"Almost Unreal" serves as a reminder of Marie Fredriksson’s incredible range—moving effortlessly from a whisper to a stadium-filling belt. Whether you associate it with Koopas or witches, there is no denying that the track itself is a pure pop masterpiece.
The lyrics capture that dizzying, dreamlike state of being deeply in love. It’s less about a literal journey and more about the emotional gravity that makes reality feel like a fantasy.
Per Gessle originally penned the track for the 1993 film Hocus Pocus . However, after a series of studio shifts and timing issues, the song was pulled and repurposed for the live-action Super Mario Bros. flick. While the movie itself faced a rocky reception, the song soared, reaching the Top 10 in several countries and proving that Roxette’s "unreal" pop sensibilities could thrive anywhere. Lyric Breakdown: Love as a Surreal Experience