Mamma Mia
Abacus Lyrics


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I been cheated by you since you know when
So I made up my mind, it must come to an end
Look at me now, will I ever learn?
I don't know how but I suddenly lose control
There's a fire within my soul
Just one look and I can hear a bell ring
One more look and I forget everything
Mamma mia, here I go again
My my, how can I resist you?
Mamma mia, does it show again
My my, just how much I've missed you?

Yes, I've been brokenhearted
Blue since the day we parted
Why, why did I ever let you go?
Mamma mia, now I really know
My my, I could never let you go
I've been angry and sad about things that you do
I can't count all the times that I've told you "we're through"
And when you go, when you slam the door
I think you know that you won't be away too long
You know that I'm not that strong
Just one look and I can hear a bell ring
One more look and I forget everything

Mamma mia, here I go again
My my, how can I resist you?
Mamma mia, does it show again
My my, just how much I've missed you?

Yes, I've been brokenhearted
Blue since the day we parted
Why, why did I ever let you go?
Mamma mia, even if I say
"Bye bye, leave me now or never"
Mamma mia, it's a game we play
"Bye bye" doesn't mean forever

Mamma mia, here I go again
My my, how can I resist you?
Mamma mia, does it show again
My my, just how much I've missed you?

Yes, I've been brokenhearted
Blue since the day we parted
Why, why did I ever let you go?




Mamma mia, now I really know
My my, I could never let you go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Abba's song "Mamma Mia" are a reflection of the singer's inner turmoil as they reminisce about their past relationship with a partner who they feel has cheated on them for a long time. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that they have been cheated by their partner for a long time and they have now made up their mind that the relationship has to come to an end. However, they are still not sure if they will ever learn from this experience. The singer then talks about a fire within their soul, an inner conflict that they cannot seem to control.


The chorus of the song highlights the singer's deep affection for their partner and the difficulty they face in resisting them. They acknowledge that they have been brokenhearted and blue ever since the day they parted from their partner. They wonder why they ever let their partner go, and how much they have missed them. They also talk about the mere sight of their partner and how it makes them forget everything and they lose control.


Towards the end of the song, the singer acknowledges that even if they say "bye bye, leave me now or never," it's just a game they are playing. They realize that "bye bye" doesn't mean forever and they could never let their partner go.


Line by Line Meaning

I been cheated by you since you know when
I have been deceived by you since forever.


So I made up my mind, it must come to an end
I have decided it is time for this deception to stop.


Look at me now, will I ever learn?
I am unsure if I will ever learn from my mistakes.


I don't know how but I suddenly lose control
I cannot explain it, but I lose control in your presence.


There's a fire within my soul
I feel a raging passion for you.


Just one look and I can hear a bell ring
A single glance from you brings me great joy.


One more look and I forget everything
With another look, I forget all my troubles.


Mamma mia, here I go again
Here I am again, falling for you.


My my, how can I resist you?
I cannot resist your charm.


Mamma mia, does it show again
Am I once again showing my love for you?


My my, just how much I've missed you?
I have missed you so much.


Yes, I've been brokenhearted
You have broken my heart.


Blue since the day we parted
I have been sad since we last separated.


Why, why did I ever let you go?
I deeply regret letting you go.


Mamma mia, now I really know
Now I truly understand.


My my, I could never let you go
I could never bear to see you leave.


I've been angry and sad about things that you do
I have felt both anger and sadness because of your actions.


I can't count all the times that I've told you "we're through"
I cannot even remember how many times I have told you we are done.


And when you go, when you slam the door
When you leave and slam the door behind you.


I think you know that you won't be away too long
I suspect you know deep down that you will come back soon.


You know that I'm not that strong
You know that I am not emotionally strong.


Mamma mia,even if I say
Even if I say goodbye,


"Bye bye, leave me now or never"
"Goodbye, leave now or never come back"


Mamma mia, it's a game we play
This is a game we play.


"Bye bye" doesn't mean forever
"Goodbye" does not mean forever.


Mamma mia, here I go again
I am falling for you again.


My my, how can I resist you?
You are irresistible.


Mamma mia, does it show again
Am I once again showing my love for you?


My my, just how much I've missed you?
I have missed you so much.


Yes, I've been brokenhearted
You have broken my heart.


Blue since the day we parted
I have been sad since we last separated.


Why, why did I ever let you go?
I deeply regret letting you go.


Mamma mia, now I really know
Now I truly understand.


My my, I could never let you go
I could never bear to see you leave.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stig Erik Anderson, Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K Ulvaeus

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