Chances
Roxette
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Hear my call, here and everywhere I've been walking the streets in despair. One more fire turns a shade of grey, one more tear is lost in the rain. And I say that I love you. I say that I need you. Baby I leave you a sign of desire. No shadow will haunt you, No heart will desert you, No one will hurt you, No space or no time. Got to got you got to got to take your chances on me, Like the river will lead the water to the sea, Take on me, take your chances on me. Don't ever let it be. Don't ever let it be. There's a night when you close your eyes around a dream that shines like the sun. Everyone knows it's beautiful, Tell me why you want to dream it alone. And I say that I love you, I say that I need you, Baby I leave you the lines in my palm. No darkness will get you, No heart will desert you, Nothing can hurt you or do you any harm. Got to...
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Written by: PER GESSLE
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10 facts about this song
Song Classification"Chances" is classified as rock and pop, showing the dual capabilities of Roxette.
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Release DateThe song was released in November 1988, contributing to the popular sound of pop/rock music during the late '80s.
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Album Data"Chances" is a part of the album "Look Sharp!". It was the third single released from the album.
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Chart PerformanceEven though it's not one of Roxette's most known songs, "Chances" managed to perform well on the charts. It peaked at number 48 on the German single charts.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Chances" was shot in the ruins of Borgholm Castle. It was directed by Doug Freel who is known for his work with several other successful music artists.
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Song LengthThe duration of "Chances" is 4 minutes and 7 seconds, a standard length for most pop songs at the time.
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SongwritingBoth the lyrics and the music for "Chances" were written by Per Gessle, one of the members of the duo.
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Backup VocalsRoxette's other member, Marie Fredriksson, provided the backup vocals to the song, even though she's usually a lead singer for most of their tracks.
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B-Side TrackThe B-side track of the "Chances" single was "I Remember You," another excellent pop and rock piece by Roxette.
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ReceptionOver time, "Chances" has been praised for its powerful performance and brilliant composition, although it didn't make as big of an impact as some of Roxette's other singles like "It Must Have Been Love" or "Listen to Your Heart".
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