I Don’t Want to Get Hurt

The mix of I Don’t Want to Get Hurt was done by Per Gessle himself, which was uncommon in production credits of the time. The song relies on a rhythm that doesn’t seek attention but sticks in the memory through subtle repetition. Engineer Michael Ilbert recorded each note with a clean approach, without unnecessary fills, resulting in a track that sounds straightforward yet carries a warmth that makes it resistant to the passage of time.

This piece is part of an album where Roxette explored more intimate sounds, far from the shine of their most famous hits. They recorded it in England at a time when the duo had already crossed borders with hits like The Look and It Must Have Been Love. The exact duration, 4 minutes and 17 seconds, reflects a tight structure where each section serves its purpose without waste. The World Music Award and other accolades they accumulated over the years confirm that their music transcended language, but this song has no pretension: just a melody that lingers in the mind.