<… 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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Sign
Ace of Base Lyrics
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(Ah) I got a new life
You would hardly recognize me, I'm so glad
How can a person like me care for you?
(Ah) Why do I bother, when you're not the one for me?
Ooh-ooh
Is enough, enough?
I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign
Life is demanding without understanding
I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign
No one's gonna drag you up
To get into the light where you belong
But where do you belong?
(Ah) Under the pale moon
For so many years I wondered who you are
How could a person like you bring me joy?
Under the pale moon, where I see a lot of stars
Ooh-ooh
Is enough, enough?
I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign
Life is demanding without understanding
I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign
No one's gonna drag you up
To get into the light where you belong
But where do you belong?
Oh, oh-oh
I saw the sign and it opened up my mind
And I am happy now living without you
I've left you, oh, oh-oh
I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign
No one's gonna drag you up
To get into the light where you belong
(I saw the sign, I saw the sign) I saw the sign
(I saw the sign, I saw the sign)
(I saw the sign, I saw the sign) I saw the sign
And it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign
Ace of Base's "The Sign" is a song about letting go of a toxic relationship and finding a new sense of freedom and happiness. The song is written as a letter to an ex-lover, expressing the relief and newfound sense of joy that comes with moving on. The singer compares her old self to her new self, remarking that she is hardly recognizable now. She wonders why she even bothered caring for her ex when they were not right for each other.
The chorus of the song talks about the moment when she finally realized that the relationship was not worth the effort. She "saw the sign" and it opened up her eyes to the truth. Life is demanding and difficult enough without being in a relationship that does not bring happiness and understanding. Nobody can force someone to change or drag them into the light where they belong; they must find their own way to happiness and fulfillment.
The song's bridge is about finding joy and peace under the pale moon and seeing the stars. The singer finally feels free from the pain of the past relationship.
Overall, "The Sign" is a powerful anthem about finding the courage to let go of what no longer serves us and finding a new sense of happiness and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Ba-bada, oh, yeah
Introduces the start of the song with meaningless syllables and sounds.
(Ah) I got a new life
The singer's life has improved significantly since they left their lover.
You would hardly recognize me, I'm so glad
The singer has undergone a transformative change that would make them unrecognizable to their former lover.
How can a person like me care for you?
The singer is questioning why they even cared for their ex-lover in the first place.
(Ah) Why do I bother, when you're not the one for me?
The singer is questioning why they even bothered being with their ex-lover, knowing they were not meant to be.
Ooh-ooh
Is enough, enough?
The singer questions whether they have had enough of their toxic relationship.
I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign
Life is demanding without understanding
The singer had an epiphany that allowed them to see the signs of their unhealthy relationship, and how difficult life can be without true understanding.
No one's gonna drag you up
To get into the light where you belong
But where do you belong?
No one can force someone to find their true place in life, but it is up to the individual to search for it themselves.
(Ah) Under the pale moon
For so many years I wondered who you are
The singer reveals they had been with their ex-lover for years, but never truly knew who they were.
How could a person like you bring me joy?
Under the pale moon, where I see a lot of stars
Ooh-ooh
Is enough, enough?
The singer questions how someone so incompatible could ever have brought them happiness, then wonders if they have had enough of the relationship.
I saw the sign and it opened up my mind
And I am happy now living without you
I've left you, oh, oh-oh
The singer reflects on the positive impact that seeing the signs of their toxic relationship has had on them and how they are now happy to be free from it.
(I saw the sign, I saw the sign) I saw the sign
(I saw the sign, I saw the sign)
(I saw the sign, I saw the sign) I saw the sign
And it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign
The chorus repeats the realization that seeing the signs of their unhealthy relationship has opened the singer's eyes to a new and better life without their former lover.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jenny Berggren, Malin Berggren, Jonas Berggren, Ulf Ekberg
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Taken from the album "The Sign" and "Happy Nation (U.S. Version)" (1993)"
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Ariel Veron I would hardly call it enlightening considering they're the ones deceiving us about our reality and the truth, namely Jesus Christ. Jesuits and masons know the earth is flat and immovable but introduced heliocentricity, the Big Bang and evolution to hide God and salvation. Knowledge is power. But their god is lucifer, the so-called light bearer. 2 Corinthians 11:14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light