Fireworks
Roxette
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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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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!".
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CHART PERFORMANCEThe song achieved moderate success in the charts, reaching the top 30 in the UK, Norway, and the home country of the band, Sweden.
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PROMOTIONAL STRUGGLESDespite 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.
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MUSIC VIDEOThe 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.
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SONG RECEPTIONEven 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.
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CREATIVE INSPIRATIONThe 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.
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LIVE PERFORMANCESOver the years, Roxette has performed "Fireworks" live on several occasions, including during their "Crash! Boom! Bang! Tour" in 1994 and 1995.
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DIGITAL RELEASEThe song was also released digitally for the first time on major streaming platforms on July 8, 2020, almost 26 years after its initial release.
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SONG YEARAlthough 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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