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.
No One Makes it on Her Own
Roxette Lyrics
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You take it all for granted
You wake up every morning
And expect to rise
Have you ever had a moment
To look into the mirror
To find a person
Who won't open her eyes
(Or is it all in the past, dear?)
So mesmerizing
It chills you to the bone
Have you ever been in love
And overcome that first fear
Well, then you know
No one makes it on her own
Did you ever catch a sunset
Right across the ocean
The universe revealed
And it didn't make sense at all
When you came into my world
Causing quite a commotion
I could have sworn I've met you
Many times before
Cos there's something in your eyes
That links us together
Something 'bout your face your lips
Your smile looks so alone
Have you ever been in love
And thought it'd last forever
Well, then you know
No one makes it on her own
Hey, there's something in your eyes
That links us together
Something 'bout your face your lips
Your smile looks so alone
Have you ever been in love
And thought it'd last forever
Then you know
No one makes it on her own
Nobody makes it on her own
Nobody makes it
Nobody makes it
Nobody makes it on her own
No one makes it on her own
Roxette's "No One Makes it on Her Own" is a song that speaks to the need for human connections and the importance of relationships. The lyrics are introspective, asking the listener to reflect on moments when they may have taken things for granted or failed to appreciate the people in their lives. The song begins with a few rhetorical questions that are aimed at encouraging the listener to recognize their own limitations. For example, "Have you ever had the feeling / You take it all for granted / You wake up every morning / And expect to rise" is an invitation to think about the times when we don't appreciate what we have and how easy it is to fall into that trap.
Later on, the lyrics become more personal, as the singer addresses someone she loves directly. "When you came into my world / Causing quite a commotion / I could have sworn I've met you / Many times before" highlights the way in which some connections are so powerful that they feel almost predestined, as though they were meant to happen. The lyrics acknowledge that relationships are essential to human happiness and wellbeing, and that no one can make it through life without the support of others. The chorus reinforces this message, stating simply that "No one makes it on her own."
The message of this song is clear: human beings are social animals, and we need each other to survive and thrive. The song emphasizes the importance of valuing our relationships and the people in our lives. The lyrics are both personal and universal, inviting the listener to reflect on their own experiences and connect with the message on a deep level.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever had the feeling
Have you ever experienced the sensation
You take it all for granted
That everything is overlooked and accepted
You wake up every morning
You rise daily from slumber
And expect to rise
Without any hindrance or surprise
Have you ever had a moment
Have you ever felt a situation
To look into the mirror
By gazing at oneself in reflection
To find a person
An individual to discover
Who won't open her eyes
Who never opens her eyes
Have you ever felt a presence
Did you feel a presence
(Or is it all in the past, dear?)
(Or is it something of the past, my dear?)
So mesmerizing
So captivating and spellbinding
It chills you to the bone
It gives shivers down your spine
Have you ever been in love
Have you ever experienced love
And overcome that first fear
And conquered that initial stage of anxiety
Well, then you know
Well, then, you understand
No one makes it on her own
Nobody can make it alone
Did you ever catch a sunset
Did you ever see a sunset
Right across the ocean
On the far side of the sea
The universe revealed
The cosmos uncovered
And it didn't make sense at all
And it was completely incomprehensible
When you came into my world
When you entered my life
Causing quite a commotion
Creating a lot of chaos
I could have sworn I've met you
I was certain we've met before
Many times before
Countless times previously
Cos there's something in your eyes
Because there's something in your eyes
That links us together
That unites us
Something 'bout your face your lips
Something about your face, your lips
Your smile looks so alone
Your smile appears so lonely
Have you ever been in love
Have you ever experienced love
And thought it'd last forever
And believed it would stay eternally
Well, then you know
Well, then, you understand
No one makes it on her own
Nobody can make it alone
Hey, there's something in your eyes
Hey, there's something in your eyes
That links us together
That unites us
Something 'bout your face your lips
Something about your face, your lips
Your smile looks so alone
Your smile appears so lonely
Have you ever been in love
Have you ever experienced love
And thought it'd last forever
And believed it would stay eternally
Then you know
Then, you understand
No one makes it on her own
Nobody can make it alone
Nobody makes it on her own
Nobody can make it alone
Nobody makes it
Nobody manages everything perfectly
Nobody makes it
Nobody manages everything perfectly
Nobody makes it on her own
Nobody can make it alone
No one makes it on her own
Nobody can make it alone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PER HAKAN GESSLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Have you ever had the feeling
You take it all for granted
You wake up every morning
And expect to rise
Have you ever had a moment
To look into the mirror
To find a person
Who won’t open her eyes
Have you ever felt a presence
(Or is it all in the past, dear?)
So mesmerizing
It chills you to the bone
Have you ever been in love
And overcome that first fear
Well, then you know
No one makes it on her own
Did you ever catch a sunset
Right across the ocean
The universe revealed
And it didn’t make sense at all
When you came into my world
Causing quite a commotion
I could have sworn I’ve met you
Many times before
Cos there’s something in your eyes
That links us together
Something ‘bout your face your lips
Your smile looks so alone
Have you ever been in love
And thought it’d last forever
Well, then you know
No one makes it on her own
Hey, there’s something in your eyes
That links us together
Something ‘bout your face your lips
Your smile looks so alone
Have you ever been in love
And thought it’d last forever
Then you know
No one makes it on her own
Nobody makes it on her own
Nobody makes it
Nobody makes it
Nobody makes it on her own
Jesica D Psc
The most beautiful voice ever. Rest In Peace dear Marie. No more pain.
Fernanda Gonçalves
Sou fã de Vocês desde muito tempo. Sua voz Mary é uma das mais lindas do mundo. Os arranjos são inconfundíveis. Roxette sempre!
Alejandro Benitez
Hermoso tema ... GRANDIOSO Y SIGNIFICATIVO .... UNA DE LAS MEJORES CANCIONES DE LOS ÚLTIMOS AÑOS DE ROXETTE
Adeline W
This video was really well done 👍 - simple yet so moving. The graphics capture the essence of the song. And with Marie singing, it adds so much more meaning to the song.
Miss you Marie. 😢
Roxette forever! ❤️
Léia Campos
Sou sua fã: as musicas são cada uma mais linda que à outra
Vanessa Prado
Great, great, great!
Listening to Roxette since I was 6 years old and they are still great... :3
Rocus
Her voice is an instant goosebump.
Tapani M
A masterpiece.
João Oliveira
Magnifico, alias, como tudo o que eles fazem. Amo com minha vida essa dupla! Magnifico, in fact, as all they do. I love my life with this duo!
allan 157
Amo RoXette,amo Marie Fredriksson linda voz extraordinária cantora linda maravilhosa 💝💝💝