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.
Voices
Roxette Lyrics
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And I don't want to be around
When it gets out.
I've closed the last picture
And painted the windows
Inside and out.
Give me your dreams
Together we'll cross the borderline.
Voices -
Cracking the night,
Voices -
That cut like a knife,
Voices -
Hear them singing...
From sparks to the fire,
From here to obsession they cover the end.
Twisting a match
And see the reflections of hunters of men.
Give me your dreams
And I'll give you my time,
Until we make it to the borderline.
Voices...
The lyrics to Roxette's song "Voices" suggest a feeling of impending doom and the desire to escape it. The singer knows that something bad is about to happen and wants to distance themselves from it before it does. They have taken steps to prepare for this event, such as closing pictures and painting windows, as if to protect themselves from what's coming. However, they also seek solace and companionship in the form of someone else's dreams and time, as if to face this event together. The voices referred to in the song appear to be either literal or metaphorical, cutting like a knife and singing, representing the fear and uncertainty that the singer is experiencing.
The song may be interpreted in different ways, depending on the listener's personal experience or perspective. Some may see it as a call to action, urging people to confront their fears and unite against a common foe. Others may view it as a reflection on the fragility of life and the need to seek joy and meaning even in the face of adversity. Regardless of the interpretation, the lyrics of "Voices" are open to introspection and provide an opportunity for listeners to connect with their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew this would happen
I had a feeling that this situation would arise
And I don't want to be around
I do not wish to be present when the situation unfolds
When it gets out.
When the truth is revealed to everyone
I've closed the last picture
I have put away the final reminder of the past
And painted the windows
I have obscured all visibility of my emotions
Inside and out.
Both internally and externally
Give me your dreams
Share with me your aspirations and desires
And I'll give you my time,
I will devote myself to supporting you in your pursuits
Together we'll cross the borderline.
We will unite and overcome any and all obstacles together
Voices -
The sounds that are heard
Cracking the night,
Breaking the stillness of the evening
Voices -
The sounds within our mind
That cut like a knife,
That cause emotional pain and hurt
Voices -
The melodies that we hear
Hear them singing...
Listen to their harmonies and messages
From sparks to the fire,
From the initial spark of an idea to its full realization
From here to obsession they cover the end.
From initial attraction to fixation, the voices lead us to the conclusion
Twisting a match
Manipulating a situation
And see the reflections of hunters of men.
And observe those who seek to prey on the vulnerable
Give me your dreams
Share with me your ideals and aspirations
And I'll give you my time,
And in exchange, I will give you my devotion and support
Until we make it to the borderline.
Until we reach the threshold of our goals and aspirations
Voices...
The sounds that we hear within ourselves and from others
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PER ANDERSSON, MARIE FREDRIKSSON, PER GESSLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
余建輝
Lonely voices in the Door...!!!
Voices
I knew this would happen
And I don't want to be around
When it gets out.
I've closed the last picture
And painted the windows
Inside and out.
Give me your dreams
And I'll give you my time,
Together we'll cross the borderline.
Voices -
Cracking the night,
Voices -
That cut like a knife,
Voices -
Hear them singing...
From sparks to the fire,
From here to obsession they cover the end.
Twisting a match
And see the reflections of hunters of men.
Give me your dreams
And I'll give you my time,
Until we make it to the borderline.
Voices...
Михаил Воронежский
one of my favorite...Amazing atmospheric song !!!
Dumii Cris
+Mihail Medvedev :)) atmospheric you say? it doesn't drive you crazy a little bit? because that's what this song is about .. going with the mind (very) close to getting crazy..
Anastasia Lucky
1:39 - 2:11
I just have no words, Per... Incredible sensuality✨💘
Rully Pacheco
Simplemente excelente..Voices..
Andrius Stasiukynas
I love all Roxette studio albums from Pearls Of Passion to Travelling!
Brick World Pictures
2:00 - 2:05 I am officially dead after hearing the most powerful and amazing part of song history. Per Gessle is #1! - No disrespect for Marie, RIP :(
That's all I have to say about this song. :)
Silke H.
Gives me goosebumps every time...best Per line ever
Brick World Pictures
@Silke H. Basically what I said but more simplified :)
Silke H.
@Brick World Pictures 😊
Sergio C. Chipana
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