Cecilia

Ace of Base

About Cecilia

"Cecilia" is a song from Ace of Base's third record titled Flowers. It was released as a single in Italy and Spain in the spring of 1999. The song was written as a continuation of the song of the same name by Simon & Garfunkel. A standard disc single was never made commercially available, however, a 12" vinyl record was released in Italy featuring previously unreleased remixes. The song was released promotionally in Spain alongside "Travel To Romantis".


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1998
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This is a song about a well-known girl
Who was she?

We will never know the answer to that question

Cecilia, walk in the light
Cecilia, you're gonna live forever
According to a well-known song
Cecilia, walk in the light
Cecilia, did you come home and to whom?

Simon and garfunkel had a little problem
It was something about their hearts, you used to break
Them, and make them go down on their knees
On and on again

Cecilia, walk in the light
Cecilia, you're gonna live forever
According to a well-known song
Cecilia, walk in the light
Cecilia, did you come home and to whom?
Romeo and Juliet had another story, but they
Were a single pair, not free like you
Still they got a tragical end
So many years ago, life in itself can't hurt

Cecilia, walk in the light
Cecilia, did you come home and to whom?

Passion changes but they will still remember you
I say they loved you and they would do the same for you today

We'll never know the answer to that question

Cecilia, walk in the light
Cecilia, you're gonna live forever
According to a well known song
Cecilia, walk in the light
Cecilia, did you come home and to whom?

I've been trying to overcome the mental blocks I've got
If they loved you, why didn't you respond to all their please?
I wonder
I wonder

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Ace of Base

Ace of Base is a pop band based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Its original lineup consisted of Ulf "Buddha" Ekberg, and three siblings, Jonas "Joker" Berggren, Malin "Linn" Berggren and Jenny Berggren. They released four studio albums between 1993 and 2002, which sold over 30 million copies worldwide. This makes them the third-most successful band from Sweden of all time, after ABBA and Roxette. more »

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Written by: JONAS BERGGREN

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Cecilia" by Ace of Base was released in October 1995, as part of their second studio album "The Bridge".
Song Inspiration
The song "Cecilia" was inspired by the 60s track "Cecilia" by Simon & Garfunkel, showing Ace of Base's inclination towards blending pop genres.
Album Success
"The Bridge", the album that "Cecilia" features on, was a very successful one, charting high in several countries worldwide and gaining multi-platinum status.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics of the song were inspired by St. Cecilia, who is considered the patron saint of music in the Catholic tradition.
Style of the Song
While Ace of Base was primarily known for their reggae-inspired pop music, "Cecilia" veered slightly towards synth-pop influences.
Composer
The song was composed by Jonas Berggren, one of the founding members of the band.
Popularity
Despite not being released as a single off the album, "Cecilia" still gained substantial radio play and is reportedly a fan favorite.
Concert Performance
"Cecilia" featured in the band's live concert repertoire, with various performances showing the band's high-energy take on the song.
Covered Version
In 2016, an electronica band named Sound of Ceres covered "Cecilia" as part of their studio album 'Nostalgia for Infinity'.
The Bridge Promotion
"Cecilia" was one of the tracks played during the promotional tour for "The Bridge", effectively helping promote the album worldwide.
Music Critics
Many music critics have praised the band for the diversity in their music which was highlighted through songs like "Cecilia". Yet some felt that the song was not as impactful as their other hits.
Unofficial Remixes
Unofficial remixes of the song "Cecilia" can be found online, further highlighting the song's popularity among fans and music enthusiasts.

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