Before coming together to form the duo, Fredriksson and Gessle were already established artists in Sweden, with Fredriksson releasing a number of solo albums and Gessle being the lead singer and songwriter of Gyllene Tider, which had three No. 1 albums. On the advice of the managing director of their record label, they came together to record "Neverending Love", which became a hit single in Sweden.
After the release of Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus!, a greatest hits record, the duo took a hiatus before returning with the albums Have a Nice Day (1999) and Room Service (2001). They continued to chart in other territories, mainly in Europe and Latin America, where they earned various Gold and Platinum awards until the beginning of the new millennium. In 2002, the duo took a break from recording and touring when Fredriksson was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Gessle went on to release solo albums and reunited with Gyllene Tider before Roxette took to the stage together again for the first time in 8 years, in 2009, during Gessle's European Party Crasher tour. In 2011, they released Charm School, their first studio album in ten years, which was followed by Travelling in 2012. Their latest studio album, Good Karma, was released in 2016.
Their songs "It Must Have Been Love" and "Listen to Your Heart" continue to receive wide radio airplay, with both singles recently receiving awards from BMI for achieving five million radio plays. They have sold an estimated 75 million records worldwide, with over 10 million in certified units from Germany, the US and the UK, achieving gold and platinum certifications for Joyride and Look Sharp! in all three regions.
On 18 April 2016, an official statement was released, cancelling the last leg of the RoXXXette 30th Anniversary Tour due to concerns about Marie Fredriksson's health. As her doctors have advised her to refrain from playing live, she will no longer tour with Roxette. Fredriksson stated: "Sadly, now my touring days are over and I want to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful fans that has followed us on our long and winding journey." Gessle added: "The joyride on the road is over now – but we sure had fun, didn't we?" Roxette has also worked in the studio on their tenth studio album, Good Karma. They have worked with young producers from Sweden like Addeboy vs Cliff "to inject new blood into the Roxette sound". Remixes aside, this is the first time that they have allowed anyone outside of the Roxette canon to produce new music. On 8 April 2016, the lead single off the album, "It Just Happens", was released. The album followed on 3 June 2016.
Per Gessle toured Europe in October and November 2018 as "Per Gessle's Roxette" with a set that lent heavily on the band's back catalogue.
Church of Your Heart
Roxette Lyrics
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Just for a while? Just for a while?
And spend some time, you and I,
Under this bright glorious sky.
It's been so long since I first saw you,
But I still love that smile in your eyes.
I believed in the church of your heart.
Yes it's you that made me be part of
And believe in the church of your heart.
Step inside, lay yourself down
Just for a while, rest for a while.
I can hear a thundering sound
Beating inside when you're around.
It's been so long since I first met you,
Since we made love, you know how time flies.
Yes it's true, right from the start,
I believed in the church of your heart.
Yes it's you that made me be part of
And believe in the church of your heart.
In the church of your heart.
In "Church of Your Heart," Roxette sings about the desire to escape from the real world and spend time with the person they love. The opening lines suggest the idea of leaving everything behind, even for a short while, to savour precious moments with a significant other. The chorus of the song professes strong feelings towards their lover, with the lyrics "Yes it's true, right from the start, I believed in the church of your heart. Yes it's you that made me be part of And believe in the church of your heart." The singer equates their love for the person to a place of worship or sanctuary that makes them feel safe and secure, and they are unashamed to show their devotion.
The second verse adds intensity to the romantic relationship, describing the amplified feeling that occurs when they are in each other's company. The lines "I can hear a thundering sound, Beating inside when you're around" suggest a powerful connection overtaking them. The song's overall theme celebrates the importance of loving connections to oneself and others; it suggests the power of a relationship that brings comfort, happiness, and peace in chaotic times.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't we leave the world outside
Let's take a break from the outside world, just for a while.
Just for a while? Just for a while?
Can we please have a moment without the world's distractions, even if it is just for a short time?
And spend some time, you and I,
Let's have some quality time together, just the two of us.
Under this bright glorious sky.
Let's enjoy the beauty of nature that surrounds us.
It's been so long since I first saw you,
It's been a while since we first met.
But I still love that smile in your eyes.
Even after all this time, your smile still captivates me.
Yes it's true, right from the start,
It's true that from the beginning,
I believed in the church of your heart.
I had faith in the goodness that radiates from your heart.
Yes it's you that made me be part of
You're the one who brought me into
And believe in the church of your heart.
And helped me believe in the goodness that comes from your heart.
Step inside, lay yourself down
Come in and relax
Just for a while, rest for a while.
Let's take a breather and rest for a bit.
I can hear a thundering sound
You stir up a feeling within me that's like thunder.
Beating inside when you're around.
This feeling grows stronger when you're near.
It's been so long since I first met you,
It's been a while since we first fell in love.
Since we made love, you know how time flies.
Since we first got together, time has flown by.
In the church of your heart.
In the place where goodness and love reside in your heart.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PER GESSLE
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@ciromero23
Can't we leave the world outside
Just for a while? Just for a while?
And spend some time, you and I,
Under this bright glorious sky.
It's been so long since I first saw you,
But I still love that smile in your eyes.
Yes it's true, right from the start,
I believed in the church of your heart.
Yes it's you that made me be part of
And believe in the church of your heart.
Step inside, lay yourself down
Just for a while, rest for a while.
I can hear a thundering sound
Beating inside when you're around.
It's been so long since I first met you,
Since we made love, you know how time flies.
Yes it's true, right from the start,
I believed in the church of your heart.
Yes it's you that made me be part of
And believe in the church of your heart.
In the church of your heart....
@GlitchBoyDan
Church of your Heart :
Can't we leave the world outside
Just for a while? Just for a while?
And spend some time, you and I,
Under this bright glorious sky.
It's been so long since I first saw you,
But I still love that smile in your eyes.
Yes it's true, right from the start,
I believed in the church of your heart.
Yes it's you that made me be part of
And believe in the church of your heart.
Step inside, lay yourself down
Just for a while, rest for a while.
I can hear a thundering sound
Beating inside when you're around.
It's been so long since I first met you,
Since we made love, you know how time flies.
Yes it's true, right from the start,
I believed in the church of your heart.
Yes it's you that made me be part of
And believe in the church of your heart.
In the church of your heart....
@quemaditos8140
Can't we leave the world outside
Just for a while, just for a while?
And spend some time, you and I
Under this bright glorious sky
It's been so long since I first saw you
But I still love that smile in your eyes
Yes it's true, right from the start
I believed in the church of your heart
Yes it's you that made me be part of
And believe in the church of your heart
Step inside, lay yourself down
Just for a while, rest for a while
I can hear a thundering sound
Beating inside when you're around
It's been so long since I first met you
Since we made love, you know how time flies
Yes it's true, right from the start
I believed in the church of your heart
Yes it's you that made me be part of
And believe in the church of your heart
In the church of your heart, yeah
Yes it's true, right from the start
I believed in the church of your heart
Yes it's you that made me be part of
And believe in the church of your heart
Pretty baby it's true, right from the start
I believed in the church of your heart
Yes it's you that made me be part of
And believe in the church of your heart
In the church of your heart
@sholehmahfudin4408
"Church Of Your Heart"
Can't we leave the world outside
Just for a while? Just for a while?
Spend some time, you and I
Under this bright glorious sky
It's been so long since I first saw you
But I still love that smile in your eyes
Yes it's true, right from the start
I believed in the church of your heart
Yes it's you, that make me part of
And I believe in the church of your heart
Step inside, lay yourself down
Just for a while, rest for a while
I can hear a thundering sound
Beating inside when you're around
It's been so long since I first met you
Since we made love, you know how time flies
Yes it's true, right from the start
I believed in the church of your heart
Yes it's you that make me be part of
And I believe in the church of your heart
In the church of your heart
Yes it's true, right from the start
I believed in the church of your heart
Yes it's you that make me be part of
And I believe in the church of your heart
Pretty baby it's true, right from the start
I believed in the church of your heart
Yes it's you that make me be part of
And I believe in the church of your heart
In the church of your heart
@elsafernandes558
I have loved Roxette for 30 years and always will love Roxette! So sad to not have seen them live. Rest in peace, Marie!
@garycarr3857
Roxette
@MrMusic77
same
@mattsennett
I was lucky enough to see Roxette live in 1991 and have always listened to their music. Rest in peace Marie and thank you for entertaining the world with your brilliant voice.
@jeffmurray4627
I was also lucky enough to see them, but in 1992.
@zeayg
@@jeffmurray4627 me too in 1992, they came to Uruguay
@jeffmurray4627
@@zeayg sweet!!!
@tazzagesslefan4450
I grew up roxette. And Pers Swedish band, im going to see this church next week for my birthday. I saw them in 2015
@marianadelhuerto
I love them, to argentina!!!!
@kicik5038
Probably one of Roxette's best underrated song! It's so calming and a pleasure to listen to anytime of the day