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"Lovefool" is a song written by Peter Svensson and Nina Persson for Swedish rock band The Cardigans' third studio album, First Band on the Moon (1996). It was released as the album's lead single on 14 September 1996 in the United Kingdom and internationally on 5 October 1996. Following a re-release in 1997, the song found international success, peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart and achieving moderate success on other European charts. In North America, the song reached number three in Canada and number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 Airplay Chart (it did not chart on the Hot 100 due to rules in place at the time). It also made appearances on six other Billboard charts. In Australasia, the single topped the chart in New Zealand and climbed to number 11 in Australia. In both countries, the single was certified Gold. The song was featured in the film Romeo + Juliet just two months after the release of the single, as well as in the 1999 film Cruel Intentions and the 2007 comedy Virgin Territory.more »
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- 1996
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Dear, I fear we're facing a problemYou love me no longer, I knowAnd maybe there is nothingThat I can do to make you doMama tells me I shouldn't botherThat I ought to stick to another manA man that surely deserves meBut I think you do!So I cry, I pray and I begLove me love meSay that you love meFool me fool meGo on and fool meLove me love mePretend that you love meLeave me leave meJust say that you need meLove me love meSay that you love meLeave me leave meJust say that you need meI can't care 'bout anything but youLately I have desperately pondered,Spent my nights awake and I wonderWhat I could have done in another wayTo make you stayReason will not lead to solutionI will end up lost in confusionI don't care if you really careAs long as you don't goSo I cry, I pray, and I begLove me, love meSay that you love meFool me, fool meGo on and fool meLove me, love mePretend that you love meLeave me, leave meJust say that you need meSo I cry, and I pray for you toLove me, love meSay that you love meLeave me, leave meJust say that you need meI can't care 'bout anything but youAnything but youLove me, love me (Say that you love me)Fool me, fool me (Go on and fool me)Love me, love me (I know that you need me)I can't care 'bout anything but you
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The Cardigans
The Cardigans are a Swedish rock band formed in Jönköping, Sweden, in 1992, by guitarist Peter Svensson, bassist Magnus Sveningsson, drummer Bengt Lagerberg, keyboardist Lars-Olof Johansson and lead singer Nina Persson, with the line-up remaining unchanged to this day. more »
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Written by: Nina Persson, Peter Anders Svensson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Origin"Lovefool" is a song by the Swedish pop-rock band The Cardigans. It was released as a single in 1996 and became their breakout hit internationally. |
AlbumThe song comes from their third album, "First Band on the Moon." |
Songwriters"Lovefool" was written by two members of the band, Nina Persson and Peter Svensson. |
Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 3 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart in the US. |
Grammy NominationThe Cardigans were nominated for a Grammy Award in 1997 for this track. |
Soundtrack Feature“Lovefool” was included in the soundtrack of Baz Luhrmann’s “Romeo + Juliet” in 1996, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. |
Re-releaseAfter its inclusion in the "Romeo + Juliet" soundtrack, the song was re-released and gained more popularity in the U.S. |
Music VideoThe song’s music video, directed by Geoff Moore, became popular on MTV. |
Music Style"Lovefool" is often recognized for its fusion of pop with a slight hint of jazz, making it distinct in the 90s pop music scene. |
Lyrics ToneDespite its upbeat musical composition, "Lovefool" has melancholic lyrics, portraying a person desperate for affection. |
Modern RecognitionRolling Stone magazine named "Lovefool" one of the best songs of the 1990s. |
Covers and ReworkingsThe song has been covered by various artists, including Justin Bieber and Postmodern Jukebox. |
Commercial Use“Lovefool” has also been used in numerous commercials and movie trailers due to its catchy melody and nostalgic appeal. |
Refusal to PlayFor a period of time, The Cardigans refused to play "Lovefool" during their concerts due to its overwhelming popularity overshadowing their other work. |
Pop Culture Reference"Lovefool" has been referenced and featured in various television shows, such as Glee and The Office. |
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