Slipping Through My Fingers

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About Slipping Through My Fingers

"Slipping Through My Fingers" is a song written by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson and recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA from their 1981 album The Visitors, with lead vocals by Agnetha Fältskog. The song is about a mother's regret at how quickly her daughter is growing up, and the lack of time they have spent together, as the girl goes to school. The inspiration for the song was Ulvaeus' and Fältskog's daughter, Linda Ulvaeus, who was seven at the time the song was written. The song was only released as a single in Japan (Discomate, 1981), where it was a red vinyl promo single for The Coca-Cola Company with nothing on the B-side except a printed picture of the group. An album with the same name and a similar-looking cover was also released in Japan. 


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1997
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Schoolbag in hand, she leaves home in the early morning
Waving goodbye with an absent-minded smile
I watch her go with a surge of that well-known sadness
And I have to sit down for a while

The feeling that I'm losing her forever
And without really entering her world
I'm glad whenever I can share her laughter
That funny little girl

Slipping through my fingers all the time
I try to capture every minute
The feeling in it
Slipping through my fingers all the time
Do I really see what's in her mind
Each time I think I'm close to knowing
She keeps on growing
Slipping through my fingers all the time

Sleep in our eyes, her and me at the breakfast table
Barely awake, I let precious time go by
Then when she's gone, there's that odd melancholy feeling
And a sense of guilt I can't deny

What happened to the wonderful adventures
The places I had planned for us to go
(Slipping through my fingers all the time)
Well, some of that we did but most we didn't
And why, I just don't know

Slipping through my fingers all the time
I try to capture every minute
The feeling in it
Slipping through my fingers all the time
Do I really see what's in her mind
Each time I think I'm close to knowing
She keeps on growing
Slipping through my fingers all the time

Sometimes I wish that I could freeze the picture
And save it from the funny tricks of time
Slipping through my fingers

Slipping through my fingers all the time

Schoolbag in hand she leaves home in the early morning
Waving goodbye with an absent-minded smile

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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

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Slipping Through My Fingers" was released by ABBA on the album "The Visitors" in 1981.
Songwriters
This emotional track was written by the talented songwriting duo of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.
Theme
The song reflects the emotions of a mother wondering where the time has gone as she watches her daughter grow up, using everyday moments to narrate this passage of time.
Vocal Artist
It was sung by Agnetha Fältskog, who was one of the two female vocalists in the group.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by the real-life experience of Björn Ulvaeus, who felt that his children were growing up quickly and he was missing it.
Most-liked Lyrics
The phrase "Sometimes I wish that I could freeze the picture / And save it from the funny tricks of time / Slipping through my fingers" is among the most favored lyrics by fans for its emotional depth.
Use in Other Media
The song was used in the musical "Mamma Mia!" and included in the 2008 film adaptation, thereby framed an incredibly moving scene.
Public's Perception
Many listeners connect with this song because it expresses universal feelings of nostalgia and the sadness of seeing a child grow up so fast.
Live Performances
Despite the song's popularity, it wasn't performed live during ABBA's original tours; however, Agnetha did perform it during her 2004 documentary, lending a personal touch.
Song's Resonance
Even decades later, "Slipping Through My Fingers" stirs emotions among fans and is highly appreciated for its melancholic yet beautiful depiction of parenthood.

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