Disillusion
ABBA Lyrics
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I can see your face in all of my dreams
Smiling, laughing from the shadows
When I hear your voice, I know what it means
I know it doesn't matter just how hard I try
You're all the reason for my life
Disillusion, disillusion's all you left for me
How can I forget you when my world is breaking down
You're all I had, you're all I want
Disillusion, disillusions, now that's all I have
Wishing, hoping, chasing shadows
Did I see your face somewhere in the crowd
Thinking, wondering what you're doing
I can't stop myself from crying out loud
They say my wound will heal and only leave a scar
But then, they never shared our love
Disillusion, disillusion's all you left for me
How can I forget you when my world is breaking down
You're all I had, you're all I want
Disillusion, disillusions, now that's all I have
Disillusion, disillusions, now that's all I have
The song "Disillusion" by ABBA is a poignant, yet sad song about a failed relationship. It talks about how the singer, despite their best attempts to move on, is unable to forget the person who has left them. The song talks about how the singer sees their ex-partner everywhere they go, hear their voice, and are reminded of them in every dream that they have. The singer is struggling to cope with their pain, unable to stop themselves from hoping and wishing for the person to come back to them.
The chorus, "Disillusion, disillusion's all you left for me" describes how the singer is left with disappointment and heartbreak from their failed relationship. They are unable to forget the person who has caused them so much pain, and they feel like their only option is to remain disillusioned with love. The lines, "You're all I had, you're all I want" further emphasize how the singer feels completely lost without their partner, and they are unable to move on without them.
Line by Line Meaning
Changing, moving in a circle
I feel like I'm going round in circles, never making any progress in my life.
I can see your face in all of my dreams
You're constantly on my mind, even when I'm asleep.
Smiling, laughing from the shadows
Even though you're not physically here with me, I can sense your presence everywhere I go.
When I hear your voice, I know what it means
Your voice still holds a lot of emotional weight for me, and I can't help but react strongly to it.
I know it doesn't matter just how hard I try
No matter what I do, I can't seem to shake the feelings I have for you.
You're all the reason for my life
I feel like my entire sense of purpose revolves around you, and nothing else matters as much.
Disillusion, disillusion's all you left for me
You shattered my illusions of what love could be, and now all I can feel is disappointment and regret.
How can I forget you when my world is breaking down
I can't move on from you when my life feels like it's falling apart at the seams.
You're all I had, you're all I want
Despite everything, I still only desire to be with you, and no one else can measure up.
Disillusion, disillusions, now that's all I have
I'm stuck in this headspace of questioning everything and accepting that things don't always go the way we want them to.
Wishing, hoping, chasing shadows
I'm trying to hold onto something that's already gone, and I'm only left with wisps of a memory.
Did I see your face somewhere in the crowd
Every time I see someone who even remotely resembles you, my mind jumps to the possibility of it being you.
Thinking, wondering what you're doing
I can't help but wonder what your life has become since we parted ways.
I can't stop myself from crying out loud
The pain I feel is so intense that I can't even hide it from the world anymore.
They say my wound will heal and only leave a scar
People keep telling me that things will get better with time, but I don't know if I believe them.
But then, they never shared our love
No one truly understands the depth of our connection, and it feels like I'm alone in this experience.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AGNETHA FALTSKOG, BJORN ULVAEUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andrés Arrieta C
Lyric
Changing, moving in a circle
I can see your face in all of my dreams
Smiling, laughing from the shadows
When I hear your voice, I know what it means
I know it doesn't matter just how hard I try
You're all the reason for my life
Disillusion, disillusion's all you left for me
How can I forget you when my world is breaking down
You're all I had, you're all I want
Disillusion, disillusions, now that's all I have
Wishing, hoping, chasing shadows
Did I see your face somewhere in the crowd
Thinking, wondering what you're doing
I can't stop myself from crying out loud
They say my wound will heal and only leave a scar
But then, they never shared our love
Disillusion, disillusion's all you left for me
How can I forget you when my world is breaking down
You're all I had, you're all I want
Disillusion, disillusions, now that's all I have
Disillusion, disillusions, now that's all I have
Елена Гуленко
ABBA - Disillusion - перевод песни
Меняясь, двигаясь по кругу
Я вижу твое лицо во всех своих снах
Улыбающимся, смеющимся из тени
Когда слышу твой голос, я понимаю, что это значит
Я знаю, что как сильно я бы не старалась
Ты- весь смысл моей жизни
Разочарование, разочарование, это всё, что ты мне оставил
Как я могу тебя забыть, когда мой мир распадается
Ты- всё, что у меня было, ты- всё, что я хочу
Теперь у меня осталось одно разочарование, разочарование
Мечтая, надеясь, гоняясь за тенями
Увидела ли я твоё лицо где-то в толпе
Думая, гадая, что ты сейчас делаешь
Я не могу остановить своих слёз
Говорят, что моя рана заживёт и останется только шрам
Но они никогда не были частью нашей любви
Разочарование, разочарование, это всё, что ты мне оставил
Как я могу тебя забыть, когда мой мир распадается
Ты- всё, что у меня было, ты- всё, что я хочу
Теперь у меня осталось одно разочарование, разочарование
Теперь у меня осталось одно разочарование, разочарование
Alberto G
One of the few songs from ABBA that gives Agnetha songwriting credits. Absolutely stunning on her part.
Cyrus ꪜ
Actually this is the only song agnetha has songwriting credits
Kandelise Kandle
@Cyrus ꪜEr, yeah, because guess what? She co wrote the song. Duh!
William Overly
Agnetha's voice is truly lovely in this song. She is very talented.
Hajnalka Kun
Agnetha is very talented?U dont say so.She compose ,write and sing at 6 years old.How many talented ones u find in the last century,doing the same?
Cyrus ꪜ
@Hajnalka Kun not 6, it is 5
GeoffC
What an absolutely beautiful voice - range, emotion, joy, fragility. Incredible that this has not been recognized as a classic. .
Hajnalka Kun
She is recognized believe me.The history of music will do it.
Sue Alder
Agnetha wrote this for her solo album in Swedish. She wrote many great songs!
David Miller
The Swedish version is just a beautiful