Bang-A-Boomerang
ABBA
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Making somebody happy is a question of give and take You can learn how to show it so come on, give yourself a break Every smile and every little touch Don't you know that they mean so much Sweet sweet kisses so tender Always will return to sender Like a bang, a boom-a-boomerang Dumb-be-dumb-dumb be-dumb-be-dumb-dumb Oh bang, a boom-a-boomerang Love is a tune you hum-de-hum-hum By giving away, I think you'll learn You'll get love in return So bang, a boom-a-boomerang is love A boom-a-boomerang is love Love is always around and you can look for it anywhere When you feel that you've found it my advice is to take good care Never use it as a selfish tool Never ever be such a fool Every feeling you're showing Is a boomerang you're throwing Yes a bang, a boom-a-boomerang Dumb-be-dumb-dumb be-dumb-be-dumb-dumb Oh bang, a boom-a-boomerang Love is a tune you hum-de-hum-hum By giving away, I think you'll learn You'll get love in return So bang, a boom-a-boomerang is love And if you're warm and tender I'll kiss you, return to sender Please surrender Bang, a boom-a-boomerang Dumb-be-dumb-dumb be-dumb-be-dumb-dumb Oh bang, a boom-a-boomerang is love A boom-a-boomerang is love
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Written by: STIG ANDERSON, 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 Origin"Bang-A-Boomerang" is a song by the Swedish pop group ABBA, first released in 1975.
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AlbumIt initially appeared on the band's third album, "ABBA" which was released in 1975.
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GenreAs a pop song, "Bang-A-Boomerang" showcases ABBA's iconic dance-pop style, combining catchy melodies with a strong rhythm.
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SongwritersThis song was written and produced by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the two male members of ABBA.
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Lyrics"Bang-A-Boomerang" was co-written by Stig Anderson, who also co-wrote the lyrics to many of ABBA's biggest hits, including "Mamma Mia" and "Dancing Queen".
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ConceptThe song's title comes from the boomerang, an Australian throwing weapon that returns to the thrower. It is used metaphorically to express the idea that "love is a tune you hum-de-hum-hum," or that what you give out in love, you'll get back.
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Original ReleaseAlthough this track appears on ABBA's 1975 album, it was not initially released as a single in most countries.
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Sweden ReleaseIn Sweden, however, "Bang-A-Boomerang" was released as a single in 1975, but didn't top the chart.
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Australia ReleaseThe song got special attention in Australia, where it became well known, even though it was never officially released as a single. This was likely due to the reference to the boomerang, an icon of Australian culture.
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Cover VersionIn 1975, an English version of "Bang-A-Boomerang" was covered by Svenne & Lotta, whose version reached the top five in both Sweden and Norway.
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Music VideoA music video for "Bang-A-Boomerang" was produced by Lasse Hallström, who directed many of ABBA's videos.
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Live PerformancesEven though "Bang-A-Boomerang" was never a big hit for ABBA, it has been performed live on several occasions, including during their 1975 tour of Australia and New Zealand.
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