Tagged: Per Gessle

Joyride

“Joyride” by Roxette

Roxette’s “Joyride” is about the singer’s romantic interest. It was written exclusively by Per Gessle, who initially got the inspiration for the tune from a letter his significant other wrote to him which read...

Roxette

“Spending My Time” by Roxette

What the singer is ‘spending her time’ doing is thinking of the addressee. Said addressee is her ex-lover. And obviously they were in a very-serious relationship, as now every moment of her day is preoccupied...

Roxette

“Listen to Your Heart” by Roxette

Per Gessle was inspired to write “Listen to Your Heart” after having a heartfelt discussion with one of his friends concerning the tumultuous divorce said friend was going through. This particular person was a...

The Look

“The Look” by Roxette

We have all heard the term “she’s got the look”. It points to the idea of a particular woman being perfectly-attractive, specifically in the eyes of the person who is making such a statement. And that...

It Must Have Been Love

“It Must Have Been Love” by Roxette

Although Roxette’s “It Must Have Been Love” uses some heavy-handed metaphors, its overall sentiment is really quite simple. The title is based on the singer reflecting on a romance which has now come to...