Abbacadabra are an Almighty Records Ltd signed group that re-record Abba so… Read Full Bio ↴Abbacadabra are an Almighty Records Ltd signed group that re-record Abba songs with a modern dance twist.

With their covers having been mainly released in the 90s, their music has featured in UK Channel 4's hit series - Queer As Folk. A two series drama about a group of friends living in the Manchester gay scene.

Voulez Vous
Abbacadabra Lyrics

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People everywhere
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 is 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 see'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 is 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 see'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 is 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 see'est voulez-vous
Voulez-vous...

Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Now is 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, 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 is 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

(repeat and fade)

Overall Meaning

The song Voulez Vous by Abbacadabra is about the excitement and sense of anticipation that people feel when they're at a party or nightclub, particularly when it comes to meeting someone new. The lyrics describe people looking for connections with each other, as well as the power dynamics that can arise in these social situations. The song emphasizes that there are no promises or regrets, and that people should simply take this moment as it comes and enjoy it.

The chorus of the song, which features the repeated phrase "voulez-vous," is particularly memorable and catchy. It's a simple phrase that means "would you like to?" in French, but in the context of the song it takes on a more playful, flirtatious tone. The song features a disco-infused sound with pulsing rhythms, funky guitar riffs, and a big, energetic chorus.

Overall, the song Voulez Vous captures the excitement and vibe of the disco era, with its pulsing rhythms, funky guitar riffs, and playful lyrics about connection and romance.

Line by Line Meaning

People everywhere
Many people are present in this location

A sense of expectation hanging in the air
There is a feeling of anticipation or excitement present

Giving out a spark
There is an aura of energy being emitted

Across the room your eyes are glowing in the dark
Your stare is prominent and noticeable from a distance

And here we go again, we know the start, we know the end
We have experience in this situation and are aware of what will transpire

Masters of the scene
We are experts in this environment and situation

We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
We have previously been successful and are returning for additional success

You know what I mean
You understand the context of what I'm saying

Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Do you want to (ah-ha)

Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Make a decision now, or choose not to (ah-ha)

Now is all we get (ah-ha)
There is no more time, this is our only opportunity (ah-ha)

Nothing promised, no regrets
We can't guarantee any results, but we won't have any regrets

Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
The choice isn't difficult (ah-ha)

You know what to do (ah-ha)
You understand what needs to be done (ah-ha)

La question see'est voulez-vous
The question is do you want to

I know what you think
I'm aware of what you may be considering or assuming

"The girl means business so I'll offer her a drink"
You perceive me as someone who is serious about this situation, so you want to buy me a drink

Looking mighty proud
You appear to be self-assured and confident

I see you leave your table, pushing through the crowd
I observe you getting up and moving through the group of people

I'm really glad you came, you know the rules, you know the game
I'm happy that you arrived and are knowledgeable about this scenario

I can still say voulez-vous
I am still able to ask you if you would like to participate

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENNY GORAN BROR ANDERSSON, BJOERN K. ULVAEUS, MARCELO KOTLIAR

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