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About The Winner Takes It All
"The Winner Takes It All" is a song recorded by the Swedish pop group ABBA. Released as the first single from the group's Super Trouper album on 21 July 1980, it is a ballad in the key of F-sharp major, reflecting the end of a romance. The single's B-side was the non-album track "Elaine". It was the group's first single after a seven-month hiatus and peaked at No.1 in several countries, including the UK, where it became their eighth chart-topper. It was also the group's final top 10 hit in the United States. more »
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I don't want to talkAbout the things we've gone throughThough it's hurting meNow it's historyI've played all my cardsAnd that's what you've done tooNothing more to sayNo more ace to playThe winner takes it allThe loser standing smallBeside the victoryThat's her destinyI was in your armsThinking I belonged thereI figured it made senseBuilding me a fenceBuilding me a homeThinking I'd be strong thereBut I was a foolPlaying by the rulesThe gods may throw a diceTheir minds as cold as iceAnd someone way down hereLoses someone dearThe winner takes it allThe loser has to fallIt's simple and it's plainWhy should I complainBut tell me does she kissLike I used to kiss you?Does it feel the sameWhen she calls your name?Somewhere deep insideYou must know I miss youBut what can I sayRules must be obeyedThe judges will decideThe likes of me abideSpectators of the showAlways staying lowThe game is on againA lover or a friendA big thing or a smallThe winner takes it allI don't want to talkIf it makes you feel sadAnd I understandYou've come to shake my handI apologizeIf it makes you feel badSeeing me so tenseNo self-confidenceBut you seeThe winner takes it allThe winner takes it allSo the winner takes it allAnd the the loser has to fallThrow a dice, cold as iceWay down here, someone dearTakes it all, has to fallIt seems plain to me
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ABBA
ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972, comprising Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. ABBA is an acronym of the first letters of the band members' first names and is sometimes stylized as the registered trademark ᗅᗺᗷᗅ. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of pop music, topping the charts worldwide from 1972 to 1982. They are also known for winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, giving Sweden its first victory in the history of the contest and being the most successful group ever to take part in the contest. more »
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Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K Ulvaeus
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"The Winner Takes It All" was released on July 21, 1980. |
Chart performanceIt became a significant worldwide success, reaching number one in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Belgium and top three in many other countries including Sweden, Germany, and the U.S. |
CompositionIt is composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, two members of ABBA, with lyrics written by Ulvaeus. |
Inspirational SourceRumor has it that the lyrics were inspired by Ulvaeus' divorce from fellow ABBA member Agnetha Fältskog, but Ulvaeus has denied that the song is about their personal life. |
InterpretationAlthough the song is not conversational, it's interpreted as a monologue by a woman who insists that a romantic relationship has ended. |
VocalistLead vocals were performed by Fältskog, who allegedly cried during the recording sessions. |
Critical Reception"The Winner Takes it All" is often recognized as ABBA's finest moment and one of the greatest break-up pop songs ever recorded. |
Cover versionsVarious artists have covered the song, including The Shadows, John Barrowman, Meryl Streep in the film adaptation of "Mamma Mia!", and Cher. |
RecognitionIn 1999, the song was voted Britain's favorite ABBA song in a poll for ITV's "The Nation's Favourite ABBA Song". |
Music VideoIts music video was filmed in Marstrand, Sweden and directed by Lasse Hallström, who directed most of the band's videos. |
LegacyDespite its heartbreaking lyrics, the song has endured as a fan favorite and remains one of ABBA's most frequently played and best-known songs. |
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