Wish I Could Fly
Roxette
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I wake up in a dream Echoes in my head, Make every whisper turn into a scream I dreamed I could fly, out in the blue Over this town, following you Over the trees, subways and cars I'd try to find out who you really are In the middle of the night, Cool sweatin' in my bed Got the windows open wide, Thinkin' about all the things you said I wish I could fly, out in the blue Over this town, following you I'd fly over rooftops, the great boulevards To try to find out who you really are Who you really are Who you really are I wish I could fly now I wish I could fly now I wish I could fly, around and around Over this town, the dirt on the ground I'd follow your course of doors left ajar To try to find out who you really are To try to find out who you really are I wish I could fly
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Written by: Per Hakan Gessle
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Wish I Could Fly" was released as the lead single from the band Roxette's sixth studio album, "Have a Nice Day."
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Commercial SuccessThe song was a commercial success, charting in the top 30 in numerous countries. It peaked at number 11 in the UK and reached number 4 in Sweden.
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CompositionThe song is a pop ballad featuring a strong orchestral melody, which makes it distinct from the band's other songs that are much more guitar-driven.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics depict the distress of a failed relationship, embodying vulnerability in the face of love's challenges.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Wish I Could Fly" was directed by prominent director Jonas Åkerlund, who previously worked with popular bands like The Rolling Stones and U2.
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AccoladesThe song won a Swedish Grammy award in 2000 for "Song of the Year."
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Etaix's SamplingFrench artist Christophe used a sample from "Wish I Could Fly" in his song "Les Gens d'ici."
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SongwritersThe song was written by Per Gessle and Marie Fredriksson, who were the two members of Roxette.
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Live PerformanceDespite its popularity, "Wish I Could Fly" is seldom performed live by the Roxette due to its difficult high notes and mixed fan reactions.
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Cover VersionsA number of artists have covered "Wish I Could Fly", including Swedish death metal band Katatonia on their album "Night is the New Day".
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