About the song
Let me introduce you to the heartfelt and reflective ballad “Happy New Year” by ABBA, a song that captures the essence of hope and renewal as we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new.
Written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, “Happy New Year” was released by ABBA in 1980 as part of their album “Super Trouper.” From its poignant lyrics to its melodic arrangement, this timeless track resonates deeply with listeners, especially during the festive season.
Upon its release, “Happy New Year” achieved significant success on the music charts, reaching high positions in numerous countries, including the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Norway. Its popularity during the holiday season solidified its status as a classic New Year’s anthem.
The song’s introspective lyrics, which reflect on the passing of time and the promise of new beginnings, struck a chord with audiences and earned widespread acclaim. Its enduring popularity has seen it become a staple in New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world, with its message of hope and optimism resonating with people of all ages.
“Happy New Year” not only achieved commercial success but also earned critical acclaim. It showcased ABBA’s ability to create emotive and thought-provoking songs that capture the essence of the human experience.
Decades after its release, “Happy New Year” continues to evoke feelings of nostalgia and anticipation as we embark on a new year full of possibilities. So, whether you’re celebrating with loved ones or reflecting on the year gone by, let the timeless melodies of ABBA’s “Happy New Year” accompany you on your journey into the future.
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Lyrics
No more champagne and the fireworks are through.
Here we are me and you, feeling lost and feeling blue.
It’s the end of the party and the morning seems so grey, so unlike yesterday.
Now’s time for us to say:
Ref.
Happy new year! happy new year!
May we all have a vision, now and then,
of the world where ev’ry neighbor is friend.
Happy new year! happy new year!
May we all have our hopes our wills to try
if we don’t we might as well lay down die. You and I…
Sometimes I see how the brave new world arrives.
And I see how it thrives in the ashes of our lives.
Oh, yes man is fool and he think he be okay,
dragging on feet of clay, never knowing he’s astray
( Keep on going any way )
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Seems to me now that the dreams we had before
are all dead nothing more than confetti on the floor.
It’s the end of the decade, in another ten year times
who can say what we’ll find,
that lies waiting down the lines ( in the end of eighty-nine )
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