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.
If I Thought You'd Ever Change Your Mind
Agnetha Fältskog Lyrics
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Wild roses as the sun begins to shine
Sweet perfume in tiny jeweled caskets
If I thought you'd ever change your mind
I would take you where the music's sweetest
And feed you winter fruits and summer wine
Show you things you've only read in story books
I would bring you happiness
Wrapped up in a box and tied with a yellow bow
I would bring you summer rain and rainbow skies to make your garden grow
And in the winter snow my songs would keep you from the cold
But what use of flowers in the morning
When the garden they should grow in is not mine
And what use is sunshine if I'm crying
And my falling tears are mingled with the wine
I would bring you happiness
Wrapped up in a box and tied with a yellow bow
I would bring you rainbow skies
And summer rain to make your garden grow
And in the winter snow, my songs would keep you from the cold
I would bring you flowers in the morning
Wild roses when the sun begins to shine
Winter fruits and summer wine
Sweet perfume and columbine
If I thought you'd ever change your mind
If I thought you'd ever change your mind
The lyrics of this song by Agnetha Fältskog convey the idea of a person who is desperately trying to win back the affection of a former lover. The singer is promising to do everything possible to make the relationship work, offering flowers, sweet perfume, and romantic gestures. She is willing to take the person to special places and show them experiences that are usually only found in storybooks.
The lyrics speak of happiness wrapped up in a box, rainbow skies, and summer rain in order to make the lover's garden grow. The singer wants to provide comfort and support all year round, even in the winter, by singing them songs which will keep them from the cold. The lyrics reflect the lengths to which the singer is willing to go to make the relationship work, but acknowledges the futility of it if the person doesn't want to change their mind.
The song is passionate and emotional, portraying the feelings of someone who is desperately in love but whose love is unrequited. The lyrics are particularly powerful when performed by Agnetha Fältskog, who brings emotion and vulnerability to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I would bring you flowers in the morning
I would express my love and affection for you by bringing you fresh flowers early in the day.
Wild roses as the sun begins to shine
I would choose the most beautiful and natural roses that bloom as the sun rises, to show you how much I love you.
Sweet perfume in tiny jeweled caskets
I would present you with precious, small and delicate bottles of perfume in jeweled containers, to show you how much I care about your every sense.
If I thought you'd ever change your mind
I would only do these things if I believed there was a chance that you might come to love me the way I love you.
I would take you where the music's sweetest
I would take you to the most romantic places with the best music in the world, where we could enjoy each other's company.
And feed you winter fruits and summer wine
I would treat you to the most delightful seasonal fruits and the best wine, to show you how much you mean to me.
Show you things you've only read in story books
I would take you to places you've only ever dreamed of, and show you the beauty of the world that you've only ever read about in books.
I would bring you happiness
I would spare no expense on bringing you great joy and happiness.
Wrapped up in a box and tied with a yellow bow
I would carefully package and present my gift to you in a beautiful box with a pretty ribbon, like treasure to be cherished.
And in the winter snow my songs would keep you from the cold
Even in the darkest and coldest of times, I would sing to you and give you warmth and comfort.
But what use of flowers in the morning
What good is giving flowers in the morning when the love between us is not mutual?
When the garden they should grow in is not mine
The love and relationship we should share and cultivate is not mine to have, and it pains me.
And what use is sunshine if I'm crying
The world may seem bright and beautiful to others, but without your love, I am still unhappy and unfulfilled.
And my falling tears are mingled with the wine
My tears over my unrequited love blend with the wine I had hoped would bring us joy together, but now only serves to mock me.
I would bring you rainbow skies
I would show you the beauty and wonder of the world, even if only to see it through your eyes.
And summer rain to make your garden grow
I would bring you the nourishment and growth you need, even if it means standing in the summer rain to do so.
Sweet perfume and columbine
I would give you the most fragrant and beautiful flowers and perfumes that mother nature has to offer.
If I thought you'd ever change your mind
Again, I would only do these things if I truly believed that you might one day love me too.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN CAMERON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@carlenebessey7939
I have a little problem with the word, performer, as I watch her videos I believe her moods and feelings change with the words of
the song(s). As a song of love, her mood and voice
is different from just any
Pop music she chooses to
sing. I may be wrong but I
think I read Agnetha is the
only singer that can or does
change her voice while singing a song or saying a
word while singing. She is
Music! An amazing Woman
who happens to be the most
wonderful Singer! ❤
@user-ot1bw4sn1b
Голос, как хрустальный прозрачный лесной ручеек! Сверкает, переливается как бриллиант чистейшей воды! Восхитительная, несравненная Агнета! И эти лучики морщинок возле глаз! Пожалуйста, не называйте ее старенькой! Она моложе и очаровательнее миллионов нынешних "красоток"! Будь здорова и счастлива, Агнета! Ты-наша юность!❤💝🌹
@johnmh1000
English is not her first language, but what a performance! This LADY is class! So emotive, so loving, every word formed to perfection, while the music swells with a haunting loveliness.
@peterwibergbojsen5407
What to write?
What a voice.
What a woman.
Agnetha forever.
❤
Thank you so much.
@skineyemin4276
One of the most beautiful women in pop music history.
@710LL59
in all of history she is perfect
@skineyemin4276
@@710LL59 Well.... no, but...., she is beautiful.
@skineyemin4276
@@710LL59 Because, Chaka Khan is actually "perfect". Actually, Freda Payne is perfect.
@albinostefani8956
Bella sicuramente, ma non esagerate...
@antvic100
The best singer of the century...
@rapeja.
Милая Агнетта! Моя молодость! Я так хочу чтоб АББА жила вечно! Долгих счастливых лет им!