Here’s An ABBA Song For Every One Of Your Moods
At the height of their fame there was no stopping the Swedish machine that was ABBA. Everyone knew their music or were at least aware. They were constantly storming through the charts and it seemed every song they released became a hit overnight. Even in 2019 they still have a loyal fan base and countless tribute acts. It seems they have a song for whatever moods you find yourself to be in.
Lay All Your Love on Me
Now we all have moments where the green-eyed monster can hit us. This melodramatic number shows us just that. Singing to their lover stating ‘lay all your love on me’ highlights the way that love makes even the sanest woman act crazy. This song reveals what it’s like to be a young couple going through first love where everyone else is seen “as a potential threat’. Therefore, if you feel jealousy brewing within you, don’t act on it, instead, blast Lay All Your Love On Me at full volume. That way you will be able to have an emotional release without a backlash.
SOS
SOS is a song to listen to if you are newly single. Full of longing and sadness this is a song for those who want to stew in their emotions for a while. SOS was a song that improved Abba’s fortunes when it was released in 1975. The backing track juxtaposes the lyrics of the song. Making it come across as somewhat upbeat. However, when listening to the lyrics you can see that it comes from a place of sorrow.
Mamma Mia
Feeling lovesick? Need something to cheer you up then try this tongue and cheek number. The upbeat tempo makes it hard to stop your legs from dancing. A ballad all about past mistakes and taking the man you love back because there is ‘a fire within your soul’. Instead, let the words wash over you and dance all of your negative energy out.
Take a Chance on Me
New to the dating scene and feeling hopeful about finding Mr. Right, this is the ABBA song for you. This is a song that celebrates knowing what you want. If you know that the guy, you have a crush on is the one for you then play this subtly around him. He’ll soon get the message. “Honey I’m still free, take a chance on me” is quite straightforward in its meaning.
Gimme, Gimme A Man After Midnight
Are you feeling sexy? Then you deserve a man after midnight. This ballad will make you feel like you can take on the world. If you are away to go out for a night of flirting, then this is the song to get you in the mood. This is a song about fully embracing your youth. She wants a man to ‘take her through the darkness to the break of day’ and if you want to stay out all night then this will definitely give you the energy to do so.
Money, Money, Money
Needing to feel productive listen to Money Money Money. It may seem like its about a woman moaning about her latest predicament but its actually about independence. If you need to feel like a badass bitch, then this is the one to listen to. Not only is the track super catchy but it will make you think about what you need to do to succeed. The song highlights the pay gap through the lyric ‘money money money/ must be funny/ in a rich man’s world. Which makes women want to correct this injustice.
Honey, Honey
Feeling happy and carefree then this cheerful record is one to lift your spirits even more. All about first flirtations with a new lover, it’s sure to leave you feeling as giddy as a schoolgirl. “I heard about you before’ highlights how important the first impression is as they are clearly interested in getting to know more about you. As we all know the first stage of falling in love is full of unknowns which can be fun and exciting. So this up-tempo number will definitely put a spring in your step.
