Fireworks

Roxette

About Fireworks

"Fireworks" is a song by the Swedish pop music duo Roxette, released on 18 July 1994 as the third single from their fifth studio album Crash! Boom! Bang!. It achieved moderate success in various European countries, peaking within the top twenty in Austria and Finland, and reaching number thirty on the UK Singles Chart.


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1994
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I once knew a girl 
I can't remember her name but I remember her face 'cause her sister looked the same.

They both left school, but they couldn't find a job
So they said farewell and stole a small town car.

As they were riding by the beach some summer night 
The radio shouted out one of those songs that might just change your life 
It went like this: "Checkin' in checkin' out 
Making love I like watching all your fireworks 
I like it when I light those stars in your eyes 
Just like fireworks in the sky" 
Yes it did...

Throwing some poems to the ports and docks 
They were sleeping outdoors pushing all their luck.

They sent me a letter full of pills and thrills 
Then they both got rich and moved to Hollywood Hills.

Yea they made lots of money playing folk guitar 
'Cause everywhere the boys went crazy just to hear these words of art: "Checkin' in checkin' out
Take it to the sky 
Making love I like watching all your fireworks 
I like it when I light those stars in your eyes 
Just like fireworks in the sky".

They're coming to get you 
They're coming to get you now 
Coming to get you now 
Watch the sky!

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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 H�kan Gessle

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

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9 facts about this song

SONG RELEASE
"Fireworks" is a song by Roxette, a popular Swedish pop duo, that was released on December 24th, 1994 as a single from their fifth studio album "Crash! Boom! Bang!".
CHART PERFORMANCE
The song achieved moderate success in the charts, reaching the top 30 in the UK, Norway, and the home country of the band, Sweden.
PROMOTIONAL STRUGGLES
Despite its success, it had trouble being promoted due to a famous Roxette's record company, EMI, forgetting to release the song in certain territories, thus negatively impacting its chart position.
MUSIC VIDEO
The music video for "Fireworks" was directed by Michael Geoghegan and was only shown once on UK television due to the use of fireworks in the clip. The video features the pair performing the song against a variety of backgrounds including a barren desert and a bustling cityscape.
SONG RECEPTION
Even though "Fireworks" didn't garner overwhelming chart success, it notably received positive comments from music critics who praised it for its catchy pop melody and Marie Fredriksson’s powerful vocals.
CREATIVE INSPIRATION
The song is a metaphor with life being seen as fireworks that fade quickly, enforcing the themes of recognizing the blessing of existence, seizing the moment, and appreciating every minute we have.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Over the years, Roxette has performed "Fireworks" live on several occasions, including during their "Crash! Boom! Bang! Tour" in 1994 and 1995.
DIGITAL RELEASE
The song was also released digitally for the first time on major streaming platforms on July 8, 2020, almost 26 years after its initial release.
SONG YEAR
Although the song is a hit from the '90s, it still receives airplay today and is considered one of Roxette's classic tracks.

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