A Thing About You

Roxette

About A Thing About You

"A Thing About You" is a song by Swedish pop music duo Roxette, released on 14 October 2002 as the lead single from the duo's second greatest hits compilation album, The Ballad Hits (2002). Their first release following vocalist Marie Fredriksson's brain tumour diagnosis, the song charted in the top forty of numerous national record charts, including Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Taiwan. The song received moderate airplay in the United Kingdom via BBC Radio 2, and remains their last single to enter the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 77. Its music video was directed by longtime collaborator Jonas Åkerlund. 


Year:
2006
3:47
76 

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A thing about you  
I pick up the phone, 
I'm dialing your number
While I pray you're at home, 
At home and alone
Cause I can't function on my own
And I'll never stop believingâ?¦

The reaping is done, 
You are the one
The radio is on but the sound is all gone
And I want to walk out in the sun
But lately that's been very hard to do

I've got a thing about you
And I don't really know what to do
Cause I've got a thing about you

I pick up the phone,
I'm dialing that number 
And my heart like a stone
Waits for the tone
Oh I can't make it on my own
And I'll never stop believingâ?¦

I know what is right and this is so wrong
Alone in my bed, better off on my own
The TV is on but the colors are gone
And lately you've been painting my world blue

I've got a thing about you
(I've got a thing about you)
And I don't really care what you do
I've got a thing about you
(I've got a thing about you)
Yeah, you

I've got a thing about you
I've got a thing about you

Lately you've been painting my world blue

I've got a thing about you
(I've got a thing about you)
And I don't really know what to do
I've got a thing about you
Hoping this story cuts through
(this story cuts through)
Yeah, I've got a thing about you
A thing about you

I've got a thing about you
I've got a thing about you
And I don't really know what to do

I've got a thing about youâ?¦

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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

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15 facts about this song

Release Information
"A Thing About You" was released by Roxette in 2002 as a promotional single for their greatest hits album "The Ballad Hits."
Song Charting
Despite not having a commercial release, it was highly successful in Europe, reaching the top 20 in several countries.
Video Production
A music video was made for the song, highlighting scenes throughout Roxette’s career.
Unique Single
This song, along with "Opportunity Nox," remains one of Roxette’s only non-album singles.
Song Theme
"A Thing About You" discusses the themes of love and affection, which is standard for Roxette’s ballads.
Roxette Duo
The song was performed and recorded by the Swedish duo, Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle - together they form Roxette.
Songwriting
Per Gessle, one half of Roxette, penned this track.
Musical Style
"A Thing About You" embraces Roxette's signature pop and rock style, blending soft vocals with energetic beats.
Unavailable Digitally
As of 2021, the song is not available on Spotify, making it one of Roxette's few songs not available for streaming.
Video Director
The accompanying music video was directed by Jonas Akerlund, reknowned for his work with musicians like Madonna and U2. He also directed other music videos for Roxette.
Retrospective
The song's music video serves as a retrospective of the band's career, cycling through a montage of their various music videos and live performances.
Post-Reformation Release
"A Thing About You" is one of the songs Roxette released after reuniting in the early 2000s.
Symbolic Song
For many fans, the song symbolizes the band's resilience and enduring appeal in the pop music industry.
Critical Acclaim
Despite being released for promotional purposes, the song received positive reviews from critics and fans alike.
Inspiration
The song represents Roxette's trademark style of writing emotionally resonant music, often inspired by their personal experiences and relationships.

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