<… 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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Who Am I
Ace of Base Lyrics
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Under the Iberian sun
I was the dawn of the valley
Under the Iberian sun
I once was a sinner
But who was not?
I really liked to rumble and hustle a lot
He is not here
I am just a gatekeeper
Now so sincere
Now so sincere
Now so sincere
Who am I
What is the purpose
Who am I
And where do I flee?
Who am I
I'd like to remember
Who am I
And who do I want to be
Who do I want to be
Who am I
And who do I want to be
I went down to the river
Trying to find peace in my mind
In the throw
I saw you glimmer
The desire for you made me blind
I first saw you at the distance
When the moon's at its height
I came to get to know you
A disclosure so bright
I knew, in my heart
When your flair made me swoon
I am just a prisoner
In search of my tune
Who am I
What is the purpose
Who am I
From where do I flee?
Who am I
I'd like to remember
Who am I
And who do I want to be
The song "Who Am I" by Ace of Base is a ballad that explores themes of identity, purpose, and self-discovery. The song's opening lyrics, "I was born in the shadows, under the Iberian sun," set the tone for a song about a person who is searching for meaning and trying to understand their place in the world. The singer reflects on their past life as a sinner, but realizes that they are no longer that person. They describe themselves now as a "gatekeeper" who is sincere in their desire to find out who they really are.
The chorus of the song consists of the singer asking a series of questions. They are trying to remember who they are and who they want to be. They are searching for their purpose in life and wondering where they should go from here. The second verse is about the singer's encounter with someone who made them feel alive, but who also left them feeling lost and unsure of themselves. The singer knows they are a prisoner of their search for their true self, but is willing to keep searching.
Overall, the song "Who Am I" is a powerful reflection on the human condition. It speaks to the universal struggle of trying to find our place in the world and understand who we are. The lyrics are beautifully written and the melody is hauntingly beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born in the shadows
I come from a place of darkness
Under the Iberian sun
but I was shaped under the beauty of Spain
I was the dawn of the valley
I was the start of something new in my hometown
I once was a sinner
I have made mistakes in the past
But who was not?
But who among us hasn't?
I really liked to rumble and hustle a lot
I used to enjoy getting into trouble
But where is the key monster
But where is the cause of my negative behavior?
He is not here
It's not present in my life anymore
I am just a gatekeeper
I am responsible for my own actions now
Now so sincere
And I am being honest with myself
Who am I
Who is the true me?
What is the purpose
What is the meaning of my life?
And where do I flee?
Where do I find solace?
I'd like to remember
I wish to rediscover my true self
And who do I want to be
And who do I aspire to become?
I went down to the river
I searched for inner peace
Trying to find peace in my mind
Trying to calm the storm inside me
In the throw
In the midst of it all
I saw you glimmer
I found a glimmer of hope
The desire for you made me blind
The yearning for this hope clouded my judgment
I first saw you at the distance
But it was there all along
When the moon's at its height
It only became visible to me when I was at my darkest
I came to get to know you
I pursued this hope
A disclosure so bright
And it revealed a truth so beautiful
I knew, in my heart
I finally understood
When your flair made me swoon
When this hope captured my heart
I am just a prisoner
I am still struggling with finding myself
In search of my tune
And I am still looking for the rhythm of my life
And who do I want to be
Who do I aspire to become?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: - BUDDHA, - JOKER
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on Break My Stride
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