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Roxette: every song, explained.

4 Roxette songs in the archive, from 1988–1991: what each one is about, who wrote it and what it did on the charts. Each entry opens the full explanation.

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Songs explained

1988–1991

Years covered

Pop

Main genre here

4 songs

Sorted by year

Roxette Listen to your heartDive into the emotional core of Roxette's iconic power ballad 'Listen to Your Heart.' Explore its themes of love, heartbreak, and lasting legacy in 80s pop… 1988 Roxette DangerousDive into Roxette's electrifying hit 'Dangerous.' Explore its themes of risky attraction, forbidden desire, and its massive chart success in the late 80s. 1989 Roxette Spending my TimeDiscover the heartbreaking loneliness and timeless power of Roxette's 'Spending My Time.' Explore themes of waiting, love, loss, Marie Fredriksson's vocals… 1991 Roxette Dressed for SuccessUnpack the electrifying energy and motivational message of Roxette's 'Dressed for Success.' Explore its themes, chart performance, and enduring appeal in 80s…

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About these entries

Every Roxette entry sets out what the song is about and where that reading comes from: writing credits, interviews, the record's own history. Where a popular interpretation is wrong, the entry says so and shows the evidence. Missing a song? Suggest it.