Under Attack
ABBA
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Don't know how to take it, don't know where to go My resistance's running low And everyday the hold is getting tighter and it troubles me so You know that I'm nobody's fool I'm nobody's fool and yet it's clear to me I don't have a strategy It's just like taking candy from a baby And I think I must be Under attack, I'm being taken About to crack, defenses breaking Won't somebody see and save a heart? Come and rescue me now 'cause I'm falling apart Under attack, I'm taking cover He saw my track, my chasing lover Thinking nothing's gonna stop him now Should I want to, I'm not sure, I won't know how Now this is getting crazy, I should tell him so Really let my anger show 'Cause waiting at the answer to his questions is a definite blow I'm kind of certain that's the truth Guess I'm kind of flattered but I'm scared as well Something like a magic spell I hardly dare to think of what could happen Where I'd be if I fell Under attack, I'm being taken About to crack, defenses breaking Won't somebody see and save a heart? Come and rescue me now 'cause I'm falling apart Under attack, I'm taking cover He saw my track, my chasing lover Thinking nothing's gonna stop him now Should I want to, I'm not sure, I won't know how Under attack, I'm being taken About to crack, defenses breaking Won't somebody see and save a heart? Come and rescue me now 'cause I'm falling apart Under attack, I'm taking cover He saw my track, my chasing lover Thinking nothing's gonna stop him now Should I want to, I'm not sure, I won't know how Under attack, I'm being taken About to crack, defenses breaking Won't somebody see and save a heart? Come and rescue me now 'cause I'm falling apart
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Written by: BENNY GORAN BROR ANDERSSON, BJOERN K. ULVAEUS
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19 facts about this song
Artistic Background"Under Attack" is one of the last songs recorded by Swedish pop group, ABBA. The song was recorded in 1982, only a few months before the band decided to take a break – which eventually became a permanent disbandment.
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Recording and Production ProcessThe song was recorded in Polar Studios, Stockholm, along with other tracks from their final recording sessions. Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, two of the quartet’s members, wrote the song.
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Chart PerformanceDespite ABBA’s global popularity, "Under Attack" was less commercially successful than their previous releases. In the UK Singles Chart, it reached no. 26, making it the lowest charting single since "Ring Ring" in 1973.
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Release and Promotion"Under Attack" was released as the lead single from ABBA’s final album "The Singles: The First Ten Years" in November 1982. This greatest hits compilation album was intended to celebrate ABBA’s first decade as a recording group.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Under Attack" was directed by long-time collaborator Lasse Hallström. It featured the band performing in a warehouse with a large spotlight illuminating them. The video started with scenes of the band members looking anxious and upset, echoing the lyrics about being under attack.
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GenreMusically, "Under Attack" is a pop song with disco influences. Its energetic sound reflects ABBA’s distinctive pop-dance style.
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LyricsLyrically, the song describes a person who's feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable as they're besieged by the torments of love.
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Covers and UsesAlthough not one of ABBA's signature hits, "Under Attack" has appeared in various ABBA-themed productions like the 2008 film version of Mamma Mia!, where the song was used as part of the extra features on the DVD release.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its underperformance in the charts, the song has been appreciated by critics for its catchy melody and its vibrant energy; it was typical ABBA: well-produced, well-sung and danceable.
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Release Date"Under Attack" was released as a single by ABBA on November 22, 1982. It was one of the last singles the band would release.
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Album AppearanceInterestingly, although it was issued as a single, "Under Attack" never appeared on any of ABBA's original studio albums. However, it did appear on ABBA's final compilation album, 'Thank You for the Music,' that was released in 1982.
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Writer & Producer CreditsThe song was written and produced by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, two of ABBA's members. It was the duo who were also responsible for most of the band's hit songs.
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Chart PerformanceDespite ABBA's massive global success during their active years, "Under Attack" did not perform as well on the music charts. The song peaked at number 26 in the UK Chart- making it their third lowest charting single in the country.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Under Attack" features the band members in a museum at night, being pursued by various mannequins. It was shot in the Marabou Park Museum in Sundbyberg, Sweden.
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Notable CoverThe song was later covered by the cast of Mamma Mia!, the musical based on ABBA's hits, and it was featured in the show's soundtrack.
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Potential Album TrackHad ABBA not disbanded shortly after its release, "Under Attack" would likely have been included on the band's ninth studio album. Instead, its place in ABBA's history is as one of the final singles they released.
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General ReceptionNowadays, "Under Attack" is generally viewed positively by ABBA fans and music critics alike. Despite its initially lukewarm reception, many fans appreciate its upbeat tempo and catchy choruses characteristic of ABBA's style.
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Concluding SinglesAlong with "The Day Before You Came," "Under Attack" is often thought of as marking the end of ABBA's incredible run of hit singles. Their split was announced in 1983, just a few months after the single's release.
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Lyrics MeaningThis song is often interpreted as a depiction of a person's struggle when they are under emotional 'attack.' It could reference the personal upheavals ABBA's members were experiencing at the time due to their divorces and the band's impending break-up.
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