I Let the Music Speak
ABBA
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I'm hearing images, I'm seeing songs No poet has ever painted Voices call out to me, straight to my heart So strange, yet we're so well acquainted I let the music speak with no restrains I let my feelings take over Carry my soul away, into the world Where beauty meets the darkness of the day Where my mind is like an open window Where the high and healing winds blow From my shallow sleep the sounds awake me I let them take me Let it be a joke, let it be a smile Let it be a farce, if it makes me laugh for a little while Let it be a tear, let it be a sigh Coming from a heart, speaking to a heart, let it be a cry Some streets are emptiness, dry leaves of autumn Rustling down an old alley And in the dead of night, I find myself a blind man In some ancient valley I let the music speak, leading me gently Urging me like a lover Leading me all the way, into a place Where beauty will defeat the darkest day Where I'm one with every grand illusion No disturbance, no intrusion Where I let the wistful sounds seduce me I let them use me Let it be a joke, let it be a smile Let it be a farce, if it makes me laugh for a little while Let it be a tear, let it be a sigh Coming from a heart, speaking to a heart, let it be a cry Let it be a tear, let it be a sigh Coming from a heart, speaking to a heart, let it be a cry Let it be the joy of each new sunrise Or the moment when a day dies I surrender without reservation No explanation, no questions why I take it to me and let it flow through me Yes, I let the music speak I let the music speak
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Written by: BENNY GORAN BROR ANDERSSON, BJOERN K. ULVAEUS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"I Let the Music Speak" was composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, two members of the Swedish pop group ABBA.
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Album InformationThis song is one of the tracks from ABBA's eighth and final studio album, "The Visitors," which was released in 1981.
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Personal TouchIt's regarded as one of ABBA's more personal tracks, where lyrics reflect on the creative process of the songwriters and their ability to let the music 'speak'.
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Unique Style"I Let the Music Speak" showcases ABBA's departure from their signature pop sound. The song is theatrical in nature, often compared to a Broadway show tune.
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Contemplative LyricsThe lyrics for "I Let the Music Speak" are about finding inspiration in music and letting it express feelings that words often fail to convey.
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Musical Theatre InfluenceABBA's Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' interest in musical theatre is clearly evident in the song. The duo later went on to write several successful musicals, including "Chess" and "Mamma Mia!"
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Legacy and TributeIn 2004, the song was covered by Barbara Dickson for her album "Nothing's Gonna Change My World." Her cover pays tribute to ABBA's music and their influence on pop culture.
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No Official Music VideoUnlike many of ABBA's popular songs, there is no official music video for "I Let the Music Speak".
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Not a Single"I Let the Music Speak" was never released as a single. It remains one of the lesser-known songs in ABBA's discography among mainstream audiences.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough it wasn't as commercially successful as some of ABBA's other songs, "I Let the Music Speak" has remained a strong favourite among critics and fans alike for its depth and maturity.
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