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.
I Should´ve Followed You Home
Agnetha Fältskog Lyrics
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You still look the way you used to
All this time, what have you done?
Won't you tell me, what you've been through?
And maybe if you want to
Let's talk for a while
Never quite settles
Busy feet remember still
The way we moved so close in the darkness,
All the music, the magic, the thrill
I must have been so lost in the moment
I missed the chance to make you my own
Now I know
Now I know
Now I know
I should've followed you home
Yeah, should've followed you home
So familiar and so right
You never left me since that one night
Though we try to say goodbye
Some things stay with you your whole life
For your whole life
Dancefloor dust
Never quite settles
Busy feet remember still
The way we moved so close in the darkness,
All the music, the magic, the thrill
I must have been so lost in the moment
I missed the chance to make you my own
Now I know
Now I know
I should've followed you home
Snow falls,
Street lights paint your face
Smile and say "take care"
I'll see you soon again
Maybe if you want to
I'll see you soon again
Dancefloor dust
Never quite settles
Busy feet remember still
The way we moved so close in the darkness,
All the music, the magic, the thrill
I must have been so lost in the moment
I missed the chance to make you my own
Now I know
Now I know
Now I know
I should've followed you home
Yeah, should've followed you home
Oh, should've followed you home
Yeah
Yeah, should've followed you home
Yeah
Yeah
Ooh, followed you home
The lyrics of Agnetha Fältskog's song "I Should've Followed You Home" speak of a chance encounter with a former lover in a nightclub. The singer sees the person that she used to know and realizes that she misses them. There is a nostalgic quality to the song; it reflects upon past memories and missed opportunities. The lyrics describe a sense of regret that the singer feels, having failed to follow her former lover home and continue their relationship. She acknowledges that she missed her chance and failed to make the person her own, but the memory still haunts her. She wishes to connect with this person again, and through the song, the singer tries to convey her feelings towards him.
The lyrics capture the fleeting moment of a former lover's encounter perfectly. As the snow falls and street lights paint the singer's face, she is left with the memories of their time together. She recognizes that certain things will stay with her for the rest of her life. She also realizes that dance floor dust never really settles, and she still remembers the way they moved together in the darkness. As she listens to the music, she recognizes that the magic and the thrill are still very much alive inside her.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't believe it's really you
The singer is surprised to meet someone they recognize.
You still look the way you used to
The person they have met has not changed much physically.
All this time, what have you done?
The singer is curious about what the other person has been up to in life.
Won't you tell me, what you've been through?
The artist wants to hear the other person's life story.
And maybe if you want to
The artist is open to having a conversation with the other person.
Let's talk for a while
The singer invites the other person to have a conversation with them.
Dancefloor dust
Refers to the memory of a dancefloor, which is now a distant memory.
Never quite settles
Indicates that the memory of the dancefloor is always present to some extent.
Busy feet remember still
The memory of dancing is still fresh in the artist's mind.
The way we moved so close in the darkness,
Refers to the intimacy the artist and the other person shared on the dancefloor.
All the music, the magic, the thrill
Describes the enchanting mood that the dancefloor created for the singer and the other person.
I must have been so lost in the moment
The artist was caught up in dancing and didn't realize the opportunity to pursue a relationship with the other person.
I missed the chance to make you my own
The singer acknowledges that they should have made a move on the other person while on the dancefloor.
Now I know
The singer realizes that they missed a valuable opportunity with the other person.
I should've followed you home
The singer should have followed the other person home to establish a romantic connection.
So familiar and so right
The artist feels that the other person is perfect for them.
You never left me since that one night
The memories of the night when they bonded has stayed with the artist.
Though we try to say goodbye
The singer attempted to move on from the other person.
Some things stay with you your whole life
The memories of the dancefloor and the other person will remain with the singer forever.
For your whole life
The time spent with the other person will always be remembered.
Snow falls,
Indicates the setting of the artist's environment.
Street lights paint your face
The street light illuminates the other person's face making them look more dramatic.
Smile and say "take care"
The other person leaves with a final goodbye.
I'll see you soon again
The artist suggests that they will meet again.
Oh, should've followed you home
The singer reiterates that they should have pursued a connection with the other person.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARY BARLOW, JORGEN ELOFSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lukasribin4168
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There is not a single video on the internet where someone (usually a man) decides that they need to comment on a woman’s appearance one way or another.
No woman can exist without it happening, no matter how unsolicited or irrelevant it is.
Either calling her ugly even if she is natural, raving about the unearned privilege of beauty, ragging on her for getting plastic surgery after having been insulted for her natural looks (and for daring to age) OR lauding a woman for simply not getting surgery or procedures and putting other women down in the process…at the end of the day a woman cannot exist without you still making it about their LOOKS and setting some bar they must meet which pleases you, always comparing them to each other so that some know they’re less valued than others.
You’re the reason why women get surgery to begin with.
You’re part of the same problem or avenue that you seem to look down on.
POS.
@MariannaSneijder-wp4pi
Agnetha is now 73 years old since 5-4-1950 she was born in Jonkoping Sweden…. As well depends what year that song came out too and way I even ❤❤❤ it myself as I was also a ABBA fan in my early teens (I became
a true ABBA fan when I was around 13—14 years of age)… so my favorite singers of ABBA were Bjorn and Agnetha!!! Now I am a “””” 60””” year old I still ❤❤❤ ABBA……so I’m hoping to make some friends who also ❤❤❤❤ ABBA and CELINE DION…,,Grant & Forsyth…. Shaun Cassidy and Baccarra fans
As well I ❤❤❤ is Die Flippers( a German band)…..Rex Gildo…..Roy Black….Costa Cordalis….all of these men are German singers from the country Germany!!!
As well I don’t mind is the Dutch group Luv……Pussycat where they had 3 sisters in the band they sang was “”” Georgie””” and Corrie Konings…the belated Arne Jansen…as well Koos Alberts and Albert West ..Guys and Dolls
So please please please do become my new friend in fcbook
As well I am sincerely not even looking 4 a another reason not even 4 a toy boy and so on as I rather remain single…. As well I won’t even answer no personal questions as my life is simply sincerely private…. But I can tell ya in advance I do live Australia born in Holland//Netherlands…. As I am divorced with no children
And the rest of my life is private and very personal
@user-zf3tj2vb6n
@Gary Barlow ...Is this the real Gary Barlow who sang with Agnetha?
Wow~~~~
You wrote a good song for my idol Agnetha.
And
I was very, very grateful for singing with Agnetha.
I wanted to thank you, but I can't believe there's a comment here!!!!!!!!
It's amazing, amazing, and thank you.
This song you wrote made Agnetha shine even more.
I don't speak English well.
I've always wanted to say thank you, but I can't believe this has come true.
It's like a dream.
Thank you so much.
The song you composed is very, very good.
Of course
I love your voice, too.
@nickchandra4890
Beautiful voice of Agnetha. Still the same. No Botox, No plastic surgery just natural beauty and a class apart from the rubbish you see today.
@jorgbauer7351
Agnetha is a Natural Beautiful Woman
@user-ih1sc6hk7t
Люблю люблю люблю,с 9ти лет и на всю жизнь,да уж,а мне уже 54
@overthewebb
@Jörg Bauer She's nice, but she's not as nice as she was in the 70's. This is normal though. Stop simping over her, she's not gonna date you ffs
@lukasribin4168
You know what? You’re a piece of human garbage.
There is not a single video on the internet where someone (usually a man) decides that they need to comment on a woman’s appearance one way or another.
No woman can exist without it happening, no matter how unsolicited or irrelevant it is.
Either calling her ugly even if she is natural, raving about the unearned privilege of beauty, ragging on her for getting plastic surgery after having been insulted for her natural looks (and for daring to age) OR lauding a woman for simply not getting surgery or procedures and putting other women down in the process…at the end of the day a woman cannot exist without you still making it about their LOOKS and setting some bar they must meet which pleases you, always comparing them to each other so that some know they’re less valued than others.
You’re the reason why women get surgery to begin with.
You’re part of the same problem or avenue that you seem to look down on.
POS.
@d.g.90
Voice? Its playback dumb!
@chibanintendo2385
Can't believe at that age she still has that voice and energy. Wow 👍
@pillred5974
This was 9 years ago, she's only in her 60s there, that's hardly OLD is it, maybe to a 20 year old lol.
@wellnessforlifeinc
Not old...😂
@timderry8458
She was 63 here…