When I Kissed the Teacher
ABBA
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Everybody screamed when I kissed the teacher And they must have thought they dreamed when I kissed the teacher All my friends at school They had never seen the teacher blush, he looked like a fool Nearly petrified 'cause he was taken by surprise When I kissed the teacher Couldn't quite believe his eyes, when I kissed the teacher My whole class went wild As I held my breath, the world stood still, but then he just smiled I was in the seventh heaven when I kissed the teacher One of these days Gonna tell him I dream of him every night One of these days Gonna show him I care, gonna teach him a lesson alright I was in a trance when I kissed the teacher Suddenly I took the chance when I kissed the teacher Leaning over me, he was trying to explain the laws of geometry And I couldn't help it, I just had to kiss the teacher One of these days Gonna tell him I dream of him every night One of these days Gonna show him I care, gonna teach him a lesson alright What a crazy day, when I kissed the teacher All my sense had flown away when I kissed the teacher My whole class went wild As I held my breath, the world stood still, but then he just smiled I was in the seventh heaven when I kissed the teacher (I want to hug, hug, hug him) When I kissed the teacher (I want to hug, hug him) When I kissed the teacher (I want to hug, hug, hug him) When I kissed the teacher (I want to hug, hug him) When I kissed the teacher (I want to hug, hug, hug him)
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Written by: Benny Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"When I Kissed the Teacher" was released in 1976 as part of the album "Arrival" – a fourth studio album by the popular band, ABBA.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, member of the Swedish group ABBA.
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Unique ThemeUnlike typical love songs, "When I Kissed the Teacher" features a unique theme of a student developing feelings for her teacher.
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Album Performance"Arrival", the album that features this song, was a massive worldwide success, reaching number one in several countries including ABBA's home Sweden, the UK, Australia, and Germany.
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Based on RealityAlthough it has been suggested that the song may be based on real-life experiences, none of the ABBA members have confirmed this claim.
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Unexpected Opening TrackThis song, despite not being as popular as other hits on the same album, was the opening track of "Arrival", showing the band's confidence in its uniqueness and appeal.
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Simplified LyricsThe lyrics of the song are quite straightforward with no hidden meanings, contrary to the usual cryptic lyrics present in most ABBA songs.
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The Movie VersionThe song was also included in the soundtrack of the movie "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" (2018). The film version was a notable departure from the original's sentimentality, turning it into a celebratory, graduation song.
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Popularity in 2018After its inclusion in the sequel of Mamma Mia, "When I Kissed the Teacher" gained renewed popularity and relevance among a younger audience.
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Lead VocalsUnlike most ABBA songs which feature Agnetha Fältskog and Frida Lyngstad on lead vocals, Bjorn Ulvaeus leads the singing for "When I Kissed the Teacher".
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Cover Versions"When I Kissed the Teacher" has been covered by several artists, demonstrating its continued relevance and enduring charm. It has, for instance, been covered by the band The Czars for their album "Sorry I Made You Cry" (2006).
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No Single ReleaseDespite its popularity, the song was never released as a single. It is available only inside the ABBA's "Arrival" LP.
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