<… 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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Que Sera
Ace of Base Lyrics
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But they don't know her name
She's in the wrong place at the wrong time
Who's to blame
She wonders how to change
the life she's living
She wonders if she'll ever get away
There's no return, we live, we learn
The game goes on and on and
Que sera
I like you but I don't
Really want to take you home
Que sera
It's a lonely life
Living on my own
Que sera
What's it gonna be, what's it gonna be
She left her home when she was seventeen
Simply disappeared in the rain
Those were bad times so it was high time
She knows she'd do it again
She wonders how
she's gonna make a living
She wonders if she'll make it through the day
As far as I can see, I've seen it all before
A lonely girl in a big bad world
The game goes on and on and
Que sera
The lyrics in Ace of Base's "Que Sera" tell a story of a young woman who is struggling to navigate her way through life. She is in the wrong place at the wrong time, subjected to the unwanted attention of strangers who don't know her name. The lyrics indicate that she is aware of her situation and wants to change her life, but isn't sure how to go about it. She's not sure she'll ever get away from the challenges she's facing.
The chorus of the song is a refrain of "Que Sera," which literally translates to "what will be." The phrase suggests a sense of resignation to fate, a belief that life will play out as it's meant to, whether you want it to or not. The song implies that sometimes you're dealt a tough hand, but you have to learn to play the game anyway. The singer seems to empathize with the woman's plight, but ultimately concludes that he doesn't want to take her home, and that it's a lonely life living on his own.
There are a few possible interpretations of the song's message. It could be seen as a commentary on the struggles of the working class, or a warning to young people about the dangers of leaving home too soon. It could also be interpreted as a more general observation about the unpredictability of life and the need to adapt to whatever circumstances come your way. Whatever the case may be, "Que Sera" is a reflection on the challenges and uncertainties that come with being human.
Line by Line Meaning
They call to her from across the street
People try to talk to the girl, but they don't really know her
But they don't know her name
Even though people talk to her, they don't know her identity
She's in the wrong place at the wrong time
The girl feels out of place and unlucky
Who's to blame
She questions why she's in this situation
She wonders how to change the life she's living
The girl wants to improve her current situation
She wonders if she'll ever get away
She questions whether she will escape the situation she is in
As far as I can see, the writing's on the wall
It's obvious to everyone that things aren't going well
There's no return, we live, we learn
We can't go back, but we can grow from our experiences
The game goes on and on and
Life continues, and difficult situations persist
Que sera
What will be, will be
I like you but I don't
She has feelings for someone but doesn't want to pursue them
Really want to take you home
She doesn't want to start anything serious with this person
It's a lonely life
She feels alone
Living on my own
The girl is living independently
What's it gonna be, what's it gonna be
She is unsure of what will happen in her life
She left her home when she was seventeen
She ran away from home as a young adult
Simply disappeared in the rain
She left without saying goodbye
Those were bad times so it was high time
Her past was difficult, so leaving was the right choice
She knows she'd do it again
She would repeat her decision to leave
She wonders how she's gonna make a living
She is worried about financial stability
She wonders if she'll make it through the day
She is unsure if she can handle the challenges of the day
A lonely girl in a big bad world
She feels she is alone and the world is harsh
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN BALLARD, ULF EKBERG, BJORN STRENSTROM
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