<… 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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No Good Lover
Ace of Base Lyrics
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Baby I tried him out
He's handsome and he knows how to use it
And he doesn't take a no for an answer
Like a catcher in the rye he nags till you die
His flatter makes you fall
But don't expect to have a ball
He's a no good lover
Baby I've tried him out
He's - na - na - na - na - na
He's a no good lover
Baby I've tried him out
He's - na - na - na - na - na
On the beach you'll see him showing off badly
With a golden look he conquers your best friend
And she has to say yes to her new excess
Americas by far the most miserable man
He's a no good lover
Baby I've tried him out
He's - na - na - na - na - na
He's a no good lover
Baby I've tried him out
He's - na - na - na - na - na
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The lyrics of Ace of Base's song "No Good Lover" depict the experiences of the singer with a charming but unfaithful man. The singer confesses that she tried to be with him, but soon found out that he is not a good partner. The man is described as being handsome and confident, and he knows how to use his charm to get whatever he wants. He is persistent and does not take no for an answer. The man is compared to a catcher in the rye, suggesting that he is controlling and has a negative influence on those around him. The singer also mentions his flattery, which she claims can be misleading and not to be trusted. The song is essentially a warning to other women not to fall for this man's deceptive charm.
The second verse of the song focuses on the man's behavior in social situations. He is portrayed as showing off and being overly confident. The singer suggests that he uses his looks and charm to attract other women, including the singer's best friend. The man is seen as being obsessed with his own image and the attention of others. The third and final verse repeats the warning to other women not to fall for this man's charms.
Overall, "No Good Lover" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of falling for someone who looks too good to be true. The lyrics suggest that sometimes we need to be wary of our own attractions and not to be blinded by someone's charm.
Line by Line Meaning
He's a no good lover
The person being referred to is an unworthy love interest
Baby I tried him out
I have given him a chance and tried to see if he is worth it
He's handsome and he knows how to use it
He is physically attractive and very conscious of it
And he doesn't take a no for an answer
He persists and doesn't accept rejection
Like a catcher in the rye he nags till you die
He continuously annoys and harasses until it's unbearable
His flatter makes you fall
His compliments can make you feel good and fall for him
But don't expect to have a ball
Don't expect to have a good time with him
On the beach you'll see him showing off badly
He tries to show off and impress people on the beach in an obnoxious way
With a golden look he conquers your best friend
He uses his good looks to seduce and win over your best friend
And she has to say yes to her new excess
She feels compelled to say yes to his advances and new things he introduces her to
Americas by far the most miserable man
The singer believes that he is the most unpleasant person in America
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONAS PETTER BERGGREN
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