Look
Roxette
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Walking like a man, hitting like a hammer, she's a juvenile scam Never was a quitter, tasty like a raindrop She's got the look Heavenly bound cause heaven's got a number When she's spinning me around Kissing is a color, Her loving is a wild dog She's got the look She's got the look She's got the look What in the world can make a brown-eyed girl turn blue When everything I'll ever do I'll do for you And I go la la la la la she's got the look Fire in the ice naked to the t-bone is a lover's disguise Banging on the head drum, shaking like a mad bull She's got the look Swaying to the band, moving like a hammer she's a miracle man Loving is the ocean, kissing is the wet sand She's got the look And she goes na na na na na na na na
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Written by: Per Hakan Gessle
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundThe band Roxette, a Swedish pop duo, consists of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle. The duo managed to sell more than 75 million records around the world during its active era.
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Album DetailThe song "Look" aka "The Look" is from their album "Look Sharp!" released in 1988. This was Roxette's second studio album.
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Chart Performance"The Look" was a huge commercial success. It became Roxette's first number one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song SuccessThe song significantly contributed to bringing international breakthrough for Roxette. This was their third album but it was this song that grabbed global attention.
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Unique BackgroundInitially, "The Look" wasn't intended for release. The song became popular after it was discovered by an American exchange student who brought the CD back to Minneapolis and gave it to a local radio station.
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AwardsThe song reached No. 1 in 25 countries. It stood at 11th position in UK Singles Chart and won excellence awards in several countries.
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Soundtrack Appearance"The Look" has been featured in several movies, including "Hot Rod" in 2007 and "She's Out of My League" in 2010.
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Song GenreThis song is predominantly categorized under pop-rock. It features a prominent catchy guitar riff in its intro and throughout the song.
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Noted InfluencesThe song's lyrics have an abstract nature, showcasing Per Gessle's admiration for The Beatles, one of his greatest influences.
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Remaster ReleasesThe song has been remastered several times. The 2015 remaster was included on the album "Roxette Hits!"
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Look" was directed by Peter Heath. This was projected in black-and-white with color graphical overlays, capturing the fashion and aesthetics of the late '80s.
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Cover VersionsThere have been numerous cover versions of "The Look," indicative of the song's enduring popularity. Some notable covers include the 1992 version by Candlelight and the 1998 version by Invisible Limits.
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