Chances

Roxette

About Chances

"Chances" is a song by Swedish pop music duo Roxette, released on 28 December 1988 by EMI as the first international single from their second studio album, Look Sharp! (1988). The single was issued on 7" and 12" vinyl formats exclusively in Germany, France and Italy, where it failed to chart. The single was followed two weeks later by "The Look", which became their breakthrough international hit.


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Hear my call, here and everywhere I've been walking the streets in despair. 
One more fire turns a shade of grey, one more tear is lost in the rain. 

And I say that I love you. 
I say that I need you. 
Baby I leave you a sign of desire. 
No shadow will haunt you, 
No heart will desert you, 
No one will hurt you, 
No space or no time. 

Got to got you got to got to take your chances on me, 
Like the river will lead the water to the sea, 
Take on me, take your chances on me. 
Don't ever let it be. 
Don't ever let it be. 

There's a night when you close your eyes around a dream that shines like the sun. 
Everyone knows it's beautiful, 
Tell me why you want to dream it alone. 

And I say that I love you, 
I say that I need you, 
Baby I leave you the lines in my palm. 
No darkness will get you, 
No heart will desert you, 
Nothing can hurt you or do you any harm. 

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Roxette

Roxette is a Swedish pop rock duo, consisting of Marie Fredriksson (vocals) and Per Gessle (vocals and guitar). Formed in 1986, the duo became an international act in the late 1980s, when they released their breakthrough album Look Sharp!. Their third album Joyride, which was released in 1991, became just as successful as its predecessor. Roxette went onto achieve nineteen UK Top 40 hits and several US Hot 100 hits, including four US number-ones with "The Look", "Listen to Your Heart", "It Must Have Been Love", and "Joyride". Other hits include "Dangerous", "Fading Like a Flower", "Dressed for Success" and "The Centre of the Heart". more »

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Written by: PER GESSLE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Chances" is classified as rock and pop, showing the dual capabilities of Roxette.
Release Date
The song was released in November 1988, contributing to the popular sound of pop/rock music during the late '80s.
Album Data
"Chances" is a part of the album "Look Sharp!". It was the third single released from the album.
Chart Performance
Even though it's not one of Roxette's most known songs, "Chances" managed to perform well on the charts. It peaked at number 48 on the German single charts.
Music Video
The music video for "Chances" was shot in the ruins of Borgholm Castle. It was directed by Doug Freel who is known for his work with several other successful music artists.
Song Length
The duration of "Chances" is 4 minutes and 7 seconds, a standard length for most pop songs at the time.
Songwriting
Both the lyrics and the music for "Chances" were written by Per Gessle, one of the members of the duo.
Backup Vocals
Roxette's other member, Marie Fredriksson, provided the backup vocals to the song, even though she's usually a lead singer for most of their tracks.
B-Side Track
The B-side track of the "Chances" single was "I Remember You," another excellent pop and rock piece by Roxette.
Reception
Over time, "Chances" has been praised for its powerful performance and brilliant composition, although it didn't make as big of an impact as some of Roxette's other singles like "It Must Have Been Love" or "Listen to Your Heart".

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