When I Kissed the Teacher

ABBA

About When I Kissed the Teacher

"When I Kissed the Teacher" is a song by the pop band ABBA. It is the opening track on their 1976 album Arrival.


Year:
2006
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Everybody screamed when I kissed the teacher
And they must have thought they dreamed, when I kissed the teacher
All my friends at school
They had never seen the teacher blush, he looked like a fool
Nearly petrified 'cause he was taken by surprise

When I kissed the teacher
Couldn't quite believe his eyes, when I kissed the teacher
My whole class went wild
As I held my breath, the world stood still but then he just smiled
I was in the seventh Heaven when I kissed the teacher

One of these days
Gonna tell him I dream of him every night
One of these days
Gonna show him I care, gonna teach him a lesson alright

I was in a trance when I kissed the teacher
Suddenly I took the chance when I kissed the teacher
Leaning over me, he was trying to explain the Laws of Geometry
And I couldn't help it, I just had to kiss the teacher

One of these days
Gonna tell him I dream of him every night
And one of these days
Gonna show him I care, gonna teach him a lesson alright

What a crazy day, when I kissed the teacher
All my sense had flown away when I kissed the teacher
My whole class went wild
As I held my breath, the world stood still but then he just smiled
I was in the seventh heaven when I kissed the teacher

When I kissed the teacher
When I kissed the teacher
When I kissed the teacher

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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 Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"When I Kissed the Teacher" was released in 1976 as part of the album "Arrival" – a fourth studio album by the popular band, ABBA.
Songwriters
The song was written by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, member of the Swedish group ABBA.
Unique Theme
Unlike typical love songs, "When I Kissed the Teacher" features a unique theme of a student developing feelings for her teacher.
Album Performance
"Arrival", the album that features this song, was a massive worldwide success, reaching number one in several countries including ABBA's home Sweden, the UK, Australia, and Germany.
Based on Reality
Although it has been suggested that the song may be based on real-life experiences, none of the ABBA members have confirmed this claim.
Unexpected Opening Track
This song, despite not being as popular as other hits on the same album, was the opening track of "Arrival", showing the band's confidence in its uniqueness and appeal.
Simplified Lyrics
The lyrics of the song are quite straightforward with no hidden meanings, contrary to the usual cryptic lyrics present in most ABBA songs.
The Movie Version
The song was also included in the soundtrack of the movie "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" (2018). The film version was a notable departure from the original's sentimentality, turning it into a celebratory, graduation song.
Popularity in 2018
After its inclusion in the sequel of Mamma Mia, "When I Kissed the Teacher" gained renewed popularity and relevance among a younger audience.
Lead Vocals
Unlike most ABBA songs which feature Agnetha Fältskog and Frida Lyngstad on lead vocals, Bjorn Ulvaeus leads the singing for "When I Kissed the Teacher".
Cover Versions
"When I Kissed the Teacher" has been covered by several artists, demonstrating its continued relevance and enduring charm. It has, for instance, been covered by the band The Czars for their album "Sorry I Made You Cry" (2006).
No Single Release
Despite its popularity, the song was never released as a single. It is available only inside the ABBA's "Arrival" LP.

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