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.
Little Girl
Roxette Lyrics
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Once she was mine
In my heart the only one
I wonder where you are
I know you're somewhere in me
I can see your smile when I close, close my eyes
Oh little girl
I miss you so
Oh, I remember when she was mine
I remember when she was mine
Once upon a time there was a little voice
Singing loud and clear
In my heart the only one
Once upon a time there were so many dreams
Once they were mine
Oh little girl, they're with, oh they're with you now
Oh little girl
Where did you go, little girl
I miss you so
I remember when she was mine
Oh, I remember when she was mine
Oh girl, little girl
where did you go, little girl
I miss you so
Oh, I remember when she was mine
Oh little girl
where did you go, little girl
I miss you so
Oh, I remember when she was mine
My little girl
I remember when she was mine
Oh, I remember when she was mine
The song "Little Girl" by Roxette is a moving ballad that is dedicated to the memory of a lost loved one. It is a song that conveys the sadness and longing of the singer as he remembers the little girl that he once knew. The lyrics paint a picture of a memory that is both vivid and distant, as the singer recalls the time when the little girl was in his life.
The song is a tribute to the memory of the little girl, who is no longer with the singer. The lyrics speak of how the little girl was once in his heart, and how he still remembers her smile. The singer wonders where she is now, and expresses his sadness at her absence in his life. The repetition of the phrase "where did you go, little girl?" highlights the sense of longing and loss that the singer feels.
The song is a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing the memories of our loved ones. The melody is simple and understated, allowing the lyrics to take center stage and convey the emotion of the song. Overall, "Little Girl" is a beautiful and haunting tribute to the memory of a lost loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time there was a little girl
The beginning of a story that introduces a character who used to be small and young.
Once she was mine
Referring to a time when the singer had possession and control over the little girl.
In my heart the only one
An expression of deep emotional attachment and love towards the little girl.
I wonder where you are
A query into the present location or status of the little girl.
I know you're somewhere in me
The belief that the little girl is still a part of the singer, even though she may no longer be physically present.
I can see your smile when I close, close my eyes
The image of the little girl's smile can be easily recalled and visualized in the singer's mind.
Oh little girl
An affectionate term for the little girl who no longer exists in the same way as before.
Where did you go, little girl
A rhetorical and emotional question, expressing sadness or longing for the times when the little girl was around.
I miss you so
A statement of deep feelings of loss and emptiness without the presence of the little girl.
Oh, I remember when she was mine
A wistful and nostalgic statement reflecting on the past times when the singer had the little girl in their possession.
Once upon a time there was a little voice
The start of another part of the story that refers to how the little girl used to sing.
Singing loud and clear
A description of how the little girl's singing voice sounded.
In my heart the only one
An emotional connection the singer had with the little girl's singing voice.
Once upon a time there were so many dreams
A reference to hopes and aspirations that were connected to the little girl at some point in the past.
Once they were mine
The dreams and aspirations were once in the possession and control of the singer.
Oh little girl, they're with, oh they're with you now
A belief that the dreams and aspirations are now connected to the little girl in some way.
My little girl
An expression of endearment and fondness for the little girl.
I remember when she was mine
A repetition of a nostalgic phrase, emphasizing how important the little girl once was to the singer.
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Written by: KENDAL FRANCESCHI, QUENTIN POWERS
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