My Love, My Life
ABBA
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I've seen it on your face Tells me more than any worn out old phrase So now we'll go separate ways Never again we two Never again, nothing I can do Like an image passing by, my love, my life In the mirror of your eyes, my love, my life I can see it all so clearly Answer me sincerely Was it a dream, a lie Like reflections of your mind, my love, my life Are the words you try to find, my love, my life But I know I don't posses you So go away, God bless you You are still my love and my life Still my one and only I've watched you look away Tell me is it really so hard to say Oh, this has been my longest day Sitting here close to you Knowing that maybe tonight we're trough Like an image passing by, my love, my life In the mirror of your eyes, my love, my life I can see it all so clearly Answer me sincerely Was it a dream, a lie Like reflections of your mind, my love, my life Are the words you try to find, my love, my life But I know I don't posses you So go away, God bless you You are still my love and my life Yes, I know I don't posses you So go away, God bless you You are still my love and my life Still my one and only
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Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K Ulvaeus, Stig Erik Leopold Anderson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Album Origin"My Love, My Life" is a ballad song featured in ABBA's third studio album, "Arrival," which was released in 1976.
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SongwritersThe creative minds behind "My Love, My Life" are Benny Andersson, Stig Anderson, and Bjorn Ulvaeus - the regular songwriters for ABBA.
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Lead VocalsThis song was uniquely characterized by the heart-warming lead vocals of Agnetha Fältskog.
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Single ReleaseThough the song was popular among ABBA fans, it was never released as a single.
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Mamma Mia Influence"My Love, My Life" was featured in the sequel to the musical film "Mamma Mia!," called "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again." In the 2018 movie, this song is performed by Amanda Seyfried (Sophie) and Meryl Streep (Donna)
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Lyrics ThemeThe original lyrics of the song reveal a poignant and sad theme of a woman who is coming to terms with the end of a cherished love.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being a single, "My Love, My Life" reached #40 on the charts in Australia after the release of "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again."
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Music VideoThere is no official music video for the song, but its performance in "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" serves as a de facto music video presentation of the song.
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Cover VersionsThe song's popularity has led to several covers by artists such as "Steps," a British pop group that included it in their 2021 album, "What the Future Holds Pt. 2."
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Live PerformancesWhile ABBA didn't perform "My Love, My Life" often during their active years, the song has been featured during live performances related to the Mamma Mia! franchise.
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Song RevivalThe track gained renewed interest and popularity in the 21st century, particularly because of the Mamma Mia! musicals and films that contributed to a revival of ABBA's music.
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Iconic/Greatest Hits AlbumThough it was never released as a single, "My Love, My Life," due to its significance, was included in "ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits", a compilation album that was released in 1992.
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