<… 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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Perfect World
Ace of Base Lyrics
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To start again
I believe that's true
They say the time has come for us
To make amends
And I believe that too
Why tell me why
I pray each day
For a perfect world
Where children are laughing
Lovers romancing
Time stands still
A perfect world
There's nothing to cry for
No one to die for
Wonderful
In a perfect world
Our father's father says that
Things were better then
How easy they forgot
On every page in every book of history
A thousand tears were shed
There's hope in our hearts
And love in our eyes
Day after day I keep searching
Why tell me why
Is it all so hard to find
I pray each day
For a perfect world,
Show me the way I'm to understand
That you prove to myself that I'm a man
And you love, but you can't look from above
Travel cross the seven seas to be with you
Passion and desire will see me through
The road that I must travel will wind and curl
You're all I ever needed in a perfect world
The opening line of the song "They say the time has come for us to start again" suggests that the world as we know it is in a bad place and that it's time for humans to start over, to make a fresh start. The singer then goes on to say that he believes that's true, indicating a personal conviction that the world can be a better place, and indeed must be to ensure its survival. The song calls on humans to make amends, to right the wrongs of the past, and to build a new, better world where children are happy, lovers are free to love, and there's nothing to cry for or die for.
The idea of a perfect world is at the center of this song, with the singer expressing his longing and prayer for such a world. He calls on our fathers' fathers who remember when things were better and long for that kind of world. History books are filled with tears, but the singer believes that there's hope in our hearts and love in our eyes, and that by searching day after day, humans can create the perfect world they pray for. The lyrics also suggest that the path to this perfect world won't be easy, that it will wind and curl, but that love and desire will see us through the road. Overall, the song is an optimistic and hopeful call for change and a better future for all.
Line by Line Meaning
They say the time has come for us
Everyone agrees that it's time for a fresh start.
To start again
To begin anew.
I believe that's true
I agree with the call for a fresh start.
They say the time has come for us
Everyone agrees that it's time to make things right.
To make amends
To rectify past mistakes.
And I believe that too
I also believe in making things right.
Why tell me why
What is the reason for this being so difficult?
Is it all so hard to find
Why is it so difficult to locate these solutions.
I pray each day
Every day I hope.
For a perfect world
A world without flaws or blemishes.
Where children are laughing
A place where kids can be happy.
Lovers romancing
A space where romance is the norm.
Time stands still
A world where time is immaterial.
There's nothing to cry for
A place where there is no sorrow.
No one to die for
No need for anyone to lose their lives.
Wonderful
Such a world would be fantastic.
In a perfect world
In such a world as this.
Our father's father says that
Our ancient ancestors claim that.
Things were better then
The world was better back then.
How easy they forgot
Everyone seems to have conveniently forgotten.
On every page in every book of history
Throughout history, in every record.
A thousand tears were shed
There has been so much sadness.
There's hope in our hearts
Despite all this, we still have hope.
And love in our eyes
Our eyes are filled with love.
Day after day I keep searching
Every day I strive to find solutions.
Show me the way I'm to understand
Guide me to understanding.
That you prove to myself that I'm a man
To prove to myself that I am strong enough.
And you love, but you can't look from above
You love but cannot control from above.
Travel cross the seven seas to be with you
I will cross oceans to be with you.
Passion and desire will see me through
Despite difficulty, my passion for you will help me persevere.
The road that I must travel will wind and curl
My path will not be straightforward.
You're all I ever needed in a perfect world
In an imperfect world, you are all I need.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN BALLARD, ULF EKBERG, BJ�RN STENSTR�M, BJOERN STENSTROEM
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