Roxette's Milestone Hit: 'What in the World Can Make a Brown-Eyed Girl Turn Blue'
Swedish pop duo Roxette had a late 80s hit that contained the lyric: "What in the world can make a brown-eyed girl turn blue." This powerful line comes from one of their most beloved and enduring hits, "She's Got The Look."
Lyrics
One two three four walking like a man
Hit like a hammer, she's a juvenile scam
Never was a quitter, tasty like a raindrop
She's got the look.
Heavenly bound, cause heaven got a number
When she's spinning me around, kissing is a color, her loving is a wild dog
She's got the look, she's got the look, she's got the look, she's got the look (rhymes alternate)
What in the world can make a brown-eyed girl turn blue
When everything I'll ever do I'll do for you, and I go la la la la la, she's got the look.
Fire in the ice, naked to the T-button, is a lover's disguise, banging on the head drum, shaking like a mad bull, she's got the look.
Walking like a man, hit like a hammer, she's a juvenile scam, never was a quitter, tasty like a raindrop, she's got the look.
She goes, na na na na na, she's got the look, she's got the look, she's got the look, she's got the look, she's got the look (repeats).
What in the world can make a brown-eyed girl turn blue
When everything I'll ever do I'll do for you, and I go la la la la la, she's got the look.
Historical Context and Impact
The song "She's Got The Look" was released in 1988 by Roxette, and it quickly shot to the top of the charts in several countries, including Sweden and the United States. The line "What in the world can make a brown-eyed girl turn blue" has become an iconic part of the song and a symbol of Roxette's artistic vision and the enduring impact of their music.
Roxette, consisting of Per-H?kan Gessle and Marie Fredriksson, became one of the most successful pop duos in the world, known for their hits like "The Look," "My Love," and "Listen to Your Heart." Fredriksson’s powerful vocals were a defining feature of their sound, and her death in 2021 was a significant loss to the music industry, particularly to her fans who deeply mourn her passing.
Personal Connections and Reflections
It's worth noting that Fredriksson was more than just a singer. She was a person with warmth and humanity that shone through even in her role as a performer. In the mid-90s, the writer had the pleasure of meeting her after a press conference as a youth reporter. According to the writer, Fredriksson was nothing like a superstar; she was humble, shy, and sensitive, with a big heart that resonated with many people.
"She was nothing like a superstar, but humble, shy, and sensitive... but with a big heart," the writer reflects, expressing how Fredriksson's personality added to the charm of Roxette's music and made her connection with fans all the more profound. Her legacy lives on not only through the music she left behind but also through the memories of those who had the privilege of meeting her.
Conclusion
The line "What in the world can make a brown-eyed girl turn blue" continues to resonate with listeners, a testament to Roxette's enduring influence on the music industry. As the Swedish pop duo's legacy carries on, so does the memory of Marie Fredriksson, who will always be remembered for her unique voice and the way she brought people together through her music.