Introduction

“Listen to Your Heart” by Roxette is an iconic power ballad that has resonated with music lovers since its release in 1988. The song is known for its heartfelt lyrics and Marie Fredriksson’s powerful vocals, making it one of Roxette’s signature tracks. It’s a song that encourages us to trust our emotions and follow our hearts in matters of love.

Swedish pop rock duo Roxette, aka Marie Fredriksson (1958 – 2019) and Per Gessle, perform on stage in the Netherlands, circa 1989. (Photo by Michel Linssen/Redferns/Getty Images)

Did You Know?

“Listen to Your Heart” was originally written by Per Gessle and Mats Persson for their Swedish band Roxette. However, when an American student exchange student brought the song to the United States and it gained popularity on college radio, it led to Roxette’s breakthrough in the American music scene. The song’s success showcases the influence of chance and the power of great music.

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Lyrics

I know there’s something in the wake of your smileI get a notion from the look in your eyes, yeahYou’ve built a love but that love falls apartYour little piece of Heaven turns too dark
Listen to your heart when he’s calling for youListen to your heart, there’s nothing else you can doI don’t know where you’re going and I don’t know whyBut listen to your heart before you tell him goodbye
Sometimes you wonder if this fight is worthwhileThe precious moments are all lost in the tide, yeahThey’re swept away and nothing is what is seemsThe feeling of belonging to your dreams
Listen to your heart when he’s calling for youListen to your heart, there’s nothing else you can doI don’t know where you’re going and I don’t know whyBut listen to your heart before you tell him goodbye
And there are voices that want to be heardSo much to mention but you can’t find the wordsThe scent of magic, the beauty that’s been (beauty that’s been)When love was wilder than the wind
Listen to your heart (take a listen to it) when he’s calling for youListen to your heart (take a listen to it) there’s nothing else you can doI don’t know where you’re going and I don’t know whyBut listen to your heart before, oh
Listen to your heart (take a listen to it) when he’s calling for youListen to your heart (take a listen to it) there’s nothing else you can doI don’t know where you’re going and I don’t know whyBut listen to your heart beforeYou tell him goodbye
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