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.
Fireworks
Roxette Lyrics
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I can't remember her name but I remember her face 'cause her sister looked the same.
They both left school, but they couldn't find a job
So they said farewell and stole a small town car.
As they were riding by the beach some summer night
The radio shouted out one of those songs that might just change your life
Making love I like watching all your fireworks
I like it when I light those stars in your eyes
Just like fireworks in the sky"
Yes it did...
Throwing some poems to the ports and docks
They were sleeping outdoors pushing all their luck.
They sent me a letter full of pills and thrills
Then they both got rich and moved to Hollywood Hills.
Yea they made lots of money playing folk guitar
'Cause everywhere the boys went crazy just to hear these words of art: "Checkin' in checkin' out
Take it to the sky
Making love I like watching all your fireworks
I like it when I light those stars in your eyes
Just like fireworks in the sky".
They're coming to get you
They're coming to get you now
Coming to get you now
Watch the sky!
The lyrics of Roxette's song "Fireworks" tell the story of two young girls who can't find a job and who decide to escape their mundane lives by stealing a small car and embarking on a wild adventure. As they ride along the beach, a song comes on the radio that changes their lives. The song's chorus, "Making love I like watching all your fireworks, I like it when I light those stars in your eyes, just like fireworks in the sky," resonates with them and becomes their life motto.
The girls travel around, living a carefree life and writing poetry. Eventually, their poetry becomes folk songs that make them rich and famous in Hollywood. The last part of the song is a warning that their past has caught up with them and they need to watch the sky.
The song is a celebration of youth, freedom, and adventure. It captures the spirit of young people who feel trapped by society's expectations and who long for a life of excitement and passion. The song's catchy chorus and upbeat melody make it an anthem for anyone who dreams of breaking free from the monotony of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
I once knew a girl
The singer had known a girl in the past
I can't remember her name but I remember her face 'cause her sister looked the same.
The singer doesn't remember the girl's name, but remembers her face as she resembled her sister
They both left school, but they couldn't find a job
The two girls left school but encountered difficulties in finding a job
So they said farewell and stole a small town car.
The girls decided to steal a car and leave town
As they were riding by the beach some summer night
While driving by the beach on a summer night
The radio shouted out one of those songs that might just change your life
A song on the radio caught their attention
It went like this: "Checkin' in checkin' out
The song included the lyrics "Checkin' in checkin' out"
Making love I like watching all your fireworks
The song talks about enjoying watching the fireworks during sex
I like it when I light those stars in your eyes
The singer enjoys when the other person's eyes light up during sex
Just like fireworks in the sky"
The singer compares the spark in the other person's eyes to fireworks in the sky
Throwing some poems to the ports and docks
The girls wrote some poems and left them at ports and docks
They were sleeping outdoors pushing all their luck.
The girls were struggling and had to sleep outside
They sent me a letter full of pills and thrills
The girls sent the singer a letter with drugs and exciting stories
Then they both got rich and moved to Hollywood Hills.
The girls became rich and moved to Hollywood Hills
Yea they made lots of money playing folk guitar
The girls made money by playing folk guitar
'Cause everywhere the boys went crazy just to hear these words of art: "Checkin' in checkin' out
The girls' music became popular, especially the lyrics "Checkin' in checkin' out"
Take it to the sky
The song lyrics urge the listener to aim high
They're coming to get you
The song warns of impending danger
They're coming to get you now
The danger is imminent
Coming to get you now
Repeating the warning of impending danger
Watch the sky!
The warning to watch the sky is likely related to the earlier lyrics about fireworks
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Per H�kan Gessle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@skhomewuppertal5344
I'm sad peace Marie Fredriksson. I will continue to listen to your music.
Ich bin traurig in Ruhe frieden Marie Fredriksson. ich werde deine musik weiter höre.
Jag är ledsen fred Marie Fredriksson. Jag kommer att fortsätta lyssna på din musik.
RIP 09.12.2019
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Fireworks
I once knew a girl
I can't remember her name but I remember her face 'cause her sister looked the same.
They both left school, but they couldn't find a job
So they said farewell and stole a small town car.
As they were riding by the beach some summer night
The radio shouted out one of those songs that might just change your life
It went like this: "Checkin' in checkin' out
Making love I like watching all your fireworks
I like it when I light those stars in your eyes
Just like fireworks in the sky"
Yes it did...
Throwing some poems to the ports and docks
They were sleeping outdoors pushing all their luck.
They sent me a letter full of pills and thrills
Then they both got rich and moved to Hollywood Hills.
Yea they made lots of money playing folk guitar
'Cause everywhere the boys went crazy just to hear these words of art: "Checkin' in checkin' out
Take it to the sky
Making love I like watching all your fireworks
I like it when I light those stars in your eyes
Just like fireworks in the sky".
They're coming to get you
They're coming to get you now
Coming to get you now
Watch the sky!
@gesslealgeria5232
That's how a song can change my life .....this song introduced me to Roxette in 1994 ...
@darthvader5532
For me, it was the look 7 years earlier. Been with them ever since. 😎
@ERKENSSON
Очень светлый и позитивный сингл получился, пожалуй самый светлый на всем альбоме. Лёгкий и вызывающий улыбку на лице. Он просто олицетворяет собой юность и веру в то, что лучшее ещё впереди!
P.S.: смотрим, вспоминаем беззаботную юность и ещё стараемся верить в лучшее, на закате дня:)))
@lacala2582
Thats for sure Nice comment
@grarghov1
RIP Marie Friedriksson :'(
You were someone the world is indeed less without :(
@TonyLeadholm
One of their most underrated songs - just brilliantly catchy.
@lexeykuzmintsev2410
Why underrated ?
@sumeyyekazdal6985
Always loved thıs one
@fabianosouza344
you cant find this on any greatest compilations... even RoxBox @@lexeykuzmintsev2410
@tapanim6576
Roxette has brought fireworks into everyone's lives for over 35 years and still does bring so much fun and joy.