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.
Run to You
Roxette Lyrics
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Drivin' while I'm closin' my eyes
Movin' in and out of hidin'
Tryin' to catch some truth in my life
Watchin' your stars in your moonlight
Come tumblin' down from the sky
Take it now
I'm gonna come to you
I wanna find you
In everything that I do
I'm gonna run to you
I'm gonna count on you
I'm gonna follow
Baby, what else can I do?
Sunday mornin' my town is sleepin' (sleepin')
Lyin' all alone in my bed
There's not a sound, I can't help but listenin'
Wishin' I was somewhere else instead
But sometimes they're too hard to handle
Those voices inside my head
Listen now
I'm gonna run to you
I'm gonna come to you
I wanna find you
In everything that I do (everything I do for you)
I'm gonna run to you
I'm gonna count on you
I'm gonna follow
Baby, what else can I do?
Take a walk inside my dream, a church, a lonely road
All the people come and go and come and go
(All the people come and go and come and go)
I'm gonna run to you
I'm gonna come to you
Ooh, do it now
I'm gonna run to you
I'm gonna count on you
I'm gonna follow, ah ah
I'm gonna run to you
I'm gonna come to you
I wanna find you
In everything that I do (everything that I do for you)
I'm gonna run to you
I'm gonna count on you
I'm gonna follow
Baby, what else can I do?
I'm gonna run to you
I'm gonna come to you
Baby, what else can I do? (Everything that I do for you)
(I will run to you)
I'm gonna come to you
What else can I do?
I'm gonna run to you
I'm gonna come to you
Baby what else
"Run to You" by Roxette is a song that talks about the singer's struggle with loneliness and the search for truth and belonging in life. The singer begins by expressing her feelings of hopelessness and the urge to escape from life's harsh realities. She even contemplates death as a possible solution to her pain. However, she then shifts her focus to the possibility of finding truth and purpose in the presence of the person she loves. The singer finds comfort in the idea of running towards their loved one and counting on them to be there for her. She wants to find this person in everything she does, to rely on them completely, as the only way to survive.
In the second verse, the singer describes her experience of waking up alone on a Sunday morning, listening to the silence around her, wishing she were somewhere else instead. She admits to the voices inside her head, which are often too overwhelming to handle alone. The third verse is a metaphorical description of the singer's dream world. It depicts a church and a lonely road where people come and go, suggesting the ever-changing and temporary nature of life. The song's chorus then repeats the singer's intentions to run towards their loved one, to count on them and follow them wherever they go.
Overall, "Run to You" explores themes of loneliness, hopelessness, and the need for human connection. The song expresses both the pain of isolation and the healing power of an intimate relationship. It's a powerful anthem for those who seek love and belonging in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, sometimes I feel like dyin'
Sometimes I feel overwhelmed and like giving up
Drivin' while I'm closin' my eyes
Feeling disoriented and disconnected in my life
Movin' in and out of hidin'
Alternating between keeping to myself and seeking connection
Tryin' to catch some truth in my life
Searching for meaning and authenticity in my experiences
Watchin' your stars in your moonlight
Finding comfort and guidance in someone else's stability
Come tumblin' down from the sky
Seeing that person's life and stability fall apart
I'm gonna run to you
I will turn to you for support
I'm gonna come to you
I will seek comfort from you
I wanna find you
I want to connect with you on a deeper level
In everything that I do
I want you to be a part of my life no matter what I do
I'm gonna count on you
I will rely on you for emotional support
I'm gonna follow
I will trust your guidance and direction
Sunday mornin' my town is sleepin' (sleepin')
Feeling isolated and alone in my surroundings
Lyin' all alone in my bed
Feeling disconnected from the world and myself
There's not a sound, I can't help but listenin'
Noticing the emptiness around me and feeling stuck in it
Wishin' I was somewhere else instead
Desiring change and a new direction in my life
But sometimes they're too hard to handle
The challenges of life can be overwhelming
Those voices inside my head
My own doubts, fears, and insecurities
Take a walk inside my dream, a church, a lonely road
Finding solace in my imagination and exploring new avenues
All the people come and go and come and go
Not feeling a sense of belonging or permanence in the world
I'm gonna come to you
I will seek refuge in you
Ooh, do it now
Expressing urgency for reassurance and support
Baby what else can I do?
Feeling helpless and relying on the other person for guidance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Per Hakan Gessle
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@thisbliss81
RIP Marie. My favourite Roxette song. Brings me back to my childhood
@MikhailKrasnikov
Amen to that (Far East Russia here). What a sad, sad loss!
@Hatem.eid1
thisbliss81 love Roxette I grow up listening to their music & Westlife & Boyzone Michael Bolton& Chicago & Bryan Adams real music
@syedferoz8922
:'(
@davidlipsky4051
RIP Marie
@user-oi1ko1ts4u
No red car no gray car
@user-jm7ut3jv7b
I was at the Roxette concert in my hometown of Memmingen on October 19, 1994. I saw Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle live in concert. Some of the footage for the Run to You video was shot in Memmingen. At that time, Marie said to us, everyone, we would record a video for our new song. very sad that she is no longer with us.
@IvanBilyanov
Oh man... if there ever was a perfect song, this is it. Sad we cannot listen to this amazing talent live anymore, but it was brilliant when we could. Thank you, Roxette.
@user-oi1ko1ts4u
No kung fu
@MrBluesky8
R.I.P. Marie, we will never forget you.