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.
Joyride
Roxette Lyrics
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C'mon join the joyride
I hit the road out of nowhere
I had to jump in my car
And be a rider in a love game
Following the stars
I get no money talk at all
She has a train going downtown
She's got a club on the moon
And she's telling all her secrets
In a wonderful balloon
She's the heart of the funfair
She's got me whistling a private tune
And it all begins where it ends
And she's all mine, my magic friend
She says, "hello, you fool, I love you
C'mon join the joyride"
Join the joyride
She's a flower, I could paint her
She's a child of the sun
We're a part of this together
Could never turn around and run
Don't need no fortune teller
To know where my lucky love belongs, whoa no
'Cause it all begins again when it ends, yeah
And we're all magic friends (magic friends, magic friends)
She says, "hello, you fool, I love you
C'mon join the joyride"
Join the joyride
She says, "hello (hello), you fool (you fool), I love you (I love you)
C'mon join the joyride"
Be a joyrider, ow
I'll take you on a sky ride
I'm feeling like I'm spellbound
The sunshine is a lady
Who rocks you like a baby
She says, "hello (hello) you fool (you fool) I love you (I love you)
C'mon join the joyride"
Join the joyride
Hello, you fool, I love you
C'mon join the joyride
Join the joyride
Hello, hello, you fool, I love you
C'mon, c'mon join the joyride
Be a joyrider
Roxette
The lyrics to Roxette's song Joyride are about the exhilarating feeling of being in a carefree, spontaneous, and adventurous relationship. The song speaks to the idea of letting go and living in the moment with the person you love, without any concern for material possessions or societal expectations. The opening lines of "Hello, you fool, I love you" are playful and endearing, suggesting a lighthearted and fun-loving tone. The phrase "join the joyride" is an invitation to come along and experience the thrill of being with someone who brings out the best in you.
The verses paint a picture of the singer and their partner as free-spirited individuals traveling together, enjoying life and each other's company. The woman described in the lyrics is portrayed as someone with an adventurous spirit and a wild imagination, who takes the singer on a journey to exotic places and shares her secrets with him. The chorus repeats the phrase "join the joyride," driving home the message that life is meant to be lived to the fullest, and love is about taking risks and having fun.
Overall, the lyrics to Joyride are about finding joy and happiness in the present moment, with the person you love. The song encourages listeners to let go of their worries and join in the fun, living life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, you fool, I love you
Expression of affection and invitation to join a journey filled with excitement
C'mon join the joyride
Invitation to take part in a thrilling and enjoyable adventure
I hit the road out of nowhere
Began an unplanned journey with no specific destination in mind
I had to jump in my car
Started the journey by driving a vehicle
And be a rider in a love game
Participate in the ups and downs of a romantic relationship
Following the stars
Guided by intuition and inspiration
Don't need a book of wisdom
Experience and instinct are enough to navigate life
I get no money talk at all
Material possessions are not important to this adventure
She has a train going downtown
Metaphorically, she is on a journey where the destination is a city center
She's got a club on the moon
Metaphorically, she is part of an exclusive and elite social club
And she's telling all her secrets
She is open and honest about what's on her mind
In a wonderful balloon
In a metaphorical world that is light, joyful, and carefree
She's the heart of the funfair
She is the center of excitement and entertainment
She's got me whistling a private tune
She has captured my heart and attention in a unique way
And it all begins where it ends
The journey is cyclical and continuous
And she's all mine, my magic friend
She is important to me and is a source of wonder and joy in my life
She says, "hello, you fool, I love you
Repeated invitation to take part in a thrilling adventure with someone who cares
C'mon join the joyride"
Invitation for the listener to join in and have fun
She's a flower, I could paint her
She is beautiful and inspirational
She's a child of the sun
She is a source of light and positive energy
We're a part of this together
We are united and share this collective experience
Could never turn around and run
Commitment to stay the course and endure any challenges
Don't need no fortune teller
Confidence and trust in what the future holds
To know where my lucky love belongs, whoa no
Certain of where my heart belongs and the fortune it brings
'Cause it all begins again when it ends, yeah
The journey is a cycle that repeats itself
And we're all magic friends (magic friends, magic friends)
Together we can create and experience something amazing and fantastic
Be a joyrider, ow
Urging the listener to come and enjoy the adventure
I'll take you on a sky ride
Proffering a journey beyond the ordinary
I'm feeling like I'm spellbound
Amazed and entranced by the journey and partner
The sunshine is a lady
The thrill and excitement is personified
Who rocks you like a baby
Experience feels comforting, nurturing, and full of love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Per Hakan Gessle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KidNamedWatermelon
Who Watching this at 2024❤
@diva6148
2023 and I grew up listening to this.
Anyone else?
@jeffstrains4014
Same here
@davidh5903
I grew up in the nineties and I had this and Rod Stewart and Fats Domino on my Cassette player/walkman, ripped from vinyl and CDs. Also a good time to grow up!
@Linda-lh2jr
2/2024 💥
@Olga-pc7oo
2/2024😊Russia
@sunna8476
I grew up listening to Roxette with my mom. A few years ago we had an opportunity to see Roxette on concert here in Norway where I live, unfortunately we didn't make it, it's now one of the biggest regrets of my life because Marie passed away soon after. If you ever get the opportunity to see an artist you love perform live, GO!! Enjoy life while it's happening! ❤️
@rosscameronsmith
I know what you mean. I had the chance to see them at the Scandinavium in Gothenburg years ago but chose not to because "there would be time later". Time doesn't wait, always seize the opportunity.
@arturoserna5762
En paz descanse tu bendita Madre ,ya está en el mejor lugar q pueda existir ,el Cielo 🙏🙏❤️
@arturoserna5762
Saludos hermosa mujer,desde León Guanajuato, México 😊