The single attained moderate success, reaching the top ten in Germany and Italy, and the top twenty in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Sweden and Switzerland, while peaking at number twenty-two on the UK Singles Chart and thirty-two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Uh, I'm spending my time, my time, my time I'm spending my time. Find 50 ways to say SPEND TIME, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com, the world's most trusted free thesaurus. [6] Music & Media described it as a "melancholic ballad". How I’m Spending My Time In Lockdown . Watching the days go by It was written by Per Gessle and Mats Persson, and produced by Clarence Öfwerman. [Verse 3] [citation needed], AllMusic editor Bryan Buss noted "the quiet desperation" of the song in his review of Joyride. I want to spend my life making new friendships and building relationships. Considine noted Fredriksson's "vocal fire-work" on the song. Oh, I get up and make myself some coffee I Remember You. Watching the days go by The RoxBox! [Chorus] My friends keep telling me I see the sky, it's so beautiful and blue. The TV's on, but the only thing showing is a picture of you : A Collection of Roxette's Greatest Songs, Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus! "Spending My Time" is a song by Swedish duo Roxette, released as the fourth single from their third studio album, Joyride (1991). Watching the days go by Time will make sure I get over you. It consisted of twelve of their down-tempo singles and album tracks, which were translated by Spanish songwriter Luis Gomez-Escolar. He said, "I couldn't sing it very well, I don't know why. Hoping that you are missing me too. A new music video was filmed for this version of the song. [Chorus] [1] Larry Flick from Billboard described the song as a "acoustic-anchored pop/rock ballad" and noted further that the "memorable melody and throaty vocals by Marie Fredriksson are [the] track's true highlights. "[12] At the end of 1991, EMI merged with other record companies to form EMI Records Group North America. Roxette released a Spanish-language compilation album, Baladas en Español, in 1996. Bed's too big without you honey, honey Perfect Day. (Spending my time), Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave). Feeling so small, I stare at the wall Music by Per Gessle and Mats Persson. I leave a kiss on your answering machine I'm spending my time (spending my time, spending my time) No matter what the tempo, all their songs contain melodies that win listeners over immediately. In this shape I'm in A prayer gone blind Watching the sun go down [7] Brendon Veevers from Renowned for Sound called it "the greatest musical creation of all time", adding the song as "such an emotional charged and exquisitely delivered song". A prayer gone blind. 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I'm spending my time "Spending My Time" is a song by Swedish duo Roxette, released as the fourth single from their third studio album, Joyride (1991). What's the time? What a crazy time we’re currently living in, it still feels surreal that we’re on lockdown, that the world has come to a halt. A Collection of Roxette Hits: Their 20 Greatest Songs! Things Will Never Be The Same. I thank the Lord above that you're not here to see me Capo on the 2nd fret. I try to read a bit, but the story is too thin The verse is written in the key of A (F#min - D - E ... B - Bmin), whereas the chorus is in the key of E (E - B - C#min - A - F#min - B...). The single attained moderate success, reaching the top ten in Germany and Italy, and the top twenty in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Sweden and Switzerland, while peaking at number twenty-two on the UK Singles Chart and thirty-two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It was always meant for Marie. "[2] Swedish newspaper Expressen called it a "high-pitched melancholy ballad". Spending My Time Lyrics. [Refrão] D D4 D Spending my time watching A The days go by Bm Feeling so small G I stare at the wall Em Hoping that you G A Think of me too D D4 D I'm spending my time A Watching the sun go down Bm I fall asleep to the sound G Of "Tears of a Clown" Em A A prayer gone blind Bm (A) Em I'm spending my time [Solo] E|-----9--| B|-0-5-7-9-7----| G|-----| D|-----| A|-----| E|-----| [Ponte] Em G My friends keep telling me D C Hey life will go on Em G Time … A Spanish version of the song, titled "Un Día Sin Ti" ("A Day Without You"), was released in 1996 as the lead single from the duo's Spanish-language compilation album Baladas en Español. "This silly game of love you play: you win only to lose." I'm spending my time (spending my time) Watching the sun go down. Listen to Spending My Time - Single by Live 2 Love on Apple Music. Time will make sure I'll get over you, ooh [5] Kim Såtvedt from Norwegian newspaper Laagendalsposten also complimented Roxette for their "beautiful ballads" like "Spending My Time", noting it as "enthralling". Spending my time "Spending My Time" is a song by Swedish duo Roxette, released as the fourth single from their third studio album, Joyride (1991). This silly game of love - you play, you win only to lose Spending My Time -Roxette Chord Imperfect , 9 / 12, 2016 3,227 Fading like a Flower - Roxette I recently listened to a podcast that said that maybe God is using this time to bring us away from distractions and back to Him, so I’ve been trying to schedule more quiet time with God into my isolated days. Spending my time, watching the sun go down. This album was only released in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking territories. I fall asleep to the sound of "Tears of a Clown", a prayer gone blind. (Spending my time) What's the time? Seems it's already morning The TV's on but the only thing showing. I see the sky, it's so beautiful and blue. This silly game of love -. [Bridge] [Outro] Stream songs including "Spending My Time (Uk Edit)". The Big L. Soul Deep (Do You Get) Excited? Chords List . I'm spending my time (spending my time, spending my time) Original lyrics by Gessle. Spending [E]my time watching the days go by[B] [C#m]Feeling[A] so small I stare at the wall [F#m]hoping[A] [B] that you are missing of me too I'm spending my time[E] watching the sun go down[B] [C#m]I fall[A] asleep to the sound of "Tears of a Clown" [F#m]a prayer[B] gone blind. What better time than now to spend time in prayer? I'm spending my time. Small Talk. It was written by Per Gessle and Mats Persson, and produced by Clarence Öfwerman. Spanish lyrics by Luis G. Escolar. The merger resulted in the new company firing over a hundred members of staff, and saw Roxette receiving little support from the new label. I fall asleep to the sound I try to call but I don't know what to tell you [3] Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report wrote, "In a Top 40 world starved for pop music, Per and Marie can be considered a delicacy. I will never take the little things for granted again. “Spending My Time” was written by Per Gessle, one half of the duo which makes up Roxette. And he also produced the track along with someone he worked with frequently, Mats Persson. It was written by Per Gessle and Mats Persson, and produced by Clarence Öfwerman. Church Of Your Heart. My friends keep telling me, "Hey, life will go on" Seems it's already morning. Oh help me please, is there someone who can make me Acoustic guitar part of the great song from Joyride album. [8] Rolling Stones J.D. This silly game of love. It peaked at number thirty-two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, ending a run of five consecutive top two singles on the chart. It was created by Jonas Åkerlund, who would go on to direct a total of twelve music videos for the duo. Of "Tears of a Clown" A prayer gone blind You play, you win only to lose. Time will make sure I'll get over you. [11] In the liner notes of their 1995 greatest hits compilation Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus!, Per Gessle said he believed that "Spending My Time" was "going to be our biggest hit ever, which might have happened if not our American record company had fired a lot of... ah, never mind. I'm spending my time. Spending My Time (Album Version) 4:39: The Sweet Hello, The Sad Goodbye: 4:49: Spending My Time (Electric Dance Remix) 5:27: Spending My Time (Electric Dance Remix / Instrumental) Seems it's already morning. A remix was created by MC King Carli and Dr Renault (pseudonyms used by Öfwerman & Anders) at EMI Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, in July 1991, and was included on the single. The demo version of "Spending My Time" had Per Gessle vocals on it. E B Spending my time watching the days go by C#m A Feeling so small I stare at the wall F#m A B hoping that you are missing of me too E B I'm spending my time watching the sun go down C#m A I fall asleep to the sound of "Tears of a Clown" F#m B a prayer gone blind C#m Bm I'm spending my time F#m A E D My friends keep telling me: hey life will go on, F#m A E time will make sure I'll get over you. Physical Fascination. [Verse 2] Hoping that you think of me too My friends keep telling me, "Hey, life will go on!" "[4], Göteborgsposten complimented the song for its "strong" chorus. album: "Tourism" (1992) How Do You Do! "Spending My Time" was released as the fourth single from their third studio album "Joyride" (1991). My friends keep telling me: Hey, life will go on. Watercolours In The Rain. Watching the sun go down (I fall asleep) Spending My Time. I'm spending my time A prayer gone blind. Spending my time [9] Miranda Sawyer from Smash Hits commented, "Yes, it's a hankies-up ballad with a thumping Swedish beat. I'm spending my time. Feeling so small, I stare at the wall [Verse 1] What's the time? Credits adapted from the liner notes of The Ballad Hits.[24]. "[10], The song was not as commercially successful as the duo's preceding singles. Gessle also appears occasionally playing the guitar.[15]. I fall asleep to the sound of "Tears of a clown" A prayer gone blind. The TV's on, but the only thing showing is a picture of you. "Spending My Time" is a song by Swedish duo Roxette, released as the fourth single from their third studio album, Joyride (1991). It was written by Per Gessle and Mats Persson, and produced by Clarence Öfwerman. It was written by Per Gessle and … [13] The song also peaked at number nine in Canada. Of Tears of a Clown. Hearing this latest release makes it easy to understand why they've established such a large and loyal international following. [Chorus] A translated version of "Spending My Time", titled "Un Día Sin Ti" ("A Day Without You"), was released in November 1996 as the album's lead single. All songs written by Per Gessle and Mats Persson, except "The Sweet Hello, the Sad Goodbye" by Gessle. I'm spending my time . I want to give my time, my love, my talents, and even my money. I'm spending my time Of "Tears of a Clown" Feeling so small I stare at the wall. The Rain. I'm spending my time (spending my time) Watching the days go by. I want to spend my time on earth discovering new places and enjoying the wonders of life. Spending my time watching the days go by. Keep Me Waiting. [Verse 1] Spending my time, watching the days go by Feeling so small, I stare at the wall Hoping that you are missing me too I'm spending my time, watching the sun go down I fall asleep to the sound, of tears of the clown Prayer gone blind, I'm spending my time My friends keep telling me, "Hey, life will go on" Time will make sure I'll get over you (Spending my time) you play, you win only to lose. "Spending My Time" is a song by Swedish duo Roxette, released as the fourth single from their third studio album, Joyride. Fingertips. Ohuhohuhoh [14], The music video for "Spending My Time" was directed by Wayne Isham and depicts lead singer Marie Fredriksson at multiple places in a house, such as sitting by a window, lying in bed, sitting on a couch and at a table. I'll be taking my time, spending my life Falling deeper in love with you So tell me that you love me too In the summer, as the lilacs bloom Love flows deeper than the river Every moment that I spend with you We were sat upon our best friend's roof I had both of my arms round you … My friends keep telling me: Hey, life will go on, time will make sure I get over you. Spending My Time Lyrics. I see the sky, it's so beautiful and blue Feeling so small, I stare at the wall – Roxette's Greatest Video Hits, Ballad & Pop Hits – The Complete Video Collection, Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Spending_My_Time&oldid=1006294630, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2020, Singlechart usages for Canadaadultcontemporary, Singlechart usages for Billboardadultcontemporary, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Spending My Time" (Electric Dance Remix) – 5:27, "The Sweet Hello, The Sad Goodbye" – 4:49, "Spending My Time" (Electric Dance Remix/Instrumental) – 5:27, This page was last edited on 12 February 2021, at 03:20. The Look. It features close-up shots of Marie singing and Per playing guitar, interspersed with clips of a woman descending into alcoholism, and suggestively sniffing a table counter.[15]. The Heart Shaped Sea. 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