Hole in Your Soul
ABBA Lyrics
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Sometimes life is a burden, weighed down in your shoes
When it's bad, worse, worst
(And when you're feeling so bad)
And you think you're cursed
(And you've got it sad)
Well, if there's one thing for the better that can turn you loose
To fill the hole in your soul
There's gotta be rock'n roll
To fill the hole in your soul
My friend Sam is a chauffeur, Annie goes to school
Jerry works at the office, Sue lies by the pool
But on all weekends
(Together again)
When I meet my friends
(I'm gonna see them now)
And we're lookin' round for the action we sure play it cool
It's gotta be rock'n roll
To fill the hole in your soul
There's gotta be rock'n roll
To fill the hole in your soul
You paint your world and use all colors
And then you find it all comes out too bright
You know it's only a lie
The songs you sing are too romantic
And when you want the truth
They only spit in your eye
Oh yeah, they're only telling you lies
Oh yeah, there's gotta be rock'n roll
To fill the hole in your soul
You feel bad, let me tell you, we all get the blues
Sometimes life is a burden, weighed down in your shoes
When it's bad, worse, worst
(You know you're feeling so bad)
And you think you're cursed
(And you've got it sad)
Well, if there's one thing for the better that can turn you loose
It's gotta be rock'n roll
To fill the hole in your soul
There's gotta be rock'n roll
To fill the hole in your soul
There's gotta be rock'n roll
To fill the hole in your soul
There's gotta be rock'n roll
To fill the hole in your soul
There's gotta be rock'n roll
To fill the hole in your soul
There's gotta be rock'n roll
To fill the hole in your soul
There's gotta be rock'n roll
To fill the hole in your soul
There's gotta be rock'n roll
To fill the hole in your soul
There's gotta be rock'n roll
To fill the hole in your soul
The lyrics of ABBA's "Hole in Your Soul" describe the power of rock and roll to lift the spirits of those who feel weighed down by life. The verses introduce different characters and their mundane lives, only to emphasize the transformative nature of rock and roll on the weekends when they let loose and play it cool. The chorus repeats the song's central message, that rock and roll can fill the hole in your soul and provide a release from the hardships of everyday life. The bridge speaks to the disappointment of searching for authenticity and truth in the songs we listen to, only to find them too romantic or filled with lies. ABBA's solution to this disillusionment is rock and roll, which they present as a remedy to the disillusionment and unsatisfactory account of life that is given in popular songs.
The song was originally released on ABBA's 1977 album "The Album." The song is distinguishable by its prominent rock and roll influence, and noticeable departure from the mainstream pop sound that the band was known for. It's said to have been inspired by guitarist Bjorn Ulvaeus' love for the Rolling Stones, and the title was reportedly suggested by a friend who said that ABBA's music had "no soul."
Line by Line Meaning
You feel bad, let me tell you, we all get the blues
Everyone experiences difficult times and emotions.
Sometimes life is a burden, weighed down in your shoes
Life can feel heavy and overwhelming.
When it's bad, worse, worst
During the hardest times.
(You know you're feeling so bad)
When you're feeling really down.
(And you've got it sad)
When you're feeling sad and hopeless.
Well, if there's one thing for the better that can turn you loose
But there is a way to feel better.
It's gotta be rock'n roll
Listening to rock music is the answer.
To fill the hole in your soul
Rock music brings joy and meaning to life.
My friend Sam is a chauffeur, Annie goes to school
We all have different paths in life.
Jerry works at the office, Sue lies by the pool
But we all need some fun and excitement.
But on all weekends
When the weekend finally arrives.
(Together again)
When friends can reunite.
(I'm gonna see them now)
And enjoy each other's company.
And we're lookin' round for the action we sure play it cool
Having fun and enjoying the company of friends.
You paint your world and use all colors
You try to make your life happy and colorful.
And then you find it all comes out too bright
But sometimes it doesn't work out as well as you hope.
You know it's only a lie
You realize that your attempts to be happy are not genuine.
The songs you sing are too romantic
You try to find happiness in unrealistic ways (like in love songs).
And when you want the truth
But when you try to find genuine happiness.
They only spit in your eye
You are met with disappointment and betrayal.
Oh yeah, they're only telling you lies
People are not always truthful about what brings happiness.
There's gotta be rock'n roll
Rock music can bring genuine joy and fulfillment.
To fill the hole in your soul
Rock music can make life worthwhile and enjoyable.
There's gotta be rock'n roll
We need music to bring meaning into our lives.
To fill the hole in your soul
Music can fill the emptiness we feel inside.
There's gotta be rock'n roll
Music (and rock in particular) is essential to a fulfilling life.
To fill the hole in your soul
It can bring us the joy and happiness we all want.
There's gotta be rock'n roll
We cannot live without music.
To fill the hole in your soul
It brings purpose and meaning to life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENNY GORAN BROR ANDERSSON, BJOERN K. ULVAEUS
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You feel bad, let me tell you, we all get the blues
Sometimes life is a burden, way down in your shoes
When it's bad, worse, worst
(And when you're feeling so bad)
And you think you're cursed
(And you've got it sad)
Well, if there's one thing for the better that can turn you loose
It's gotta be rock'n roll To fill the hole in your soul
There's gotta be rock'n roll To fill the hole in your soul
My friend Sam is a chauffeur, Annie goes to school
Jerry works at the office, Sue lies by the pool
But on all weekends
(Together again)
When I meet my friends
(I'm gonna see them now)
And we're lookin' 'round for the action we sure play it cool
You paint your world and use all colours
And then you find it all comes out too bright
You know it's only a lie
The songs you sing are too romantic
And when you want the truth
They only spit in your eye
Oh yeah, they're only tellin' you lies
Oh yeah, there's gotta be rock'n roll To fill the hole in your soul
You feel bad, let me tell you, we all get the blues
Sometimes life is a burden, way down in your shoes
When it's bad, worse, worst
(You know you're feeling so bad)
And you think you're cursed
(And you've got it sad)
Well, if there's one thing for the better that can turn you loose
@anderlundberg9297
ABBA LIVE At Wembley Arena In London 6 Consert`s in a Row on ABBA `s World Tour 1979 - 1980 - ABBA World Tour 1979-80 Live Record "ABBA LIVE at WEMBLEY LONDON 1979 " (On Youtube in HD Song`s like "Summer Night City " Does Yor Mother Know " Hole in Your Soul " Gimme Gimme Gimme " and many more )
- ABBA: The Tour, later also labelled ABBA in Concert and ABBA: North American and European Tour 1979, was the third and final concert tour by the Swedish pop group, ABBA. Primarily visiting North America, Europe and Asia during 1979–1980, the tour supported the group's sixth studio album, Voulez-Vous. The tour opened in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on September 13, 1979, and closed in Tokyo, Japan on March 27, 1980, having performed 52 shows in 40 cities across 13 countries. As it was the group's final tour before unofficially disbanding in late 1982, it included the largest catalogue of hit songs performed on a tour.
TOUR DATES Tour dates Date City Country -- Venue
September13, 1979 Edmonton Canada Northlands Coliseum
September 15, 1979 Vancouver Pacific Coliseum
September 17, 1979 Seattle United States - Seattle Center Coliseum
September 18, 1979 Portland Paramount Theatre
September 19, 1979 Concord Concord Pavilion
September 21, 1979 Anaheim ACC Arena
September 22, 1979 San Diego San Diego Sports Arena
September 23, 1979 Tempe ASU Activity Center
September 24, 1979 Las Vegas Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts
September 26, 1979 Omaha Omaha Civic Auditorium
September 27, 1979 Saint Paul St. Paul Civic Center
September 29, 1979 Milwaukee Milwaukee Auditorium
September 30, 1979 Chicago Auditorium Theatre
October 2, 1979 New York City Radio City Music Hall
October 3, 1979 Boston Music Hall
October 4, 1979 Washington, D.C. DAR Constitution Hall
October 6, 1979 Montreal Canada Montreal Forum
October 7, 1979 Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens
Europe
October 19, 1979 Gothenburg Sweden Scandinavium
October 20, 1979 Stockholm Sweden Johanneshovs Isstadion
October 21, 1979 Copenhagen Denmark Falkoner Teatret
October 23, 1979 Paris France Pavillon de Paris
October 24, 1979 Rotterdam Netherlands Rotterdam Ahoy Sportpaleis
October 25, 1979 Dortmund West Germany Westfalenhallen
October 27, 1979 Munich West Germany Olympiahalle
October 28, 1979 Zürich Switzerland Hallenstadion
October 29, 1979 Vienna Austria Wiener Stadthalle
October 30, 1979 Böblingen West Germany Sporthalle
November 1, 1979 Bremen West Germany Stadthalle Bremen
November 2, 1979 Frankfurt West Germany Festhalle Frankfurt
November 3, 1979 Brussels Belgium Forest National
November 5, 1979 London England Wembley Arena
November 6, 1979 London England Wembley Arena
November 7, 1979 London England Wembley Arena
November 8, 1979 London England Wembley Arena
November 9, 1979 London England Wembley Arena
November 10, 1979 London England Wembley Arena
November 11, 1979 Stafford England Bingley Hall
November 12, 1979 Stafford England Bingley Hall
November 13, 1979 Glasgow Scotland The Apollo
November 15, 1979 Dublin Ireland RDS Main Hall
Asia
March 12, 1980 Tokyo Japan Nippon Budokan
March 13, 1980 Tokyo Japan Nippon Budokan
March 14, 1980 Kōriyama Japan Sōgō Taiikukan
March 17, 1980 Tokyo Japan Nippon Budokan
March 18, 1980 Tokyo Japan Nippon Budokan
March 20, 1980 Fukuoka Japan Fukuoka Kyuden
March 21, 1980 Osaka Japan Festival Hall
March 22, 1980 Osaka Japan Festival Hall
March 24, 1980 Nagoya Japan Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium
March 26, 1980 Tokyo Japan Nippon Budokan
March 27, 1980 Tokyo Japan Nippon Budokan
Abba was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010 and the Swedish Music Hall of Fame in 2014
@eduardooscar309
Of all the new nine videos of ABBA in Concert
"Hole in your soul" is the only that wasn't single
and is the song that ABBA put as final number
all the power of ABBA music to the end
.
((of course, there will be encore numbers:
The way all friends do, Dancing Queen, Waterloo)
ABBA surely love so much these song
because was included in new Voyage Concerts
(the only of these nine songs that wasn't included in Voyage Concert is "I have a dream")
@sksdevine975
That little high note/scream from Agnetha is the cutest thing you could ever hear.
@reapersaurus
I don't care how many times I hear Agnetha's scream at 1:53, it always sends chills up my back.
@toby9999
Me too.
@christine3043
Same
@theshakespear9985
Yessss
@NourulAinnn
That's not a scream but that's a high pitch.
@giraffe3718
@@NourulAinnn have you really never heard someone scream in your life? lol
@zoftigbeatnik
No artists today have vocals like this especially in concert. This is them raw and live.
@Jeremy00221
Agnetha high note is very stunning!
@mikewoehrl6198
Sie sind und bleiben die Besten!!!