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Quiz about Roxette Lyrics
Quiz about Roxette Lyrics

Roxette Lyrics Trivia Quiz


Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle are Roxette, the duo that dominated the pop world in the the late 80s and early 90s, and are still around today.

A multiple-choice quiz by Zargo. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Zargo
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
172,242
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
8 / 15
Plays
648
This quiz has 2 formats: you can play it as a or as shown below.
Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.
1. Ok, very easy one: According to Roxette's first worldwide hit single, what has "she" got? Hint

The Look
The Book
The Hook
The Cook

2. Fill in the blank: 'The Big Love- is taking the ___' Hint

Meal
Wheel
Heat
Cake

3. Which of the following songs lyrics doesn't include the title of the album it originally featured in? Hint

You Can't Put Your Arms Around What's Already Gone
Crash Boom Bang
Dressed for Success
How Do You Do?

4. "Hello, you fool. I ___
___"

Answer: (Two Words)
5. The song featuring the lyrics "Do that hocus pocus to me" is featured in what film? Hint

Runaway Bride
Super Mario Brothers
Pretty Woman
Spun

6. What does Per Gessle say during 'Dangerous' as the song is fading out? Hint

Due to the exceptional weakness of this song, play loud
Due to the extreme sexiness of Marie, play long
Due to the exceptional coolness of this song, play heaps
Due to the extreme nature of this song, play at own risk

7. Speaking of spoken lyrics, which of the following lines is NOT a spoken part of a song? Hint

I'll be your hearts salvation
Don't hide your eyes
She doesn't live here- bye bye
I'm really sorry I made you cry

8. Which of the following songs contains the lyrics "You're floating light like air- leaving the ground" Hint

Run to You
Queen of Rain
Fingertips
Neverending Love

9. "The night is so ____ and so young" Hint

Romantic
Lovely
Pretty
Dark

10. For which of the following songs did Marie write both the lyrics and the music? Hint

Watercolours in the Rain
Go to Sleep
Waiting for the Rain
I Don't Want to Get Hurt

11. What do the songs 'I Call Your Name,' 'Cinnamon Street,' and 'I Love the Sound of Crashing Guitars' have in common? Hint

references to the moon
references to the stars
references to the sun
references to the radio

12. You can hear the word 'Roxette' said during 'Joyride,' but which of the following songs also has it mentioned, this time at the beginning of the song? Hint

Knockin' on Every Door
Jefferson
Dance Away
Paint

13. Complete this song title: 'Wish I could ___' Hint

Die
Sing
Cry
Fly

14. Which of the following songs features the lyrics: "What am I gonna do when I get a little excited, a little in pain?" Hint

Real Sugar
Surrender
(Do You Get) Excited
Centre of the Heart

15. Which of the following songs features the lyrics: "When I met you, when I met you, I didn't know what to do?" Hint

Little Miss Sorrow
A Thing About You
Breathe
Opportunity Nox


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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Ok, very easy one: According to Roxette's first worldwide hit single, what has "she" got?

Answer: The Look

'The Look,' the opening track on the 'Look Sharp'(1988) album.
2. Fill in the blank: 'The Big Love- is taking the ___'

Answer: Wheel

'The Big L,' the third single from the 'Joyride'(1991) album.
3. Which of the following songs lyrics doesn't include the title of the album it originally featured in?

Answer: How Do You Do?

'How Do You Do' is the first single from 'Tourism' (1992). 'You Can't Put Your Arms Around Whats Already Gone' is the third track on 'Have a Nice Day' (1999), 'Dressed for Success' is a single of 'Look Sharp,' and 'Crash Boom Bang' is the second single off the album of the same name. (1994)
4. "Hello, you fool. I ___ ___"

Answer: love you

The massive first single off 'Joyride.'
5. The song featuring the lyrics "Do that hocus pocus to me" is featured in what film?

Answer: Super Mario Brothers

'Almost Unreal' featured in the 1993 flop starring Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo and Dennis Hopper. The song still managed to be a hit in the UK .
6. What does Per Gessle say during 'Dangerous' as the song is fading out?

Answer: Due to the exceptional weakness of this song, play loud

This is in reference to the fact that Per originally sent it to Don Johnson for an album he was recording. Don sent it back.
7. Speaking of spoken lyrics, which of the following lines is NOT a spoken part of a song?

Answer: She doesn't live here- bye bye

It's sung at the end of 'She Doesn't Live Here Anymore.'
"Don't hide your eyes" is from 'Vulnerable,' "I'm really sorry I made you cry" is from 'I'm Sorry,' and "I'll be your hearts salvation" is from 'Crazy about you.'
8. Which of the following songs contains the lyrics "You're floating light like air- leaving the ground"

Answer: Fingertips

Third single off 'Tourism.'
9. "The night is so ____ and so young"

Answer: Pretty

From 'Sleeping in my Car,' first single off 'Crash Boom Bang.'
10. For which of the following songs did Marie write both the lyrics and the music?

Answer: Waiting for the Rain

Fourth track on 'Have a Nice Day.'
'Go to Sleep' and 'Watercolours in the Rain' have Per's lyrics to Marie's music, and 'I Don't Want to Get Hurt' is written completly by Per.
11. What do the songs 'I Call Your Name,' 'Cinnamon Street,' and 'I Love the Sound of Crashing Guitars' have in common?

Answer: references to the stars

In 'I Call Your Name' it's: "Lie awake under the stars," in Cinnamon Street it's "I promised her heaven at once, and later all the stars," and in 'I Love the Sound of Crashing Guitars' it's "I love the touch of watching the stars."
12. You can hear the word 'Roxette' said during 'Joyride,' but which of the following songs also has it mentioned, this time at the beginning of the song?

Answer: Dance Away

I don't remember it being said in any other songs, but I could be wrong.
13. Complete this song title: 'Wish I could ___'

Answer: Fly

First single off 'Have a Nice Day.'
14. Which of the following songs features the lyrics: "What am I gonna do when I get a little excited, a little in pain?"

Answer: Centre of the Heart

First single off the album 'Room Service' (2001).
15. Which of the following songs features the lyrics: "When I met you, when I met you, I didn't know what to do?"

Answer: Opportunity Nox

First and only single off 2003 compliation 'The Pop Hits.' Thanks for playing!
Source: Author Zargo

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