ABBA – Angeleyes: A Ballad of Love, Loss, and Longing
In the realm of pop music, ABBA stands as a towering figure, their infectious melodies and heartfelt lyrics capturing the hearts of listeners worldwide.
Among their vast repertoire of hits, “Angeleyes” holds a special place, a poignant ballad that weaves a tale of love, loss, and the enduring power of hope.
Background
Released in 1978, “Angeleyes” marked a departure from ABBA’s usual upbeat style, showcasing their versatility and ability to deliver emotive ballads.
The song topped the charts in Sweden and Norway, reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, cementing its place as one of ABBA’s most beloved hits.
The song’s narrative follows a heartbroken woman who reminisces about her lost love, her memories painted in vivid hues against the backdrop of a starlit sky.
The lyrics, penned by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, capture the essence of heartbreak and the lingering hope for reconciliation.
ABBA’s signature harmonies take center stage in “Angeleyes”, their voices intertwining seamlessly to create a tapestry of rich emotion. Agnetha Fältskog’s lead vocals are particularly poignant, her voice conveying the protagonist’s deep sorrow and longing.
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Lyrics
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Ah ha haAh ha ha, ha ha haAh ha haAh ha ha, ha ha haAh ha ha, keep thinking ’bout his angel eyesKeep thinking, ahLast night I was taking a walk along the riverAnd I saw him together with a young girlAnd the look that he gave her made me shiver‘Cause he always used to look at me that wayAnd I thought maybe I should walk right up to her and sayAh ha ha, it’s a game he likes to playLook into his angel eyesOne look and you’re hypnotizedHe’ll take your heart and you must pay the priceLook into his angel eyesYou’ll think you’re in paradiseAnd one day you’ll find out he wears a disguiseDon’t look too deep into those angel eyesOh no no no noAh ha haAh ha ha, ha ha haAh ha haAh ha ha, ha ha haAh ha ha, keep thinking ’bout his angel eyesI keep thinking, ahSometimes when I’m lonely I sit and think about himAnd it hurts to remember all the good timesWhen I thought I could never live without himAnd I wonder does it have to be the sameEvery time when I see him, will it bring back all the pain?Ah ha ha, how can I forget that name?Look into his angel eyesOne look and you’re hypnotizedHe’ll take your heart and you must pay the priceLook into his angel eyesYou’ll think you’re in paradiseThen one day you’ll find out he wears a disguiseDon’t look too deep into his angel eyesCrazy ’bout his angel eyesAngel eyesHe took my heart and now I pay the priceLook into his angel eyesYou’ll think you’re in paradiseThen one day you’ll find out he wears a disguiseDon’t look too deep into those angel eyesOh no no no no