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.
Come Back
Roxette Lyrics
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I never spent minutes on history,
it made me sad, it made me so sad.
And in no time no time at all
a change has begun and the name is you,
I feel strange, you've made my life strange.
Cos baby when you get close to me
I say there's a certain chemistry
Come back before you leave.
I haven't got room for a broken heart.
Come back before you leave.
You shouldn't go at all,
you shouldn't go at all
So many years and so many nights,
I still can recall oh the way that you move when you dance,
do you want to dance?
We've had our habits and attitudes,
you make me remember the power when everything's right,
please stay the night.
Cos baby when you get close to me
there's something about you I really need
Come back before you leave...
Babe, come back before you leave,
I'll be the air for you when you breathe,
I'll be the raising sun.
Close the door, let's make love,
all God's angels sing above into the rising sun.
In Roxette’s song “Come Back,” the singer reflects on a former love affair that ended in heartbreak. The song is about the singer reminiscing about the past, but also acknowledging the present when a new romantic relationship has started. The singer reveals that they never looked back on their past love affair and spent no time thinking about it, as it only brought sadness. However, a change has occurred and someone new has entered the singer's life. The person has made the singer feel strange and there's a certain chemistry when they get close. They ask the person to come back before leaving as they haven’t got room for another broken heart. They express their love and affection, asking the person to stay for the night and make love.
The lyrics of the song reflect the complex emotions that come with new romantic relationships and the pain of past heartbreak. The singer is willing to embrace love again, but also has a fear of being hurt again. The song is relatable to many people who have experienced heartbreak and are open to love again.
Line by Line Meaning
Never looked back on a love affair.
I have never thought about my past relationships.
I never spent minutes on history,
I have never dwelled on my past experiences with love.
it made me sad, it made me so sad.
Thinking about past love affairs has made me feel unhappy.
And in no time no time at all
Suddenly and unexpectedly,
a change has begun and the name is you,
I have experienced a significant shift and it is all because of you.
I feel strange, you've made my life strange.
I am feeling unusual, and you are the reason behind it all.
Cos baby when you get close to me
Whenever you are near me,
I say there's a certain chemistry
I feel we have a unique and special connection.
Come back before you leave.
Please come back to me before you leave.
I haven't got room for a broken heart.
I don't have the emotional capacity to handle another heartbreak.
You shouldn't go at all,
I'd rather you didn't go at all.
So many years and so many nights,
We have been together for many years and spent many nights together.
I still can recall oh the way that you move when you dance,
I still remember the way you moved when we danced together.
do you want to dance?
Do you want to dance with me again?
We've had our habits and attitudes,
We have our own ways of doing things.
you make me remember the power when everything's right,
You remind me of how amazing things were between us when everything was good.
please stay the night.
Please spend the night with me.
Babe, come back before you leave,
My love, please come back to me before you go.
I'll be the air for you when you breathe,
I will support you in every possible way.
I'll be the raising sun.
I will bring light and positivity into your life.
Close the door, let's make love,
Let's be intimate with each other right now.
all God's angels sing above into the rising sun.
As we make love, we will be supported by the divine powers above us.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PER HAKAN GESSLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thank You So Very Much
Come back before you leave
Come back before you leave
Never looked back on a love affair.
I never spent minutes on history,
It made me sad, it made me so sad.
And in no time no time at all
A change has begun and the name is you,
I feel strange, you've made my life strange.
Coz baby when you get close to me
I say there's a certain chemistry
Come back before you leave.
I haven't got room for a broken heart.
Come back before you leave.
You shouldn't go at all,
You shouldn't go at all
So many years and so many nights,
I still can recall oh the way that you move when you dance,
Do you wanna dance?
We've had our habits and attitudes,
You make me remember the power when everything's right,
Please stay the night.
Coz baby when you get close to me
There's something about you I really need
Oh, come back before you leave
I haven't got room for a broken heart.
Come back before you leave.
You shouldn't go at all, at all
Come back before you leave.
I haven't got room for a broken heart.
Come back before you leave.
You shouldn't go at all,
No, you shouldn't go at all
Babe, come back before you leave,
I'll be the air for you when you breathe,
I'll be the rising sun.
Close the door, let's make love,
All God's angels sing above into the rising sun.
Come back before you leave.
I haven't got room for a broken heart.
Come back before you leave.
You shouldn't go at all, no
Come back before you leave.
I haven't got room for a broken heart.
Come back before you leave.
You shouldn't go at all, hey
You shouldn't go at all
Come back before you leave.
Come back before you leave.
Come back before you leave.
Ciclopea2
Años de no escuchar esta canción, pero es de las que las escuchas una vez y la melodía y sobre todo el coro se quedan en tu cabeza por siempre, un clásico infravalorado de esta maravillosa dupla sueca.
sasha ussr
светлая память красавице Машеньке Фредриксон
summer breeze
comparto lo que dicen por ahí. hay muchas canciones de Roxette que no fueron aprovechadas como singles. si escuchamos cada cd de esta banda descubrimos un tesoro en canciones que por ahi nadie conoce. soy fan de esta banda desde hace mas de 20 años y es increible como canciones como estas no pierden vigencia para los que seguimos esta maravillosa musica
Thank You So Very Much
Come back before you leave
Come back before you leave
Never looked back on a love affair.
I never spent minutes on history,
It made me sad, it made me so sad.
And in no time no time at all
A change has begun and the name is you,
I feel strange, you've made my life strange.
Coz baby when you get close to me
I say there's a certain chemistry
Come back before you leave.
I haven't got room for a broken heart.
Come back before you leave.
You shouldn't go at all,
You shouldn't go at all
So many years and so many nights,
I still can recall oh the way that you move when you dance,
Do you wanna dance?
We've had our habits and attitudes,
You make me remember the power when everything's right,
Please stay the night.
Coz baby when you get close to me
There's something about you I really need
Oh, come back before you leave
I haven't got room for a broken heart.
Come back before you leave.
You shouldn't go at all, at all
Come back before you leave.
I haven't got room for a broken heart.
Come back before you leave.
You shouldn't go at all,
No, you shouldn't go at all
Babe, come back before you leave,
I'll be the air for you when you breathe,
I'll be the rising sun.
Close the door, let's make love,
All God's angels sing above into the rising sun.
Come back before you leave.
I haven't got room for a broken heart.
Come back before you leave.
You shouldn't go at all, no
Come back before you leave.
I haven't got room for a broken heart.
Come back before you leave.
You shouldn't go at all, hey
You shouldn't go at all
Come back before you leave.
Come back before you leave.
Come back before you leave.
Noe Sanz
Thanks!
Thank You So Very Much
@Noe Sanz You're welcome!
Osvaldo Reyes
Roxette, nunca dejó sorprenderme... Éxitos tras éxitos
MARCELO HERRERA
SOSTENGO QUE QUIENES AMAMOS A ROXETTE , SOMOS SERES DE SENTIMIENTOS ELEVADOS !!!!!!!
D Mcc
I loved their songs, so very sad how she passed definitely a talent missed
Daniel Carretero
Una de mis canciones favoritas de Roxette... La intro con violines es brutal... M hubiera gustado q la hubieran tocado n vivo... Era perfecta para empezar el show cambiando la intro con violines por un solo de guitarra electrica