Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

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“So Long” by ABBA

“So long” is a colloquial expression which basically means ‘goodbye’. And in this track, that is what the female singers of ABBA are saying to a man that is trying to start a romantic relationship...

I Do I Do I Do I Do I Do

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“I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do” by ABBA

ABBA‘s “I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do” is based on the singer seemingly trying to convince the person she is singing to of her love. This individual seems to be...

Eagle

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Meaning of “Eagle” by ABBA

The inspiration for this track was derived from two different sources.  The most-recognized one is the book “Jonathan Livingston Seagull” (1970), which had a profound impact on ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus, one of the writers of...

The Day Before You Came

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“The Day Before You Came” by ABBA

The meaning of ABBA’s “The Day Before You Came” is open to speculation. Fan theories range from the titular “you” referring to a stalker of the singer (Agnetha Fältskog), fellow ABBA member Björn Ulvaeus (whom Fältskog got divorced...

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“Angeleyes” by ABBA

Succinctly put, the lyrics of ABBA’s “Angeleyes” is about a very good looking man who is very seductive. From the lyrics, this man’s main alluring quality is “his angel eyes”, which he uses to...

Summer Night City

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“Summer Night City” by ABBA

Although the name of the titular “city” is never actually mentioned in the track, “Summer Night City” was actually written in honor of Stockholm, Sweden, which is ABBA’s hometown. The lyrics and sound of this song...

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ABBA is an iconic Swedish pop music group comprising artists Agnetha Falskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Anderson and Anni Lyngstad. ABBA is an acronym formed from the first letter of the first names of each member of the band....

Happy New Year

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“Happy New Year” by ABBA

“Happy New Year” is a song released in 1980 by the renowned Swedish music group ABBA. As the song’s title suggests, “Happy New Year” is an ode to New Year’s Day. In this song,...

Super Trouper

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Meaning of “Super Trouper” by ABBA

“Super Trouper” is the title of a 1980 hit song by the noted Swedish musical group ABBA. The song’s narrator (Anni-Frid Lyngstad), who is apparently a performing artist, begins the song by talking about...

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Meaning of “Andante, Andante” by ABBA

“Andante, Andante” is a 1980s love song recorded and performed by the legendary Swedish group ABBA. Lyrically, this classic tune finds a girl telling her boyfriend to take it easy and gently with her....