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.
Past Forever
Agnetha Fältskog Lyrics
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Let it touch the hearts of others,
Make a difference in your time.
If I could give what you gave me,
Your beating heart, unselfishly,
The kind of love that lasts
Past forever.
That's a long long time
What can't be broken
The kind of love that lasts
Past forever.
That's what we leave behind.
What can't be broken
The kind of love that lasts
Past forever.
If I could leave one thing behind,
Let it hold the quiet promise
Of better days to come.
And I should thank you endlessly
For the way you made me see
It's not the destination,
It's the journey.
And that's a long long way
It's what we live for.
The kind of love that lasts
Past forever.
And that's a long long way
It's what we live for.
The kind of love that lasts
Past forever.
Do you know that I love you?
Do you know it for sure?
Do you know that I keep you in my heart
Forever more?
And that's a long long time
That's a long long time
What can't be broken
The kind of love that lasts
Past forever.
That's a long long way
It's what we live for.
The kind of love that lasts
Past forever, past forever.
It's what we live for.
The kind of love that lasts
Past forever.
Ooh ooh, past forever.
The song "Past Forever" by Agnetha Fältskog is a beautiful ode to the love that lasts a lifetime. The lyrics of the song are about wanting to leave something behind, something that can make a difference in the world and touch the hearts of others. The singer wishes to leave behind the kind of love that she has been given, the unselfish kind that lasts forever. She talks about the journey of life being more important than the destination and how she has been shown this by the person she loves.
The chorus of the song conveys the message that the love that lasts forever is unbreakable, it can't be destroyed or taken away. The singer repeats the phrase "past forever" several times to emphasize the idea that true love endures beyond this lifetime, it transcends time and space. She also asks her loved one if they know for sure that she loves them and that they will always be in her heart.
The song is a touching reminder that true love is timeless and can endure through any challenge. The lyrics are simple but powerful, with a genuine intensity that captures the heart. The song is also notable for its beautiful melody which adds a melancholic quality to the lyrics, making them all the more poignant.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could leave one thing behind,
She wants to leave something that would make a positive impact on others.
Let it touch the hearts of others,
She wants whatever she leaves behind to have a deep emotional impact on others.
Make a difference in your time.
She wants to leave something that would make a difference in people's lives for generations to come.
If I could give what you gave me,
She's grateful for what she has received from someone and wants to return it.
Your beating heart, unselfishly,
She has received love from someone who gave it without expecting anything in return.
The kind of love that lasts
She values the love that's timeless and lasts through generations.
Past forever.
The love should be there for eternity.
And that's a long long time
That's a long long time
What can't be broken
The kind of love that lasts
Past forever.
Love that's unbreakable, precious, and lasts for a long long time. She values such love that exists past forever.
That's what we leave behind.
Leaving behind something that's valuable is important.
If I could leave one thing behind,
Let it hold the quiet promise
Of better days to come.
The thing she wants to leave behind should give hope for a better future.
And I should thank you endlessly
For the way you made me see
It's not the destination,
It's the journey.
She's grateful for someone who made her realize that the journey is just as important as reaching the destination.
And that's a long long way
It's what we live for.
Life is a long journey that's worth living for.
Do you know that I love you?
Do you know it for sure?
Do you know that I keep you in my heart
Forever more?
She's expressing her love for someone and how they will always be in her heart.
It's what we live for.
Love is what makes life worth living for.
Ooh ooh, past forever.
Love that exists past forever is precious and valuable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CAROLE BAYER SAGER, JORGEN KJELL ELOFSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Любовь Кособлик
Агнета прекрасна в любом возрасте.
Виктор Вивчар
Думаю успех АВВА в большей степени был благодаря исполнительскому и артистическому таланту Аниты. Ведь подавляющее число песен поет Анита, а остальных участников коллектива сейчас бы назвали бек вокалистами. Правда, что касается мелодичности песен, то конечно огромная заслуга композиторов и исполнителей мелодий. Но АВВА останется навсегда в списке самых, самых, самых, а Анита соответственно непревзойденной певицей и красавицей.
Вера Марченко
Она стала еще лучше, чем была. Очень красивый голос и красивая женщина.
Joe Vanaman
I'm in Love with Agnetha and her soulful Angelic voice! Long life and good Health to our Golden Girl..❤
GYula Oláh
A föld egyik legszebb,legtermészetesebb női hangja!!!🥰🥰🥰
Oscar Bruno
Agnetha, la voz más dulce del mundo!!!, Y la más bella por siempre!!!
Erin Willits
Total Class!! Never get tired of listening to her
Cecilia Heinze
Preciosa Agnetha, un ángel que iluminó nuestros días con sus canciones. ..
Celso Penhatcheque
Agneta eternamente magnífica!
Ysaac Wichmann
Agnetha's the better voice , talent and most beautiful lady singer of all times in the World history pop music . Lovely , special and unforgettable Swedish lady singer .