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.
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Roxette Lyrics
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He walked down
Just like the seasons went round and round
She was in love
He wasn't sure
She wrote some letters he tried to ignore
They could have been
They could have been
So lucky in love
Sing la dee da
So happy together
They could have run the earth, the sky, the sun
She carried his ring
Since she left school
He knew she was precious
The prettiest jewel
She wanted a baby
But he wasn't sure
He couldn't make up his mind anymore
They could have been
So happy together
They could have been
So lucky in love
Sing la dee da
So happy together
They could have run the earth, the stars, the sun
I couldn't ever hurt no one
If you feel shattered
I'm sorry for what I've done
We could have been
So happy together
We could have been
So lucky in love
Sing la dee da
So happy together
We could have run the earth, the sky , the sun
Yeah we could have been
So happy together
We could have been
So lucky in love
So happy together
We could have run the universe
Could have run the universe
Could have run the universe
For fun
So happy together
So happy together
So happy together
The lyrics of Roxette’s song “Happy Together” describe a relationship that could have been idyllic but was marred by one person’s uncertainty and indecision about commitment. The song is a melancholic yet wistful reminiscence of what could have been, punctuated by the catchy refrain of “So happy together” which serves both as a tribute to the fleeting moments of joy that the lovers shared, and as an acknowledgment of the fact that they were never able to fully realize their potential.
The lyrics open with a description of the two people going in opposite directions, which metaphorically illustrates how their relationship was fraught with obstacles from the beginning. The singer is the one who is hopelessly in love, while the other person is torn between wanting to commit and wanting to keep their options open. As the song progresses, we learn that the singer has been waiting for a long time for the other person to make up their mind, during which they have exchanged letters and perhaps even exchanged engagement rings. However, despite the singer’s devotion, the other person remains unconvinced, and the relationship remains in limbo.
Line by Line Meaning
When she walked up
As she approached him with love, he retreated from her with uncertainty.
He walked down
He walked away from her love as if he was descending into a place of doubt.
Just like the seasons went round and round
Their circumstances repeated themselves like the cyclical nature of seasonal changes.
She was in love
She had strong feelings for him and desired a romantic partnership.
He wasn't sure
He was uncertain about his feelings towards her and their potential relationship.
She wrote some letters he tried to ignore
She expressed her feelings to him through letters, but he chose not to acknowledge them.
They could have been So happy together
Their relationship had the possibility of bringing them great joy and fulfillment.
They could have been So lucky in love
If they had pursued a relationship together, they may have experienced a happy and fulfilling romantic life.
Sing la dee da So happy together
The idea of being happy together brings a sense of joy and carefree delight.
They could have run the earth, the sky, the sun
Together, they had the potential to accomplish great things and experience the wonders of the world.
She carried his ring Since she left school
She had been committed to him for a long time, even before they had graduated from school.
He knew she was precious The prettiest jewel
He recognized and valued her worth, but wasn't sure if he was ready for a serious relationship.
She wanted a baby But he wasn't sure
She desired to start a family with him, but he was still unsure about their relationship and commitment to each other.
He couldn't make up his mind anymore
His feelings and thoughts about their relationship had become too complicated for him to figure out.
I couldn't ever hurt no one
The singer acknowledges that he doesn't want to harm anyone emotionally or romantically.
If you feel shattered I'm sorry for what I've done
If his actions have caused someone emotional pain, he apologizes for any harm he may have caused.
We could have been So happy together
Together, they could have experienced joy and happiness in their love and relationship.
We could have been So lucky in love
Their love had the potential to bring them great luck and happiness in their lives.
We could have run the earth, the sky , the sun
Together, they could have accomplished anything and experienced all the wonders of the world.
Yeah we could have been So happy together
The idea of being happy together still lingers and brings a sense of longing and regret.
We could have run the universe Could have run the universe Could have run the universe For fun
Together, they had the power to do anything and everything, just for the fun of it.
So happy together So happy together So happy together
The idea of being happy together is so delightful and enriching that it's worth repeating and celebrating.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PER HAKAN GESSLE
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