Why Did It Have to Be Me
ABBA Lyrics

When you were lonely, you needed a man
You were seeking a partner to fulfill your emotional needs when you were feeling lonely.

Someone to lean on, well I understand
It's natural to seek someone to rely on when you're feeling down or needy.

It's only natural
It's understandable to desire human connections and emotions.

But why did it have to be me?
However, I'm wondering why you chose me specifically to fulfill that need.

Nights can be empty and nights can be cold
Solitude can be a difficult and uncomfortable experience, particularly at night.

So you were looking for someone to hold
You yearned for physical closeness and comfort.

That's only natural
It's natural to want to be physically close to someone you have feelings for.

But why did it have to be me?
Again, I'm left wondering why you singled me out for this role in your life.

I was so lonesome, I was blue
I too was lonely and going through a sad period in my life.

I couldn't help it, it had to be you and I
Despite my reservations, I became drawn to you at an instinctual level.

Always thought you knew the reason why
I assumed you understood why I was drawn to you, as it seemed obvious to me.

I only wanted a little love affair
Initially, I was only seeking a fling or brief romantic relationship.

Now I can see you are beginning to care
However, I'm beginning to notice that you have real feelings for me beyond just a physical attraction.

But baby, believe me
Despite this, I'm urging you to trust me when I say that it isn't a good idea.

It's better to forget me
We may not be the best match, so it's best to move on and find someone who can fulfill your needs in a more healthy way.

Men are the toys in the game that you play
It seems to me that you view romantic partners as objects to be used and discarded at your leisure.

When you get tired, you throw 'em away
Once you've grown bored or disinterested, you cast away your partner without much thought.

Ooh
An interjection used to express surprise or pleasure.

Falling in love with a woman like you
Despite my misgivings, I have become strongly attracted to you in a romantic way.

Happens so quickly, there's nothing to do
The speed at which these new feelings have developed has left me feeling overwhelmed and unable to resist.

It's only natural
I understand that it's natural to fall in love, even in unexpected or inconvenient circumstances.

But why did it have to be me?
Still, I'm left wondering why fate chose to bring us together, given our complicated history.