Abba Revival Band is one of the oldest and most praised cover bands in Denm… Read Full Bio ↴Abba Revival Band is one of the oldest and most praised cover bands in Denmark.

Since the beginning, in Aarhus, 20 years ago, they have developed into a professional and perpetual success with Swedish Abba as their ideal. The need to worship Abba and their music did far from vanish with the break up of the group in 1982.
Abba Revival Bands unerring cover has convinced many fans and led the band on a successful pop-odyssey with Abba's fantastic pop songs and cool seventies-glam in the trunk. With the billing, "The Original Abba Revival Band From Scandinavia" they have successfully toured for a great number of years and appeared on several TV- and radio shows in Scandinavia, Greenland and Germany.

The Abba Revival Band members are currently seven show musicians from Aarhus, Copenhagen and Stockholm. The band performs using the classic abba-line-up with the two couples in front and a backing band.

The overall impression of the sound, the costumes and the show comes close to the real thing and many festivals; company parties and clubs have given in to the irresistible urge to party, dance and sing-a-long.

Waterloo
Abba Revival Band Lyrics

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My my
At Waterloo Napoleon did surrender
Oh yeah
And I have met my destiny in quite a similar way
The history book on the shelf
Is always repeating itself
Waterloo - I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo - Promise to love you for ever more

Waterloo - Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo - Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo - Finally facing my Waterloo

My my
I tried to hold you back, but you were stronger
Oh yeah
And now it seems my only chance is giving up the fight
And how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose
Waterloo - I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo - Promise to love you for ever more
Waterloo - Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo - Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo - Finally facing my Waterloo

So how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose
Waterloo - I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo - Promise to love you for ever more
Waterloo - Couldn't escape if I wanted to

Waterloo - Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo - Finally facing my Waterloo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Abba Revival Band’s song Waterloo tell a story of defeat, surrender, and destiny in a unique way. The song is about a person who met their “Waterloo” - a metaphorical term that means a final, decisive defeat; in the same way that Napoleon was defeated in the Battle of Waterloo. The singer tells the story of how they tried to hold back their lover, but ultimately their love was stronger and they had to give up the fight. The lyrics suggest that despite the defeat, the singer feels like they win when they lose because they have found their destiny by being with their lover.

The use of historical events and references in the song is interesting because it adds another layer of meaning to the lyrics. It suggests that the singer’s “Waterloo” is also a historic moment in their life, and that their defeat was inevitable. The line “the history book on the shelf is always repeating itself” underscores this idea, that the same patterns of love and defeat repeat throughout history. Furthermore, the repetition of the chorus adds to the overall message of the song, which is that destiny is inescapable and that defeat can often lead to a greater victory.

Line by Line Meaning

My my
Expressing surprise or astonishment, like an exclamation or an interjection.

At Waterloo Napoleon did surrender
Referring to the battle of Waterloo which was fought on June 18, 1815, where Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by the Duke of Wellington and his troops.

Oh yeah
An exclamation used to emphasize or confirm a statement previously made.

And I have met my destiny in quite a similar way
A comparison to the defeat at the battle of Waterloo, indicating that the singer has found their fate in a similar manner of surrendering to their lover.

The history book on the shelf
Referencing a book that contains past events and experiences of individuals or society.

Is always repeating itself
A statement that implies history tends to repeat itself, and that the singer's defeat in love is not a unique experience.

Waterloo - I was defeated, you won the war
The singer is comparing their love life to the battle of Waterloo, where they were defeated and their lover 'won the war', indicating a power dynamic in the relationship.

Waterloo - Promise to love you for ever more
A promise made to love their partner forever, despite being defeated in the relationship.

Waterloo - Couldn't escape if I wanted to
The singer cannot escape from their fate or destiny, which they believe is to be with their lover even if they want to leave the relationship.

Waterloo - Knowing my fate is to be with you
The singer acknowledges that their fate is to be with their lover, and that they cannot change it.

Waterloo - Finally facing my Waterloo
Referring to the singer finally facing their defeat in love, or their 'Waterloo'.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENNY GORAN BROR ANDERSSON, BJOERN K. ULVAEUS, STIG ERIK LEOPOLD ANDERSON

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@aparecidogalbaoliveira9175

2y↑7

Esse grupo é bom de mais. Essas meninas cantam muiiitooo

@unionjakjakson

22w

If it was possible to sound like this live, then lots of groups would sound this good. As much as i agree that this band does it well, they also use a lot of pre-recorded studio work. It sounds fantastic. just too fantastic to be true unfortunately. But i agree, they have done what they have done very well.