come you never appreciate me?
Questioning the other person's behavior and how they never show him any gratitude or display their love for him
Don't lie, this is so frustrating when you play the game on me
Telling the other person not to lie and acknowledging how his feelings are affected by their games
See, I've been doing everything I can just to make you feel all right
Expressing how much effort he has put into making the other person feel happy
And every time you went down, I became your guiding light
Pointing out how he has always been there for the other person through thick and thin
Tell me, who had your back during all lonely nights that you cried? I was there to provide when you went through the struggle and strife
Asking the other person to remember who supported them through tough times and emphasizing how he was there for them the whole time
Hey, Mr. Replay, I like your inner vision
Addressing someone else, perhaps a competitor, sarcastically complimenting their perspective, and implying that their vision doesn't closely match reality
But there's too much competition for me
Expressing how the other person's behavior is coming off as competitive and expressing a lack of interest in that kind of behavior
Hey, Mr. Replay, ease up and try to listen
Offering advice to the other person, telling them to take it easy and to pay attention to their words
You're not on television
Emphasizing how the other person's behavior is not a performance and that he is not an audience member
This bird has flown away
Cementing that the artist is finished with this relationship and is moving on, and indicating that the other person should do the same
Na na na You're lost in your illusion
Implying that the other person lives in a world of their own and has trouble recognizing reality
What's the matter baby? Let me know if your love is fading
Repeating his anguish and desire for communication from the person he is speaking with
I've been contemplating, trying to see why our love is shaky I cry, if you will betray me Can't you see (how hard I try?)
Expressing his efforts to come to a solution and understand why the relationship is unstable, and asking the other person to recognize and value his efforts
It's my way, such a wonderful play Nothing's gonna last forever We will never stay together (It's my fate that you will follow one day) Nothing's gonna last forever, forever
Indicating how he enjoys his independence and how their relationship was never going to last long-term; furthermore implying that the other person will end up in the same position later
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: - BUDDHA, - JOKER, ARI ERIK VEIKKO LEHTONEN, DAVID JASSY
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on Break My Stride
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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on Break My Stride
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