The song is characterized by its energetic, playful vibe and a distinctive key change between the verse and chorus:
"" is an uptempo pop rock song by the Swedish duo Roxette , released on July 3, 1992 , as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Tourism . Overview & Production Artist: Roxette (Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle). Songwriter: Written by Per Gessle. Genre: Pop Rock, Power Pop. Tempo: Approximately 121 BPM .
It reached No. 1 in Norway and peaked at No. 2 in Austria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland.
The track was recorded at EMI Studios (Stockholm) and Tits & Ass Studio (Halmstad) between March and May 1992. Musical Structure & Lyrics
The song includes a lyrical nod to the eccentric 1960s singer Tiny Tim ("blue eyed voice, like Tiny Tim shines thru"). Commercial Success
The lyrics explore themes of admiration, fascination, and surreal experiences.
The verses are in the key of C , while the chorus—featuring Marie Fredriksson on lead vocals—moves up two keys to E♭ .
It peaked at No. 13 on the Official Singles Chart. United States: On the Billboard Hot 100, it reached No. 58 . Notable Versions & Re-releases
