I'm a Marionette
ABBA
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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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Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Song Info"I'm a Marionette" is a song by Swedish pop sensation, ABBA, released in 1977.
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Album DetailsThe song is a part of the group's fifth studio album, "The Album."
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SongwritersThe song was written by the iconic duo Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the male members of ABBA.
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ThemeThe 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.
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PerformanceThe 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.
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Background VocalsAnni-Frid Lyngstad and Agnetha Fältskog, the female members of ABBA, are responsible for the captivating background vocals in "I'm a Marionette."
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Ghost CoverThe Swedish rock band Ghost released a cover of "I'm a Marionette" on their 2013 covers EP, "If You Have Ghost."
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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.
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Music VideoDespite the popularity of ABBA’s music videos, "I'm a Marionette" does not have an official music video.
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Single ReleaseIn some countries, "I'm a Marionette" was released as the B-side to the single "Take a Chance on Me."
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Pop CultureThe song has been used in multiple popular culture references, including in the Netflix series, "The Crown," during a scene featuring a young Princess Diana.
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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.
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VocalsAgnetha Fältskog performs the lead vocals in this song, demonstrating her wide vocal range and emotive capabilities.
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Song LengthRunning 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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