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.
How do you do
Roxette Lyrics
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It's making me spin now, spinnin' within
Before I melt like snow
I say, "Hello, How do you do?"
I love the way you undress now, baby begin
Do your caress, honey, my heart's in a mess
I love your blue-eyed voice, like Tiny Tim shines through
Well here we are cracking jokes in the corner of our mouths
And I feel like I'm laughing in a dream
If I was young I could wait outside your school
'Cause your face is like the cover of a magazine
How do you do (do you do) the things that you do?
No one I know could ever keep up with you
How do you do? Did it ever make sense to you
To say bye, bye bye?
I see you in that chair with perfect skin
Well how have you been baby, livin' in sin?
Hey I gotta know, did you say hello?
How do you do? (How do you do?)
Well here we are spending time in the louder part of town
And it feels like everything's surreal
When I get old I will wait outside your house
'Cause your hands have got the power meant to heal
How do you do (do you do) the things that you do?
No one I know could ever keep up with you
How do you do?, Did it ever make sense to you
To say bye, bye bye
Well here we are cracking jokes (How do you do?)
Well here we are spending time
How do you do (do you do) the things that you do?
No one I know could ever keep up with you
How do you do? Did it ever make sense to you
To cry bye, bye bye?
How do you do (do you do) the things that you do?
No one I know could ever keep up with you
How do you do? Did it ever make sense to you
To say bye, bye bye?
Yeah, how do you do (do you do) the things that you do?
No one I know could ever keep up with you
How do you do? Did it ever make sense to you to say bye?
The song "How Do You Do!" by Swedish pop duo Roxette, is a catchy and upbeat tune that captures the excitement and giddiness of falling in love. The first verse talks about the singer being entranced by the person they are with, admiring their smile and feeling like they are caught in a whirlwind of emotions. The singer then mentions the physical attraction they feel towards the other person, mentioning their desire to be close to them and feeling a bit overwhelmed by their charisma. The chorus, with its repetition of the main question "How do you do the things that you do?" emphasizes the singer's awe and fascination with their partner, who seems almost magical and mythical.
The song's second verse describes the couple spending time together in a bustling, noisy city, feeling like they are in a strange, dreamlike world. The lyrics turn more romantic near the end of the verse, with the singer stating that they could picture themselves growing old with their partner and waiting outside their home when they are seniors. The chorus repeats, and the second time around, the singer adds in the possibility of saying goodbye, potentially hinting at the fleeting nature of their relationship.
Overall, "How Do You Do!" is about the feeling of being head-over-heels for someone, feeling entranced by their presence, and marveling at their unique qualities. The song manages to capture the whirlwind feeling of falling in love and the mystery of attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you comb your hair and gimme that grin
I can see you becoming more attractive and pleased with yourself
It's making me spin now, spinnin' within
Your actions and personality are causing me to become infatuated with you
Before I melt like snow
Before I become overwhelmed by my attraction to you
I say, "Hello, How do you do?"
I introduce myself to you
I love the way you undress now, baby begin
I love the way you are opening up and revealing your true self
Do your caress, honey, my heart's in a mess
Your warm touch is causing my heart to become emotionally chaotic
I love your blue-eyed voice, like Tiny Tim shines through
I love your voice, which is reminiscent of the childlike and innocent Tiny Tim
Well here we are cracking jokes in the corner of our mouths
We are sharing humor in a secretive and intimate manner
And I feel like I'm laughing in a dream
I feel like I am experiencing a surreal and magical moment
If I was young I could wait outside your school
If I were younger, I would try to spend more time with you, even if it meant waiting outside your school
'Cause your face is like the cover of a magazine
Your beauty is so striking that it could be featured on the cover of a magazine
No one I know could ever keep up with you
You are unique and special, and no one else can match your energy and personality
Did it ever make sense to you to say bye, bye bye?
Did it ever seem logical or reasonable to you to end things or say goodbye?
Well here we are spending time in the louder part of town
We are experiencing a more energetic and vibrant part of town together
And it feels like everything's surreal
Our time together feels dreamlike and magical
When I get old I will wait outside your house
Even as I age, I will still be drawn to you and want to spend time with you
'Cause your hands have got the power meant to heal
Your touch and presence have a positive and healing effect on me
Did it ever make sense to you to cry bye, bye bye?
Did it ever seem logical or reasonable to you to end things or say goodbye by crying?
Yeah, how do you do (do you do) the things that you do?
How do you maintain your unique and captivating personality?
No one I know could ever keep up with you
You are so special and unique that no one else can match your energy and personality
How do you do? Did it ever make sense to you to say bye?
How do you maintain your captivating personality when it might seem more logical to end things or say goodbye?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Per Gessle
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@gustavoeduardo9231
Gracias por tu talento, por tu voz, por tu magia y sobretodo, por tu presencia.
Los millones de fans de ROXETTE, "en Todo el Mundo", te lloramos y te agradecemos por tu contribución a la música.
Tus canciones son y serán parte del Soundtrack de nuestras vidas.
Gracias a Roxette y a la vida, por compartirnos un ratito a Marie.
RIP Marie Fredriksson. Tu voz y talento, fueron casi irreales...
Desde Lima - Perú: "Roxette, por siempre y para siempre"...😖😢♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@bitesizedessentials
Who is listening to this in 2024?🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@piotrwarszynski797
Poland🇵🇱
@PhVivo-zt8ss
THATS ME ...
@christiankoch5646
YEAH!!!
@jancarlosdesouza7161
Holy Yeah!!!!
@tiburciusvanderleeuwen6697
Unforgettable hit, unforgettable Marie
@massimilianoc2436
32 years, and this song still springs joy as it did many years ago... this is the magic of music: it never gets old... and make us feel young forever, forever young
@cwe9150
32 años !😯
@hresto1
My God, Per! The Sweet Hello, The Sad Goodbye in the 30th Anniversary edition of Joyride release has got me crying! The clarity, spatial positioning and quality is one of the best recordings I have ever heard. Mind you, it's 2024 as I write this. Beautiful, as always, Roxette.
@FS-ms2md
She looks so happy and beautiful on this video...Forever Roxette...I was 7 years old when I first listened to their music and became a huge fan. I send you a big hug Marie wherever you are, you will never be forgoten.