Hey, Hey Helen
ABBA
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So at last you're free It's the way you wanted it to be And the price you paid To become a woman of today Is it worth the pain to see the children cry Does it hurt when they ask for Daddy Hey hey Helen Now you live on your own Hey hey Helen Can you make it alone (Yes you can) So you're free at last And beginning to forget the past Does it make you sad When you think about the life you ha-ha-had But you're right, you had to take a second chance So you fight to find your freedom Hey hey Helen Now you live on your own Hey hey Helen Can you make it alone Hey hey Helen (hey hey Helen) What's the matter with you Hey hey Helen (hey hey Helen) Don't you know what to do (Yes you do) (Yes you do yes you do) (Yes you do yes you do) Hey hey Helen Now you live on your own Hey hey Helen Can you make it alone Hey hey Helen (hey hey Helen) What's the matter with you Hey hey Helen (hey hey Helen) Don't you know what to do Hey hey Helen (hey hey Helen) Now you live on your own Hey hey Helen (hey hey Helen)
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Written by: BENNY GORAN BROR ANDERSSON, BJOERN K. ULVAEUS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Hey, Hey Helen" is a song by popular Swedish band ABBA. It was composed by band members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, with lyrics by Stig Anderson, who was the manager of the band.
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Album InformationThis song was included in ABBA's third studio album titled "ABBA," released in April 1975.
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GenreThe song falls within the pop and Europop genre, a style ABBA was widely known for.
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Feminist InterpretationSome critics have suggested that "Hey, Hey Helen" offers a feminist interpretation of a woman's independence, as the lyrics discuss a woman's decision to leave her marriage and start a new life.
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ReviewsWhile it was never released as a single, the song has received favorable reviews for its catchy tune and the lyrical substance about female empowerment.
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Live PerformancesABBA performed "Hey, Hey Helen" live on their 1975 tour, and the performance was included in the 2006 DVD release of "ABBA in Concert."
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Song Interpretation"Hey, Hey Helen" is believed to be about supporting a friend who has left her husband, expressing that it's okay to leave if she wasn't happy and endorsing the belief that a woman does not have to be married to be satisfied.
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Format and LengthThe song, recorded in 1974, lasts for approximately 3 minutes and 16 seconds.
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Cover VersionsThere have been a few cover versions of "Hey, Hey Helen." Notably, it was covered by the American indie rock band Lush in 1990.
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Band MembersThe song features the unique vocals of Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, which is a notable characteristic of ABBA's music.
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