Knowing Me, Knowing You
ABBA
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No more carefree laughter Silence ever after Walking through an empty house Tears in my eyes This is where the story ends This is goodbye Knowing me, knowing you (a-ha) There is nothing we can do Knowing me, knowing you (a-ha) We just have to face it This time we're through Breaking up is never easy, I know But I have to go Knowing me, knowing you It's the best I can do Memories (memories), good days (good days), bad days (bad days) They'll be (they'll be) with me (with me) always (always) In these old familiar rooms Children would play Now there's only emptiness Nothing to say Knowing me, knowing you (a-ha) There is nothing we can do Knowing me, knowing you (a-ha) We just have to face it This time we're through Breaking up is never easy, I know But I have to go Knowing me, knowing you It's the best I can do Knowing me, knowing you (a-ha) There is nothing we can do Knowing me, knowing you (a-ha) We just have to face it This time we're through Breaking up is never easy, I know But I have to go Knowing me, knowing you It's the best I can do
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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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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Knowing Me, Knowing You" is a hit single by Swedish band ABBA. It was included in their album "Arrival" and also featured as the A-side of their single released in 1977.
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Inspired LyricsThe song is about the end of a relationship, which shows a more serious and melancholy side of ABBA, compared to their earlier upbeat tracks.
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Track Success"Knowing Me, Knowing You" has been one of ABBA's most successful tracks. It reached number one in the UK and was also in the top 10 in many other countries.
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Unique VideoThe video for the song is considered unique and significant. It was the first time director Lasse Hallström used cinematic techniques, including facial close-ups and wide-angle shots.
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Musical FeaturesThe song is marked by a dramatic musical arrangement. It includes the use of a choir-like backing vocals, a notable guitar riff, and layered instrumentation.
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RecognitionIn 1995, "Knowing Me, Knowing You" received an ASCAP London award for being among the most performed songs in the ASCAP register.
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Live PerformancesABBA performed "Knowing Me, Knowing You" during their 1979 tour. It was one of the few ABBA songs to have been performed live before it was released on an album.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by a number of artists across different genres, including Richard Clayderman, B*Witched, Alan Partridge, and others.
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Featured in Musical"Knowing Me, Knowing You" is also part of the international hit musical "Mamma Mia!".
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Critical ReceptionThe song generally received positive reviews from critics. In a BBC poll, it was voted the 6th best ABBA song ever.
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