Why Did It Have to Be Me?

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"Why Did It Have to Be Me?" is a song by the Swedish pop band ABBA. The song was released on the 1976 album Arrival. "Why Did It Have to Be Me?" has been called a "Fats Domino flavoured" song. The song has been noted for its mix of blues, jazz, pop and rock stylings. A live version of the song appears on the album Live at Wembley Arena.


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2008
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When you were lonely, you needed a man
Someone to lean on, well I understand
It's only natural
But why did it have to be me?
Nights can be empty and nights can be cold
So you were looking for someone to hold
That's only natural
But why did it have to be me?

I was so lonesome, I was blue
I couldn't help it, it had to be you and I
Always thought you knew the reason why
I only wanted a little love affair
Now I can see you are beginning to care
But baby, believe me
It's better to forget me

Men are the toys in the game that you play
When you get tired, you throw 'em away
That's only natural
But why did it have to be me?
Ooh
Falling in love with a woman like you
Happens so quickly, there's nothing to do
It's only natural
But why did it have to be me?

I was so lonesome, I was blue
I couldn't help it, it had to be you and I
Always thought you knew the reason why
I only wanted a little love affair
Now I can see you are beginning to care
But baby, believe me
It's better to forget 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 Ulvaeus

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10 facts about this song

'ABBA' Creation
"Why Did It Have to Be Me?" is a song by popular Swedish band ABBA which formed in 1972 by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad.
Album Origin
It is a track from their fourth studio album 'Arrival' which was released in 1976.
Song Theme
The song talks about the anguish of love when one has still not gotten over an ex, and their reactions when they meet the ex again when they're with someone new.
Rare Performance
ABBA rarely performed the song live. However, it was incorporated into one of their mini-musicals, 'The Girl with the Golden Hair,' which was performed during their concert tours of Europe and North America in 1977.
Alternate Versions
The song was originally named 'Why Did It Have to Be Me?' However, during the preparation for the mini-musical, it was rewritten and retitled to 'Happy Hawaii'.
Musical Style
The song can be categorized under pop, Europop, and disco, and is characterized by the blend of Fältskog's and Lyngstad's harmonized voices.
Soundtrack
'Why Did It Have to Be Me?' was also featured in the soundtrack of the 2018 film 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'. Josh Dylan, Lily James, and Hugh Skinner performed a cover of the song in the film.
Chart Success
Even though the song wasn't released as a single, ABBA's 'Arrival' album which contained this song enjoyed commercial success globally.
Dancing Queen Connection
Interestingly, the iconic song, 'Dancing Queen' which brought massive commercial success to ABBA, is also from the same 'Arrival' album.
Musical Influence
'Why Did It Have to Be Me?' like many ABBA songs, continues to influence pop culture and has been covered by several artists over the years.

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