Agnetha Fältskog is a Swedish singer best known for her participation in th… Read Full Bio ↴Agnetha Fältskog is a Swedish singer best known for her participation in the best-selling group, ABBA. She has had a long and fruitful solo career, as well as recording duets with artists such as Peter Cetera, Tomas Ledin and Ola Håkansson.

Agnetha was born in 1950 in Jönköping, Sweden. She began her singing career around 1967 as lead singer for the Bernt Enghardt band, a typical 1960s Swedish dance band. In 1968, she signed a contract as a solo artist and released her first album, Agnetha Fältskog. It was a significant hit, as were the follow-ups, Agnetha Fältskog Vol. 2 (1969) and Som jag är (1970). By this time, Agnetha was established as a major recording star in Sweden.

In 1969, Agnetha had become romantically involved with Björn Ulvaeus. Björn was at that time working with fellow songwriter/producer Benny Andersson on a series of projects. One such project was an occasional singing group, Festfolket, comprising of Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Benny's girlfriend, Anni-Frid Lyngstad (who also recorded as Frida).

During this time, Agnetha's solo career continued with more successes, including taking the role of Mary Magdalene in the Swedish stage version of Jesus Christ Superstar. In 1970, the two couples scored a significant hit, "Hej, gamle man", although it was credited as Benny & Björn. In 1971, Agnetha released her final "pre-ABBA" album, När en vacker tanke blir en sång.

In 1972, the foursome released their first official collaborative effort, the song "People Need Love", credited to Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid. An album, Ring Ring followed.

In 1974 with the release of their second album, the group was oficially renamed ABBA and would go on to dominate music charts for the next decade. Agnetha released one solo album during this period, Elva kvinnor i ett hus (1975). As ABBA began to wind down, she released an album of Christmas songs with her daughter entitled Nu tändas tusen juleljus in 1981.

Her first recording following her divorce from Bjorn (as well as the breakup of ABBA) was her first English solo album, Wrap Your Arms Around Me in 1983, followed by Eyes of a Woman in 1985.

She released two albums in 1987, the Swedish collection of children's songs Kom följ med i vår karusell, recorded with her young son and the English-language I Stand Alone. This would be her final studio album for seventeen years.

During this period, hits included "The Heat Is On", "Can't Shake Loose", "The Way You Are", "The Last Time" and "I Won't Let You Go".

In 2004, Agnetha returned to the public eye with both a compilation of her early work, The First Years 1967-1979 and a new English-language album, My Colouring Book. The singles "If I Thought You'd Ever Change Your Mind" and "When You Walk In The Room" became big hits.

In the years since, her public profile has increased, even hinting at the possibility of an ABBA reunion some time in the future.

Fly Me to the Moon
Agnetha Fältskog Lyrics

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(Bart Howard)

Fly me to the moon
And let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars
In other words
Hold my hand

In other words
Darling kiss me
Fill my heart with song
And let me sing for evermore
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words
Please be true
In other words
I love you

(Instrumental)
In other words
Please be true

In other words
I love you

Overall Meaning

In "Fly Me to the Moon," Agnetha Fältskog sings about wanting to escape the mundane existence of life on Earth and travel to the stars. She wants to see what life is like on Jupiter and Mars, and she views this as an exciting adventure. She longs for someone to accompany her on this journey and to hold her hand, which suggests that this trip is not just a physical one but an emotional one as well. The lyrics "In other words, darling kiss me" show her desire for closeness and affection with her companion.

Through her desire to go to the moon and explore the stars, Agnetha finds a new sense of purpose and fulfillment. She wants to sing forevermore, which suggests that she has found a new passion and is enjoying her journey. Her partner is all she longs for, worships, and adores, which shows that her love for this person is a vital part of her journey, and without them, the experience would be incomplete. The lyrics, "Please be true. In other words, I love you," express her deep commitment and devotion to her partner, suggesting that they are the reason she wants to explore the moon in the first place.

Overall, "Fly Me to the Moon" is a romantic and dreamy song that invites the listener to imagine a grand adventure traveling to the stars. Through its lyrics, the song captures the human desire to find new meaning and purpose through exploration and adventure.

Line by Line Meaning

Fly me to the moon
Take me on an adventure to see and experience things beyond this world

And let me play among the stars
Allow me to enjoy the beauty and wonder of the cosmos

Let me see what spring is like on Jupiter and Mars
Let me witness the majesty of other planets and their seasons

In other words
To put it differently

Hold my hand
Provide me with comfort and support

Darling kiss me
Show me affection and intimacy

Fill my heart with song
Give me joy and inspiration through music

And let me sing for evermore
Allow me to express myself and my emotions through singing

You are all I long for
You are my ultimate desire and aspiration

All I worship and adore
You are the center of my devotion and admiration

Please be true
Be honest and genuine with me