You Don't Understand Me

Roxette

About You Don't Understand Me

"You Don't Understand Me" is a song by Swedish pop duo Roxette. Written by Per Gessle with American composer Desmond Child, it was released as the lead single from the duo's first greatest hits compilation album, Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus! Roxette's Greatest Hits (1995). The song was a hit in several European countries, reaching the top 20 in Finland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, and the duo's native Sweden. The song was also a hit in Germany where, despite peaking at number 44, it would spend over three months on the German Singles Chart.  


Year:
2006
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I've been up all night, you've been puttin' up a fight. 
Seems like nothin' I say gets through. 
How did this old bed fit a world between me and you. 
We said "Goodnight" but the silence was so thick 
You could cut it with a knife. 
We've hit the wall again and there's nothin' I can do. 
You're the one, yea, I've put all my trust in your hands. 
C'mon and look in my eyes, here I am, here I am 

You don't understand me, my baby. 
You don't seem to know that I need you so much. 
You don't understand me, my feelings, 
The reason I'm breathin', my love 

The mornin' comes and you're reaching out for me 
Just like everything's the same 
And I let myself believe things are gonna change. 
When you kiss my mouth and you hold my body close, 
Do you wonder who's inside? 
Maybe there's no way we could feel each other's pain. 
Tell me why it gets harder to know where I stand. 
I guess loneliness found a new friend, here I am 

You don't understand me

You don't seem to get me, my baby. 
You don't really see that I live for your touch. 
You don't understand me, my dreams or the things I believe in, my love. 
You don't understand me. You don't understand me. Understand me.

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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: DESMOND CHILD, PER GESSLE

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

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"You Don't Understand Me" is a track from Roxette's compilation album "Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus! Roxette's Greatest Hits", which was released in 1995.
Single Release
Apart from being a track in the compilation album, this song was also released as a single in 1995.
Songwriters
The song was written by Per Gessle and Desmond Child, who is known for penning several hits for artists like Bon Jovi and Aerosmith.
Music Video
A music video for the track directed by Jonas Åkerlund was released, featuring scenes from the film "Four Weddings and a Funeral".
Chart Rankings
"You Don't Understand Me" gained popularity not just in Sweden, but also internationally, peaking at number two in Denmark, and within the top 10 in Finland and Iceland. It also reached the top 40 in the UK.
Noteworthy Instrumentation
The original version of the song has Per Gessle playing the harmonica, one of the few times he has done so in a Roxette record.
Soundtrack Feature
The song was included in the soundtrack of the 1994 British romantic comedy film "Four Weddings and a Funeral".
Roxette's Style
The single continues the duo's tradition of powerful pop ballads with strong, emotive lyrical themes.
Mixing and Mastering
The track was mixed by Alar Suurna at EMI Studios in Stockholm, Sweden.
Commercial Reception
In Sweden, the song was certified gold for its sales, marking its commercial success in the band's home country.

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