Voulez-Vous
ABBA
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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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Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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?"
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Album ReleaseThe track came from their album also titled "Voulez-Vous," which was released in 1979.
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Song StyleWith 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.
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Unique RecordingThe 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.
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Chart PerformanceDespite 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.
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Song LengthThe full-length studio version of the song is 5 minutes 11 seconds long.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song touches upon themes of desire and the negotiation of attraction between two individuals.
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Inclusion in Musicals"Voulez-Vous" has been included in the hit musical and movie "Mamma Mia!" which features various songs from ABBA.
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Video PerformanceUnlike many of ABBA’s promotional videos, the video for "Voulez-Vous" was filmed during a live concert in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Critic and Public ReceptionWhile 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.
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Notable Covers"Voulez-Vous" had numerous cover versions and has been performed by several artists including A-Teens and Erasure.
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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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