Voulez-Vous

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About Voulez-Vous

"Voulez-Vous" (pronounced [vule vu]; French for "Do you want?") is a 1979 song by the Swedish group ABBA, written and composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad shared the lead vocals. The song is the second track on the group's 1979 album of the same name. In the UK and Ireland, "Voulez-Vous" was released as a double A-side, though nearly everywhere else, "Voulez-Vous" was a single A-side. The song also features on the album Gold: Greatest Hits, first as a 4:21 edited version when the compilation was first released in 1992 and then in its full 5:09 version from 1999 onwards. "Angeleyes" is featured on the More Gold: More Hits compilation. "Voulez-Vous" was re-released as a single in 1992 to promote Gold: Greatest Hits. "Voulez-Vous" is also the only ABBA song to have been officially released as an extended dance remix — albeit only as a promo. The 6:07 version of the track, released as a double A-side 12" single by Atlantic Records in the United States in 1979, was included as a bonus track on the 2001 compilation The Definitive Collection. 


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People everywhere
A sense of expectation hanging in the air
Giving out a spark
Across the room your eyes are glowing in the dark
And here we go again, we know the start, we know the end
Masters of the scene
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
You know what I mean

Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Now it's all we get (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
La question c'est voulez-vous
Voulez-vous

I know what you think
The girl means business so I'll offer her a drink
Looking mighty proud
I see you leave your table, pushing through the crowd
I'm really glad you came, you know the rules, you know the game
Master of the scene
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
You know what I mean

Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Now it's all we get (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
La question c'est voulez-vous

And here we go again, we know the start, we know the end
Masters of the scene
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
You know what I mean

Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Now it's all we get (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
La question c'est voulez-vous
Voulez-vous

Voulez-vous (ah-ha ah-ha, ah-ha)
Voulez-vous (ah-ha ah-ha, ah-ha)
Voulez-vous (ah-ha ah-ha, ah-ha)
Voulez-vous (ah-ha ah-ha, ah-ha)
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Now it's all we get (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
I can still say voulez-vous

Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Now it's all we get (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
I can still say voulez-vous

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ABBA

ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972, comprising Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. ABBA is an acronym of the first letters of the band members' first names and is sometimes stylized as the registered trademark ᗅᗺᗷᗅ. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of pop music, topping the charts worldwide from 1972 to 1982. They are also known for winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, giving Sweden its first victory in the history of the contest and being the most successful group ever to take part in the contest. more »

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Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus

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12 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Voulez-Vous" was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the male members of ABBA. The title phrase is French, meaning "Do you want?"
Album Release
The track came from their album also titled "Voulez-Vous," which was released in 1979.
Song Style
With the influence of disco music genre climbing high in the late 70s, "Voulez-Vous" showed a strong disco flavor, marking a departure from ABBA's typical pop sound.
Unique Recording
The recording of the track took place during a live performance at a concert in Miami's Criteria Studios, which was rare for the band as they usually recorded in a studio.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single in their home country Sweden, "Voulez-Vous" reached No.1 in Belgium, and top 3 in Austria, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the UK.
Song Length
The full-length studio version of the song is 5 minutes 11 seconds long.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song touches upon themes of desire and the negotiation of attraction between two individuals.
Inclusion in Musicals
"Voulez-Vous" has been included in the hit musical and movie "Mamma Mia!" which features various songs from ABBA.
Video Performance
Unlike many of ABBA’s promotional videos, the video for "Voulez-Vous" was filmed during a live concert in Stockholm, Sweden.
Critic and Public Reception
While the song was overall well-received, some critics described it as ABBA's attempt to keep up with the evolving music industry and popular disco trend.
Notable Covers
"Voulez-Vous" had numerous cover versions and has been performed by several artists including A-Teens and Erasure.
Remarkable Accolade
"Voulez-Vous" was later included in the "Gold: Greatest Hits" compilation, making it one of ABBA's most enduring and popular songs.

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