I'm a Marionette

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About I'm a Marionette

"I'm a Marionette" is a song recorded by the Swedish pop group ABBA from their fifth album, ABBA: The Album. Written by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, this song was part of a mini-musical called The Girl with the Golden Hair that ABBA performed at several of their live concerts. The other songs in the "mini-musical" were "Thank You for the Music", "I Wonder (Departure)" and "Get on the Carousel". With the exception of the last track, studio versions of these appeared on the 1977 ABBA album. "I'm a Marionette" was the B-side of "Take a Chance on Me", when it was released as a single. In 2013, Swedish heavy metal band Ghost released a cover of the song as the B-side of their single "Secular Haze", and later included it on the deluxe and Japanese editions of their album Infestissumam. It was also featured on their 2013 covers EP If You Have Ghost. 


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"You're so free," that's what everybody's telling me
Yet I feel I'm like an outward-bound, pushed around, refugee
Something's wrong, got a feeling that I don't belong
As if I had come from outer space, out of place, like King Kong

I'm a marionette, just a marionette, pull the string
I'm a marionette, everybody's pet, just as long as I sing
I'm a marionette, see my pirouette, round and round
I'm a marionette, I'm a marionette, just a silly old clown

Like a doll, like a puppet with no will at all
And somebody told me how to talk, how to walk, how to fall

Can't complain, I've got no-one but myself to blame
Something's happening I can't control, lost my hold, is it safe?

I'm a marionette, just a marionette, pull the string
I'm a marionette, everybody's pet, just as long as I sing
I'm a marionette, see my pirouette, round and round
I'm a marionette, I'm a marionette, just a silly old clown

"Look this way, just a little smile," is what they say
"You look better on the photograph if you laugh, that's okay"

I'm a marionette, just a marionette, pull the string
I'm a marionette, everybody's pet, just as long as I sing
I'm a marionette, see my pirouette, round and round
I'm a marionette, I'm a marionette, just a silly old clown

"You're so free," that's what everybody's telling me
Yet I feel I'm like an outward-bound, pushed around, refugee

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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

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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Song Info
"I'm a Marionette" is a song by Swedish pop sensation, ABBA, released in 1977.
Album Details
The song is a part of the group's fifth studio album, "The Album."
Songwriters
The song was written by the iconic duo Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the male members of ABBA.
Theme
The lyrics of "I'm a Marionette" act interestingly as a metaphor, and the marionette could be interpreted as a performer being controlled by an audience or an oppressive system.
Performance
The song gained popularity through ABBA’s performances as a part of a mini-musical known as "The Girl with the Golden Hair," performed during their 1977 tour.
Background Vocals
Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Agnetha Fältskog, the female members of ABBA, are responsible for the captivating background vocals in "I'm a Marionette."
Ghost Cover
The Swedish rock band Ghost released a cover of "I'm a Marionette" on their 2013 covers EP, "If You Have Ghost."
Consecutive Listen
"I'm a Marionette" is often heard following its predecessor in the album, "Thank You for the Music," because of the seamless transition between the two, which makes them sound like a single track.
Music Video
Despite the popularity of ABBA’s music videos, "I'm a Marionette" does not have an official music video.
Single Release
In some countries, "I'm a Marionette" was released as the B-side to the single "Take a Chance on Me."
Pop Culture
The song has been used in multiple popular culture references, including in the Netflix series, "The Crown," during a scene featuring a young Princess Diana.
Musically
"I'm a Marionette" showcases ABBA's musical experimentation and departure from their typical pop sound, as it contains more theatrical and complex arrangements.
Vocals
Agnetha Fältskog performs the lead vocals in this song, demonstrating her wide vocal range and emotive capabilities.
Song Length
Running for approximately 4 minutes and 5 seconds, "I'm a Marionette" is a moderately lengthy song compared to typical pop songs in the 1970s.

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