The Piper
ABBA
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They came from the hills And they came from the valleys and the plains They struggled in the cold In the heat and the snow and in the rain Came to hear him play Play their minds away We're all following a strange melody We're all summoned by a tune We're following the piper And we dance beneath the moon We're following the piper And we dance beneath the moon for him And we dance beneath the moon Sub luna saltamus They came from the south From the west and the north and from the east They waited for the man Like a parish is waiting for the priest Longed to hear him play Play their minds away We're all following a strange melody We're all summoned by a tune We're following the piper And we dance beneath the moon We're following the piper And we dance beneath the moon for him And we dance beneath the moon Sub luna saltamus He gave them a dream He seduced everybody in the land The fire in his eyes And the fear was a weapon in his hand So they let him play Play their minds away We're all following a strange melody We're all summoned by a tune We're following the piper And we dance beneath the moon We're following the piper And we dance beneath the moon for him And we dance beneath the moon And we dance beneath the moon
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Written by: BENNY GORAN BROR ANDERSSON, BJOERN K. ULVAEUS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Genre"The Piper" is classified under the Pop genre.
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Album InclusionThe song "The Piper" is included in ABBA's seventh studio album, "Super Trouper", released in 1980.
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Songwriters"The Piper" was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, members of the band ABBA.
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Track PositionThe song was featured as the B-side to the massively successful single "Super Trouper."
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Unusual Theme"The Piper" tells a story about a town seduced by a charismatic Piped piper figure, a somewhat unusual theme for a pop song.
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ProducersThe song was produced by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus themselves.
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Lead SingersThe song has primary vocals by Anni-Frid Lyngstad and backing vocals by Agnetha Fältskog.
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StructureThe song features a haunting and peculiarly charming melody that maintains its critical acclaim even today.
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PopularityWhile not released as a single, "The Piper" has remained a fan favourite over the years.
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The Piper's RoleThe song metaphorically demonstrates the hypnotic power of an enchanting tune and a charismatic leader.
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Song LengthThe album version of "The Piper" by ABBA has a duration of 3 minutes and 26 seconds.
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Influence from Swedish Folk Music"The Piper" reflects ABBA's trademark sound combined with slight influences from traditional Swedish folk music.
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Other UsesThe song has been used in some ABBA compilations’ unreleased material, like "Thank You for the Music" in 1994.
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Live PerformancesABBA performed "The Piper" during their 1979 tour. It was the only song from the "Super Trouper" album performed live by ABBA before the album was released.
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Painting DescriptionThe song was inspired by a painting which tells the same story of a population following a piper's alluring song.
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