The song also features on the album Gold: Greatest Hits, first as a 4:21 edited version when the compilation was first released in 1992 and then in its full 5:09 version from 1999 onwards. "Angeleyes" is featured on the More Gold: More Hits compilation. "Voulez-Vous" was re-released as a single in 1992 to promote Gold: Greatest Hits. "Voulez-Vous" is also the only ABBA song to have been officially released as an extended dance remix – albeit only as a promo. The 6:07 version of the track, released as a double A-side 12-inch single by Atlantic Records in the United States in 1979, was included as a bonus track on the 2001 compilation The Definitive Collection.
A songwriting trip to the Bahamas saw the birth of this melody, and the proximity to Miami made it convenient to record the backing track at Criteria Studios with members of the disco group Foxy. Criteria Studios is where the Bee Gees made their disco-era records. "Voulez-Vous" is the only ABBA song (other than live recordings) to be recorded outside of Sweden.
Voulez Vous
ABBA Lyrics
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A sense of expectation hanging in the air
Giving out a spark
Across the room your eyes are glowing in the dark
And here we go again, we know the start, we know the end
Masters of the scene
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
You know what I mean
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Now it's all we get (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
La question c'est voulez-vous
Voulez-vous
I know what you think
The girl means business so I'll offer her a drink
Looking mighty proud
I see you leave your table, pushing through the crowd
I'm really glad you came, you know the rules, you know the game
Master of the scene
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
You know what I mean
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Now it's all we get (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
La question c'est voulez-vous
And here we go again, we know the start, we know the end
Masters of the scene
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
You know what I mean
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Now it's all we get (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
La question c'est voulez-vous
Voulez-vous
Voulez-vous (ah-ha, ah-ha, ah-ha)
Voulez-vous (ah-ha, ah-ha, ah-ha)
Voulez-vous (ah-ha, ah-ha, ah-ha)
Voulez-vous (ah-ha, ah-ha, ah-ha)
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Now it's all we get (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
I can still say voulez-vous
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Now it's all we get (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
I can still say voulez-vous
The ABBA song "Voulez-Vous" has a danceable beat with an underlying message of seduction. The lyrics tell the story of two people who have pursued each other before and have now come back to "get some more." The song talks of the allure of a mysterious man and the power he holds to captivate a woman. The woman appears business-minded but succumbs to the temptation presented to her, making the chorus, "Voulez-vous," all the more crucial as it asks, "Do you want to?"
The singers paint a picture of a larger gathering where the man and woman find themselves. The energy in the room is palpable, and the two are not the only ones who know exactly what is happening in that moment. The lyrics indicate that the man is a "master of the scene" and knows all of the proper things to do to make the woman want him. The woman also knows the game they are playing and what is expected of her. It is a game that they have played before, and now they are back for more.
Ultimately, the song "Voulez Vous" is a fun and flirtatious dialogue between two people who are quite enamored with each other. The music, lyrics, and energy all contribute to the seductive nature of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
People everywhere
The song sets in a spot where there is a high density of individuals.
A sense of expectation hanging in the air
The atmosphere is filled with anticipation and hope.
Giving out a spark
The crowd is radiating a hopeful energy which could ignite something great.
Across the room your eyes are glowing in the dark
Your presence is a beacon of hope which could light up the room.
And here we go again, we know the start, we know the end
The situation is familiar with a predictable start and end.
Masters of the scene
The individuals involved are experienced and skilled in playing their roles.
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
We've been in similar situations in the past and we are here to repeat the experience.
You know what I mean
You understand what I'm talking about.
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Do you want to? (expressed with a ha-ha sound)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Make a decision now or you'll miss your chance. (with a ha-ha sound)
Now it's all we get (ah-ha)
This is your only opportunity. (with a ha-ha sound)
Nothing promised, no regrets
No guarantees are made, but there will be no sorrow either way.
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
It's not a difficult choice to make. (with a ha-ha sound)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
You already know the correct action to take. (with a ha-ha sound)
La question c'est voulez-vous
The question is: do you want to?
I know what you think
I understand how you perceive this situation.
The girl means business so I'll offer her a drink
I perceive that you are taking this seriously, so I'll try to make a good impression on you.
Looking mighty proud
You have an air of confidence and superiority in your demeanor.
I see you leave your table, pushing through the crowd
You are breaking away from the status quo and joining a more exclusive group.
I'm really glad you came, you know the rules, you know the game
I'm pleased that you decided to be a part of this, and you are familiar with how things work.
I can still say voulez-vous
I am still asking if you want to pursue this opportunity.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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People everywhere
A sense of expectation hangin' in the air
Givin' out a spark
Across the room, your eyes are glowin' in the dark
And here we go again, we know the start, we know the end
Masters of the scene
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
You know what I mean
Voulez-vous (aha)
Take it now or leave it (aha)
Now is all we get (aha)
Nothing promised, no regrets (aha)
Voulez-vous (aha)
Ain't no big decision (aha)
You know what to do (aha)
La question c'est voulez-vous
Voulez-vous
I know what you think
"The girl means business, so I'll offer her a drink"
Lookin' mighty proud
See you leave your table, pushing through the crowd
I'm really glad you came, you know the stars, you know the game
Master of the scene
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
You know what I mean
Voulez-vous (aha)
Take it now or leave it (aha)
Now is all we get (aha)
Nothing promised, no regrets (aha)
Voulez-vous (aha)
Ain't no big decision (aha)
You know what to do (aha)
La question c'est voulez-vous
And here we go again, we know the start, we know the end
Master of the scene
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
You know what I mean
Voulez-vous (aha)
(Aha)
(Aha)
Voulez-vous (aha)
(Aha)
(Aha)
Voulez-vous (aha)
(Aha)
(Aha)
Voulez-vous (aha)
(Aha)
(Aha)
Voulez-vous (aha)
Take it now or leave it (aha)
Now is all we get (aha)
Nothing promised, no regrets (aha)
Voulez-vous (aha)
Ain't no big decision (aha)
You know what to do (aha)
La question c'est voulez-vous
Voulez-vous
@sweetea777
Therapy- expensive
Abba songs- free
@MegaLol232
Therapy is actually free in Sweden, where ABBA is from.
@dianamarcekova9615
@@MegaLol232 Damn the Swedish are some great people
@WillRock07
That final Voulez-Vous switching to the Major and then transposing up 2 semi-tones into the main riff (from 1:15) is an absolute stroke of musical genius you simply don't get from music today.
Amazing.
@nathanandsugar5252
I listened to it. It reminds me of We're Gonna Make It by the Pointer Sisters. Prechorus to chorus. Real earworm.
@crystalclear6411
I can dedicate the whole of the day just listening to Abba 🙂
@Musicienne-DAB1995
Dedicating the evening to ABBA!
@juttaweise
but only the old songs! Forget the new album. They did not do themselves a favor.
They should never have come back.
@miriamruina8753
Me too i love listening to them on YouTube and YouTube Music and on deezer. 🎧 😉 👍 👍
@theshakespear9985
Doing that since a week :) 🌊