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.
Sleeping Single
Roxette Lyrics
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Sleeping single - I will wait for you. I'm sleeping single - 'til you change your mind. Sleeping single - I will wait for you 'til time has gone by.
I'll pay the price for all the love you poured like rain "toujours l'amour" over again, but the midnight chills are getting so rough and the bed is big enough for both of us.
Sleeping single - I would die for you. I'm sleeping single - won't you change your way. Sleeping single - I will pray for you to stay, he-he-hey...he-he-hey...
The opening lines of Roxette's song, Sleeping Single, set the scene for a sad and melancholic portrayal of a relationship in turmoil. The lyrics describe a house, a city and a stream, which seem to represent the everyday world that surrounds the couple. The father to the singer's dream is likely a reference to their idealized version of a partner, someone they envision as their perfect match. However, the line that follows, describing the "lost and lonely look" in the other person's eyes when they leave, implies that this perfect match is not as perfect as it seems. The singer admits that they will "break down and cry" when their partner leaves, suggesting that they are deeply invested in the relationship.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's loyalty and commitment to the relationship. "Sleeping single - I will wait for you" suggests that while they may be physically alone, emotionally they are still connected to their partner. There is a sense of hope in the chorus, as the singer believes that their partner will eventually "change their mind" and return to them. The repetition of "sleeping single" highlights the loneliness the singer feels, while also reinforcing their dedication to the relationship. The second verse continues to explore the complexity of love and relationships. The singer acknowledges that they are willing to endure the pain of unrequited love, and compares their devotion to the French phrase "toujours l'amour" (always love). However, the reality of the situation is starting to take a toll, as the "midnight chills" become more difficult to bear. The line "and the bed is big enough for both of us" suggests that their partner is physically present but emotionally distant.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's the house. Here's the city and the stream.
This is where we live and belong, surrounded by the beauty of nature.
Here's the father to my dream.
You are the one I've always dreamed of being with and loving.
Here's the lost and lonely look in your eyes.
I can sense that you are feeling lost, alone and unsure in your heart.
When you leave I will break down and cry.
I will feel so sad and helpless when you're not near me.
Sleeping single - I will wait for you.
I won't be with anyone else while I wait for you to come back to me.
I'm sleeping single - 'til you change your mind.
I will be alone until you realize how much you love and need me.
Sleeping single - I will wait for you 'til time has gone by.
I will patiently wait, hoping that in time, you will see things differently and come back to me.
I'll pay the price for all the love you poured like rain "toujours l'amour" over again,
I am willing to endure everything for all the love that you've given me and will keep loving you forever.
but the midnight chills are getting so rough
However, the loneliness and emptiness I feel without you is becoming unbearable.
and the bed is big enough for both of us.
The bed still feels cold and empty without you beside me.
Sleeping single - I would die for you.
I love you so deeply that, in a heartbeat, I would give up my life for you, my one true love.
I'm sleeping single - won't you change your way.
Please realize that I am here, waiting for you and begging you to come back to my side.
Sleeping single - I will pray for you to stay, he-he-hey...he-he-hey...
I will keep praying that you see the depth of my love and stay with me forever.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PER GESSLE
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Ariel Superconciente
No me canso de escuchar esta canción!! 🎵🎶🎼
QueenE Jj
Most underrated song on the album!
RIP Marie xo
Kythra the suntamer
damn straight.
Alicia Lakes
Really love Roxette. Such a a beautiful, rich voice ♥️♥️♥️
Jonathan Midire
I remember buying this album on cassette back in 89 in Melbourne Australia. This was by far my favourite song on the Look Sharp album, still is. Something sexy and funky about this song.
Rhonda Mary Young
Love it ,i play this in my car and crank it, never get sick of good music
Rodrigo Giacomin
Som apaixonante!!!😆😆😆😆
plumtube01
Brings back awesome memories of my mixed tape I used to take on the school bus when I was 9. Still sounds as fresh and good as ever! Thankyou for posting!!!!
John Murphy
fantastic . love this band . what a voice !!
Denir Marques
fantastica banda pode passar 100 anos estas musicas continuarao tops das galaxias