The week of December 11, 1993, saw Janet Jackson holding on to the #1 spot of Billboard’s Hot 100 with ‘Again‘ and Meat Loaf in the second slot with ‘I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That).’
At #3 that week was Swedish dance pop group Ace of Base with a single that eventually peaked at #2 — ‘All That She Wants.’ The band would later score a #1 hit with ‘The Sign,’ from the same album.
This reggae-infused dance track describes a woman on the prowl for her next sexual conquest (though some listeners misinterpreted the chorus’ lyrics as the woman desiring a child).
These early 90s hits helped make Ace of Base the third most successful Swedish band in terms of album sales — behind ABBA and Roxette.
She leads a lonely life
She leads a lonely life
[Verse 1]
When she woke up late in the morning light
And the day had just begun
She opened up her eyes and thought
“Oh, what a morning”
It’s not a day for work
It’s a day for catching tan
Just lying on the beach and having fun
She’s going to get ya
[Chorus]
All that she wants is another baby
She’s gone tomorrow, boy
All that she wants is another baby, yeah
All that she wants is another baby
She’s gone tomorrow, boy
All that she wants is another baby, yeah
[Post-Chorus]
(All that she wants)
(All that she wants)
[Verse 2]
So, if you are in sight and the day is right
She’s the hunter, you’re the fox
The gentle voice that talks to you
Won’t talk forever
It is a night for passion
But the morning means goodbye
Beware of what is flashing in her eyes
She’s going to get ya
[Chorus]
All that she wants is another baby
She’s gone tomorrow, boy
All that she wants is another baby, yeah
All that she wants is another baby
She’s gone tomorrow, boy
All that she wants is another baby, yeah (Is another baby, yeah)
[Bridge]
Ah, ah
Ah, ah
[Chorus]
All that she wants is another baby (Is another baby, yeah)
She’s gone tomorrow, boy
All that she wants is another baby, yeah (Is another baby, yeah)
All that she wants is another baby (Is another baby)
She’s gone tomorrow, boy
All that she wants is another baby, yeah (Is another baby, yeah)
[Outro]
All that she wants
All that she wants
I’ve heard of Ace of Bass, and this song is vaguely familiar.