Elaine
ABBA
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You hate, you scream, you swear And still you never reach them You curse, you try to scare But you can never teach them It's a dead end street They've tied your hands and tied your feet And the street is narrow A nowhere lane, a nowhere train for Elaine, Elaine, Elaine Elaine, Elaine, Elaine, you know they're gonna get you You try to break away, but they will never let you It's a dead end street They've tied your hands and tied your feet And the street is narrow The nowhere lane, the nowhere train for Elaine, Elaine, Elaine You're like a goldfish in a bowl, Elaine, Elaine, Elaine They have your mind, they'll take your soul You come, you stay, you go, it really doesn't matter You've done it all before, by now they know the pattern It's a dead end street They've tied your hands and tied your feet And the street is narrow The nowhere lane, the nowhere train for Elaine, Elaine, Elaine You're like a goldfish in a bowl, Elaine, Elaine, Elaine They have your mind, they'll take your soul Björn Know that you go, you know they're gonna get you Know that you go, you know they'll never let you Agnetha, Frida It's a dead end street They've tied your hands and tied your feet And the street is narrow The nowhere lane, the nowhere train for Elaine, Elaine, Elaine You're like a goldfish in a bowl, Elaine, Elaine, Elaine They have your mind, they'll take your soul Björn Know that you go, you know they're gonna get you Know that you go, you know they'll never let you Know that you go, you know they're gonna get you
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Written by: BENNY ANDERSSON, BJOERN K ULVAEUS, BJORN ULVAEUS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Song Release"Elaine" was released by ABBA as the B-side of their 1980 single "The Winner Takes It All."
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Song CreatorsAs with the majority of ABBA's songs, "Elaine" was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the two male members of ABBA.
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Song ProductionThough not as well-known as many of ABBA's hit songs, "Elaine" bears the signature ABBA sound- strong pop melodies with rich vocal harmonies- made possible by those behind the scenes, such as producer Stig Anderson.
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Intended Album"Elaine" was originally intended to be included in the popular album "Super Trouper" but didn't make the final cut. It was, however, included on the 2001 reissue of the album.
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Vocal PerformanceThe lead vocal in "Elaine" was performed by Agnetha Fältskog, one of the two female members of ABBA. Her clear voice and emotional resonance added dynamism to the song.
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Song PopularityThough "Elaine" was only a B-side track, it garnered significant attention and became a popular song among ABBA fans.
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Song GenreLike much of ABBA's work, "Elaine" can be classified under the pop genre with a slight hint of disco.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Elaine" tell a haunting story of a woman who took her own life because her lover did not return her feelings, considered somewhat darker than typical ABBA songs.
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Unique SoundThe track is noted for its unique sounding synthesisers and its dramatic chorus, making it stand out from many other ABBA songs.
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Song AvailabilityFor several years, "Elaine" could only be found as the B-side of the "The Winner Takes It All" vinyl single. Now, it is available on streaming platforms and various ABBA compilation albums.
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Song Recording"Elaine" was recorded at ABBA's own Polar Music Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1980.
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Song DurationThe total duration of "Elaine" is 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
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CD AppearanceThe first appearance of the song on CD was on the box set "Thank You for the Music" in 1994.
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