Wish I Could Fly

Roxette

About Wish I Could Fly

"Wish I Could Fly" is a song by Swedish pop music duo Roxette, released on 1 February 1999 as the lead single from their sixth studio album, Have a Nice Day. An orchestral pop ballad containing elements of electronica, the song was written as an experiment by Per Gessle, who was attempting to establish if a prominently-placed drum loop would fit alongside a large orchestra. The track became a sizable hit for the duo, peaking inside the top twenty of Billboard's European Hot 100 Singles, and was the most-played song on European radio of 1999. It would also become their final top 40 hit on the UK Singles Chart. 


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2006
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Halfway through the night
I wake up in a dream
Echoes in my head
Make every whisper turn into a scream

I dreamed I could fly
Out in the blue
Over this town
Following you
Over the trees
Subways and cars
I'd try to find out
Who you really are

In the middle of the night
Cool sweatin' in my bed
Got the windows open wide
Thinkin' about all the things you said

I wish I could fly
Out in the blue
Over this town
Following you
I'd fly over rooftops
The great boulevards
To try to find out
Who you really are
Who you really are

I wish I could fly now
Wish I could fly now
Wish I could fly now

I wish I could fly
Around and around
Over this town
The dirt on the ground
I'd follow your course
Of doors left ajar
To try to find out
Who you really are

To try to find out
Who you really are

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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 Hakan Gessle

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

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Wish I Could Fly" was released as the lead single from the band Roxette's sixth studio album, "Have a Nice Day."
Commercial Success
The song was a commercial success, charting in the top 30 in numerous countries. It peaked at number 11 in the UK and reached number 4 in Sweden.
Composition
The song is a pop ballad featuring a strong orchestral melody, which makes it distinct from the band's other songs that are much more guitar-driven.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics depict the distress of a failed relationship, embodying vulnerability in the face of love's challenges.
Music Video
The music video for "Wish I Could Fly" was directed by prominent director Jonas Åkerlund, who previously worked with popular bands like The Rolling Stones and U2.
Accolades
The song won a Swedish Grammy award in 2000 for "Song of the Year."
Etaix's Sampling
French artist Christophe used a sample from "Wish I Could Fly" in his song "Les Gens d'ici."
Songwriters
The song was written by Per Gessle and Marie Fredriksson, who were the two members of Roxette.
Live Performance
Despite its popularity, "Wish I Could Fly" is seldom performed live by the Roxette due to its difficult high notes and mixed fan reactions.
Cover Versions
A number of artists have covered "Wish I Could Fly", including Swedish death metal band Katatonia on their album "Night is the New Day".

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