Under Attack
ABBA Lyrics


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Don't know how to take it, don't know where to go
My resistance's running low
And everyday the hold is getting tighter and it troubles me so
You know that I'm nobody's fool

I'm nobody's fool and yet it's clear to me
I don't have a strategy
It's just like taking candy from a baby
And I think I must be

Under attack, I'm being taken
About to crack, defenses breaking
Won't somebody see and save a heart?
Come and rescue me now 'cause I'm falling apart

Under attack, I'm taking cover
He saw my track, my chasing lover
Thinking nothing's gonna stop him now
Should I want to, I'm not sure, I won't know how

Now this is getting crazy, I should tell him so
Really let my anger show
'Cause waiting at the answer to his questions is a definite blow
I'm kind of certain that's the truth

Guess I'm kind of flattered but I'm scared as well
Something like a magic spell
I hardly dare to think of what could happen
Where I'd be if I fell

Under attack, I'm being taken
About to crack, defenses breaking
Won't somebody see and save a heart?
Come and rescue me now 'cause I'm falling apart

Under attack, I'm taking cover
He saw my track, my chasing lover
Thinking nothing's gonna stop him now
Should I want to, I'm not sure, I won't know how

Under attack, I'm being taken
About to crack, defenses breaking
Won't somebody see and save a heart?
Come and rescue me now 'cause I'm falling apart

Under attack, I'm taking cover
He saw my track, my chasing lover
Thinking nothing's gonna stop him now
Should I want to, I'm not sure, I won't know how

Under attack, I'm being taken
About to crack, defenses breaking




Won't somebody see and save a heart?
Come and rescue me now 'cause I'm falling apart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to ABBA's song 'Under Attack' speak of a person whose defenses are breaking, and they feel as though they are under attack from someone who is pursuing them relentlessly. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer is confused and does not know how to deal with the situation; they feel as though their resistance is running out, and they do not know where to turn. They are becoming increasingly anxious as the person pursuing them tightens their grip, and this is troubling them greatly.


The singer acknowledges that they are nobody's fool and yet they feel as though they are being taken advantage of, with no strategy to defend themselves. They liken the situation to taking candy from a baby, implying that it is easy for the person pursuing them to get what they want. As the song progresses, the singer becomes more frightened, and they wonder if they are falling apart as a result of the pressure that they are under.


Overall, the lyrics of 'Under Attack' are powerful and emotive, conveying a sense of confusion, fear, and vulnerability. The song speaks to anyone who has felt overwhelmed and under siege, whether by a personal situation or the trials of life itself.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't know how to take it, don't know where to go
Feeling unsure about what to do next and where to go


My resistance's running low
My ability to resist is weakening


And everyday the hold is getting tighter and it troubles me so
Feeling increasingly trapped and troubled by the situation


You know that I'm nobody's fool
I'm not naive or easily manipulated


I'm nobody's fool and yet it's clear to me
Despite not being a fool, I still can't see a way out


I don't have a strategy
I don't have a plan to deal with this situation


It's just like taking candy from a baby
It's so easy, it feels like I'm taking advantage of someone vulnerable


And I think I must be
I feel guilty for taking advantage of the situation


Under attack, I'm being taken
Feeling like I'm being taken advantage of or targeted


About to crack, defenses breaking
My defenses are breaking down and I'm close to breaking down emotionally


Won't somebody see and save a heart?
Asking for help from someone to save me from the situation


Come and rescue me now 'cause I'm falling apart
Asking for immediate help as I feel like I'm falling apart


Under attack, I'm taking cover
Hiding from the situation to protect myself


He saw my track, my chasing lover
The person chasing me has found me and is still pursuing me


Thinking nothing's gonna stop him now
The person chasing me is determined to keep pursuing me


Should I want to, I'm not sure, I won't know how
Feeling unsure of what to want and how to handle the situation


Now this is getting crazy, I should tell him so
Realizing how crazy the situation has become and feeling the need to speak up


Really let my anger show
Allowing myself to express my frustration and anger


'Cause waiting at the answer to his questions is a definite blow
Feeling overwhelmed and defeated by the person's constant questioning


I'm kind of certain that's the truth
Feeling certain about the reality of the situation


Guess I'm kind of flattered but I'm scared as well
Feeling both flattered and scared by the person's attention


Something like a magic spell
Feeling like the person has some kind of mysterious hold over me


I hardly dare to think of what could happen
Feeling afraid to even consider the possible outcomes of the situation


Where I'd be if I fell
Wondering where I would end up if I gave in to the person's advances




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENNY GORAN BROR ANDERSSON, BJOERN K. ULVAEUS

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Comments from YouTube:

@leokimvideo

One of ABBA's best songs, yet barely made the charts. But as history now shows it's a very popular song

@AlishaQue

True there

@3.14ULSAR

It’s BRILLIANT song! Always in my ABBA top 5.

@marinodavanac8875

Abba forever in my heart ❤

@johneygd

Yeah it only reached in the top 5 charts of the nederlands & belgium at average😁🤣

@tonytygrrHI

Bjorn was right when he said on a UK interview that he was surprised Under Attack didn't become a big hit at the time. This song is awesome! Pure ABBA!!!🎊

@leilashampoo1408

I wouldn't be suprised if this song was one of the chosen for the ABBAtar concert in London in 2022.

@martingenet2548

Agree the vocals are just awesome.

@ifzwischendurch

Under Attack was a very good song but I think the fans were used to more melodic songs from Abba. The expectation of ABBA songs was very high then and still is today. With any other band, Under Attack would probably have been a big hit.

@Cicilo1983

I really agree with you. The arrangements (instrumental and vocal) are colder than what people were used to from the band, and the song is probably too midtempo for its own good. They were trying to adapt to the times, however, you have to give them that, even though the effort was half-convincing (in my opinion, at least).

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