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.
Stars
Roxette Lyrics
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Other side, other side
You keep on walkin' on the other side
Other side, other side
Wherever you go, I'm going with you
Shouldn't you know I'm bound to follow
Whatever you say, whatever you do
I give you a clue, I'm gonna follow
And the stars will show
Where the waters flow
Where the gardens grow
That's where I'll meet you
Why don't you let me, let me come along
Na na na, na na na
Why don't you open, make me come along
Na na na, na na na
Wherever you go, I'm going for you
Oh, I was truly born to follow
Like fire and wood and paper and glue
Only a few were born to follow
And the stars will show
Where the waters flow
Where the gardens grow
That's where I'll meet you
And the sun will glow
Melting all the snow
Knowing all I know
That's where I'll meet you
Stars will show
Where the waters flow
Where the gardens grow
That's where I'll meet you
And the sun will glow
Melting all the snow
Knowing all I know
That's where I'll meet you
And the stars will show
Every breeze will blow
Knowing all I know
That's where I'll meet you
The lyrics to Roxette’s song Stars are about a person who is deeply devoted and committed to someone they love. They want to be with that person wherever they go and whatever they do, even if it means going to the other side. The chorus reflects the idea that even though they are physically apart, the stars in the sky will guide them to each other. The lyrics are full of imagery, suggesting that the person who is singing is willing to leave everything behind to be with the one they love. When they meet, everything else will fall into place, and they will be together.
The song's message is one of devotion and a willingness to follow someone through anything. It is about being there for them no matter what, and that the love they share will always guide them back to each other. The combination of Marie Fredriksson’s voice and Per Gessle’s lyrics make this song a classic.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep on walkin' on the other side
You are always distant and occupied with something else
Wherever you go, I'm going with you
No matter where you go, I will always be there with you
Whatever you say, whatever you do
I will support your every decision
And the stars will show
Where the waters flow
Where the gardens grow
That's where I'll meet you
Our destinies are intertwined and fate will bring us together at the perfect place and time
Why don't you let me, let me come along
I wish to be included in your journey
Wherever you go, I'm going for you
I am willing to go anywhere just to be by your side
Like fire and wood and paper and glue
Only a few were born to follow
I feel like I was meant to be by your side and support you throughout everything
And the sun will glow
Melting all the snow
Knowing all I know
That's where I'll meet you
Even in the darkest of times, I will persevere and find my way to you
Every breeze will blow
Every little thing that happens brings me closer to you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Per H�kan Gessle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You keep on walkin' on the other side,
Other side,
Other side
You keep on walkin' on the other side,
Other side,
Other side
Wherever you go,
I'm going with you
Shouldn't you know i'm bound to follow
Whatever you say,
Whatever you do
I give you a clue,
I'm gonna follow
And the stars
Will show
Where the waters flow
Where the gardens grow
That's where I'll meet you
Why don't you let me,
Let me come along
Na na na, na na na
Why don't you open,
Make me come along
Na na na, na na na
Wherever you go,
I'm going for you
Oh, I was truly born to follow
Like fire and wood
And paper and glue
Only a few were born to follow(oh)
And the stars
Will show
Where the waters flow
Where the gardens grow
That's where I'll meet you
And the sun will glow
Melting all the snow
Knowing all I know
That's where I'll meet you
Stars will show
Where the waters flow
Where the gardens grow
That's where I'll meet you
And the sun will glow
Melting all the snow
Knowing all I know
That's where I'll meet you
And the stars will show
Every breeze will blow
Knowing all I know
That's where I'll meet you
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