Fading Like A Flower
Roxette · Don't Bore Us - Get To The Chorus!
where the sun descends alone
I ran a long long way from home
to find a heart thats made of stone
I will try
I just need a little time
to get your face right out of my mind
to see the world through different eyes
Every time I see you
oh I try to hide away
but when we meet it seems I can't let go
every time you leave the room
I feel I'm fading like a flower
Tell me why
when I scream there's no reply
when I reach out there's nothing to find
when I sleep I break down and cry
Every time I see you
oh I try to hide away
but when we meet it seems I can't let go
every time you leave the room
I feel I'm fading like a flower
fading like a rose
fading like a rose
beaten by the storm
talking to myself
getting washed by the rain
its such a cold cold town
ooh its such a cold town
Fading Like A Flower
Released in 1991 on the Swedish duo Roxette's album *Don't Bore Us - Get To The Chorus!*, "Fading Like A Flower" stands as a poignant example of their mid-career pop balladry. The track features the signature harmonies of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle, blending melancholic vocals with an upbeat, danceable rhythm that defined the Eurodance genre of the early 1990s. While the song shares thematic elements of impermanence with their earlier hits like "It Must Have Been Love," it marked a distinct shift toward a more polished, radio-friendly sound. Its enduring popularity highlights Roxette's ability to craft songs that balance emotional depth with infectious energy, cementing their status as one of the most successful acts of the era.