<… 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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Southern California
Ace of Base Lyrics
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So I took my belongings, and hitchhiked no more to blame
To California, in the warm Summer of love
All my life I been searching
All my life I been searching
I came to a crossroad, where a stranger gazed and spoke
He was looking kinda peculiar,
He wore a token, never seen before
He said: All my life I been searching
All my life I been searching
Sunset in Southern California
and the morning seems so far so far away
Sunset in Southern California
In the distance there's the light of San Diego
I came to his temple at noon the second day
It was a lot of mumbling, in the shadows did they pray
Feeling kind of dizzy, a gong struck and people chanted
All my life I been searching
All my life I been searching
[Chorus]
Then a kind of leader, appeared in fume and smoke
All dressed in silver,
An authoritarian bloke
He turned around and talked to me
With a demagogic voice
All my life I been searching
All my life I been searching
[Chorus]
In the distance there's the light of San Diego
In the distance there's the light of San Diego
In the distance there's the light of San Diego
The lyrics of "Southern California" by Ace of Base tell the story of a personal journey. The singer of the song, who describes their life as mundane and repetitive, decides to leave everything behind and travel to California. Despite not knowing what they are searching for, they feel an urge to explore and experience something different. Upon arriving in California, they come across a strange person dressed in a purple cloak who seems to impart an important message about life. The singer then describes visiting a temple where people were chanting and a gong struck, which left them feeling dizzy. They encounter a leader in the temple who speaks with a forceful voice and seems to have a significant impact on the people around them. The song ends with the description of the sunset in Southern California and the singer's recognition of the distance and light of San Diego.
The lyrics of the song can be interpreted as an exploration of the human search for meaning and purpose in life. The singer's journey to California is a metaphor for personal exploration and growth. The person in the purple cloak and the leader in the temple can be seen as sources of wisdom and guidance on this journey. The sunset and the distant light of San Diego represent the hope and the determination to achieve something greater.
Line by Line Meaning
In the road to nowhere, every day was just the same
Every day, the singer felt like they were going nowhere and living the same repetitive life.
So I took my belongings, and hitchhiked no more to blame
The singer left everything behind and hitchhiked to escape their own personal struggles.
To California, in the warm Summer of love
The singer went to California during a time of social and cultural change.
All my life I been searching
Throughout their life, the artist has been searching for something they have yet to find.
I came to a crossroad, where a stranger gazed and spoke
The artist encountered a stranger at a crossroad who caught their attention.
He wore a token, never seen before
The stranger had a unique and unfamiliar item on him.
He said: All my life I been searching
The stranger shared the same sentiment as the singer: they too have been searching for something throughout their life.
Sunset in Southern California
The artist is admiring the sunset in Southern California.
and the morning seems so far so far away
Despite the beauty of the sunset, the artist is aware that morning is still a long way off.
In the distance there's the light of San Diego
San Diego is far off in the distance, but its glowing lights can still be seen.
I came to his temple at noon the second day
The singer went to the stranger's temple on the second day at noon.
It was a lot of mumbling, in the shadows did they pray
The scene at the temple was chaotic and full of obscure chanting.
Feeling kind of dizzy, a gong struck and people chanted
The singer is disoriented and overwhelmed by the sounds of the temple.
Then a kind of leader, appeared in fume and smoke
A leader emerged from the smoke-filled room.
All my life I been searching
The leader also shares the same feeling of searching throughout their life.
With a demagogic voice
The leader speaks with a persuasive and manipulative tone.
In the distance there's the light of San Diego
The glowing lights of San Diego remain visible in the distance.
In the distance there's the light of San Diego
San Diego is still far off in the distance, but its presence can still be felt.
In the distance there's the light of San Diego
The lights of San Diego are a symbolic representation of hope and opportunity for the singer.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: - BUDDHA, - JOKER
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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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