Dangerous

Roxette

About Dangerous

"Dangerous" is a song by the Swedish pop duo Roxette. Written by Per Gessle, the song was released as the fifth and final single from their second studio album Look Sharp! (1988). Gessle penned it just before Roxette's first tour in 1987. Released in May 1989, it was the group's third top 10 showing on the Billboard Hot 100, spending two weeks at number two in March 1990—kept off the top spot by Janet Jackson's "Escapade". The music video was recorded in the ruins of Borgholm Castle. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, "Dangerous" was released as a double A-side with "Listen to Your Heart". The version on the single features a different introduction, omitting the instruments in favour of the duo singing the first line of the chorus. 


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2006
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You pack your bag, you take control
You're moving into my heart and into my soul
Get out of my way! Get out of my sight!
I won't be walking on thin ice to get through the night
Hey where's your work? What's your game?
I know your business but I don't know your name...

Hold on tight, you know she's a little bit dangerous
She's got what it takes to make ends meet,
The eyes of a lover that hit like heat
You know she's a little bit dangerous

You turn around, so hot and dry,
You're hiding under a halo, your mouth is alive
Get out of my way! Get out of my sight!
I'm not attracted to go-go deeper tonight
Hey what's your word? What's your game?
I know your business but I don't know your name...

Hold on tight, you know she's a little bit dangerous
She's got what it takes to make ends meet,
The eyes of a lover that hit like heat
You know she's a little bit dangerous
Oh just a little bit dangerous...

Hey what's your word? What's your game?
I know your business but I don't know your name...

Hold on tight, you know she's a little bit dangerous
She's got what it takes to make ends meet,
The eyes of a lover that hit like heat
You know she's a little bit dangerous

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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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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Dangerous" is a song performed by the popular Swedish duo Roxette. It was initially released as the second single from their second studio album "Look Sharp!" in Sweden back in 1988.
Commercial Success
The song achieved considerable success on the music charts. It climbed to the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the band's highest-ranked songs in the United States.
Song Composition
"Dangerous" was written by Per Gessle, who alongside Marie Fredriksson constitutes Roxette. The track falls under the pop-rock genre and is notable for its catchy, upbeat melody.
Music Video Trivia
The music video for "Dangerous" was directed by Doug Freel. Interestingly, the video was primarily shot during a live concert performed by the band at Borgholm Castle in Sweden.
Worldwide Recognition
Internationally, "Dangerous" also marked its presence on music charts. It peaked at No. 6 in Canada, No. 6 in Australia, and even found its way to the top of the charts in countries like Poland and Brazil.
Album Success
"Look Sharp!" the album that featured "Dangerous," gave Roxette international fame. It was eventually certified Platinum in numerous countries including the United States, the UK, Canada, and Germany.
Marie Fredriksson's Vocals
Although Per Gessle wrote the song, it’s Marie Fredriksson’s powerful vocal performance that drives the song and helps it create its distinct identity.
Demo Version
The song was initially recorded as a demo under the title "Danger, Heart at Work." However, the title was later shortened to "Dangerous" for the final release.
Grammy Awards
The album "Look Sharp!" featuring "Dangerous," earned Roxette a nomination for "Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals" at the 32nd Grammy Awards.
Legacy
Today, despite being more than three decades old, "Dangerous" continues to be one of Roxette's signature songs, often played on classic and retro-themed radio stations around the world.

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