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.
Fading Like A Flower
Roxette Lyrics
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But when we meet, it seems I can't let go
Every time you leave the room, I feel I'm fading like a flower
Every time I
Can't let go
Every time I, every time I, every time I
I'm fading, fading (oh, yeah)
Every time I see you, oh, I try to hide away
But when we meet, it seems I can't let go (can't let go)
Every time you leave the room, I feel I'm fading like a flower
(I'm fading like a flower)
(Yeah) (like a, like a) fading like a, fading like a rose
(Like a, like a) fading like a rose
(Oh, yeah) every time I see you, oh, I try to hide away
But when we meet, it seems I can't let go
Every time you leave the room, I feel I'm fading like a flower
(I'm fading like a flower)
Every time I
Never let go
Every time I, every time I, every time I
I'm fading, fading (oh, yeah)
Every time, try to hide away
But when we, can't let go (can't let go)
Every time you leave the room, I feel I'm fading like a flower
(I'm fading like a flower)
Fading like a, fading like a rose
Fading like a rose (hide away)
(Like a, like a) fading like a rose (can't let go), can't let go
I'm fading like a flower
I'm fading like a flower
The lyrics of Roxette's song "Fading Like a Flower" speak about the struggle of a person against their emotions related to someone they have feelings for. The song's narrator is torn between wanting to hide their feelings and being unable to let go of the object of their affection. In the presence of the person, they feel alive and vibrant, but every time the person leaves, they feel like they are fading away, their vitality dwindling like a flower.
The metaphor of the flower is used to represent the transience of emotions and the fragility of relationships which can easily wither away if not nurtured. The lyrics suggest that the singer's feelings for this person are intense but also fleeting. Despite the singer's attempts to control their feelings and keep them hidden away, they still persist and continue to impact their emotions.
The song's chorus featuring the repeated phrase "Every time I" emphasizes the recurring nature of the singer's feelings, highlighting how they keep experiencing the same emotions time and again in the presence of the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I see you, oh, I try to hide away
I feel overwhelmed by my emotions towards you and try to distance myself upon seeing you
But when we meet, it seems I can't let go
Despite my attempts to avoid you, I am drawn to you and find it difficult to break away
Every time you leave the room, I feel I'm fading like a flower
When you're not around, I feel as if a part of me is wilting away and losing its vibrancy
Every time I, every time I, every time I
Repetitive emphasis on the fact that these feelings and behaviors occur every time
I'm fading, fading (oh, yeah)
My feelings for you are slowly diminishing over time
(Yeah) (like a, like a) fading like a, fading like a rose
A comparison between a dying flower and the singer's fading feelings
(Like a, like a) fading like a rose
Reiterating the comparison to a fading flower
Every time I see you, oh, I try to hide away
Continuing to emphasize the artist's attempts to distance themselves
But when we meet, it seems I can't let go (can't let go)
Despite their efforts, the artist cannot resist being drawn towards the person they are trying to avoid
(I'm fading like a flower)
Repeating the previous comparison to a wilting flower
Every time I
Emphasizing the repetition of these cycles of emotions
Never let go
Despite the negative effects on the artist, they cannot bring themselves to completely let go of their feelings
Fading like a, fading like a rose
Repeating the comparison to a dying flower
(hide away)
Restating the singer's urge to distance themselves from this person
(can't let go), can't let go
Reiterating the point that the singer cannot resist their emotions towards this person
I'm fading like a flower
Repeating the metaphor of the artist's emotions slowly fading away
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Per Gessle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ricardo Dinarte
In a time
Where the sun descends alone
I ran a long, long way from home
To find a heart that's made of stone
I will try
I just need a little time
To get your face right out of my mind
To see the world through different eyes
Everytime I see you
Oh, I try to hide away
But when we meet it seems I can't let go
Everytime you leave the room
I feel I'm fading like a flower
Tell me why
When I scream, there's no reply
When I reach out, there's nothing to find
When I sleep, I break down and cry
Cry, yeah
Everytime I see you
Oh, I try to hide away
But when we meet it seems I can't let go
Everytime you leave the room
I feel I'm fading like a flower
Fading like a rose
Fading like a rose
Beaten by the storm
Talking to myself
Getting washed by the rain
It's such a cold, cold town
Ooh, it's such a cold town
Everytime I see you
Oh, I try to hide away
But when we meet it seems I can't let go
Everytime you leave the room
I feel I'm fading like a flower
Everytime I see you
Oh, I try to hide away
But when we meet it seems I can't let go
Everytime you leave the room
I feel I'm fading like a
Everytime I see you
Oh, I try to hide away
But when we meet it seems I can't let go
Everytime you leave the room
I feel I'm fading like a flower
Everytime you leave the room
I feel I'm fading like a flower
Everytime I see you
Fading like a rose
Everytime you leave the room
Everytime I see you
Brianlowester Brianlowester
This song could transition into an epic rock ballad with few to no changes. I can't listen without getting choked up. Love this song!
Jose Luis Beteta
Que pieza musical tan agradable para el alma, increíble como puede disfrutarse tanto de un tema tan delicioso como este.
Eric Springer
Takes me back to high school, my friends and I used to crank this up when it was on the radio 📻...definitely an all time favorite song by Roxette
mOh
i desperately want to cut my hair like her
Asian Sunflower82
Gorgeous song. Gorgeous voice. Gone way too soon. R.I.P Marie 😔🌹♥️
Good to have ya back, Clay! Totally missed your uploads! 🎶🙂🎵
Clay Culver
@Asian Sunflower82 Thank you, Katie! I hope all things are well for you & Jake in Minnesota. This year is off to a great start (enter sarcasm here...) 😒
Daniel Burns
this song went to #2 on the pop charts in 1991!!!
Salam Wati
Songs like these makes me miss the bygone eras of buying music and publications..takes you back in time..wonderful memories.🤗and that power chord riffs at the bridge just takes your breath away with Marie's sweet raspy vocals.😘
Frank Conquest Jr
My favorite by Roxette. The song for "Pretty Woman" was also really good. So sad with Marie Fredriksson, RIP.
tall32guy
RIP Marie! You were one of the best female voices in the 1990s, and even 1980s!