Synopsis

The video places Marie Fredriksson inside a quiet house, moving through the routines of a lonely morning after a breakup. She sits by the window, lies awake in bed, reads at a table, watches television, and appears lost in thought. Per Gessle is shown intermittently playing guitar, while the empty rooms and repeated domestic images reinforce the song's sense of isolation. Rather than using a conventional narrative, the video visualizes emotional stagnation: time passes, but Marie remains trapped in memories of the absent lover.

Factoids & Trivia

• The video was filmed in Stockholm and uses the house interior as its primary setting.

• Marie Fredriksson appears in several areas of the house, including a window, bed, couch, and table. Per Gessle appears occasionally with a guitar.

• "Spending My Time" was released in October 1991 as the fourth single from Roxette's album "Joyride."

• The production was regarded as Roxette's most expensive music video at the time. It was later surpassed by the video for "The Centre of the Heart."

• The song was written by Per Gessle and Mats Persson. Gessle's demo was recorded on May 24, 1990, at Tits & Ass and was intended for Fredriksson to sing.

• The official 2021 restoration was edited from the original 35 mm tapes, giving the video a cleaner presentation while retaining its early-1990s visual character.

• Gessle later said he believed the song could have become a major US hit, but claimed that changes and staff cuts at Roxette's American record company weakened its promotion.