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.
Shame
Agnetha Fältskog Lyrics
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It doesn't matter what you say,
I don't believe you anyway,
Talking love is easy when it's new.
Slow down don't move so fast,
This feeling may not last,
I've been wrong before, haven't you?
Don't cry to me, if it's just a fantasy,
Shame, shame on you,
You should know better than to play with a heart that's true.
Shame, shame on you,
You should know better than to do the things you do.
Shame, shame on you.
It doesn't matter what you say,
I can't believe you anyway,
The only thing that counts is what you do.
Think twice before you leave,
This is real, not make believe,
The answer lies with you.
So go with her, if your body's sure,
Shame, shame on you,
You should know better than to play with a heart that's true.
Shame, shame on you,
You should know better than to do the things you do.
Shame, shame on you.
You're wasting my life,
Play with hers,
Someone's gonna lose,
Yes, I know who that is.
Shame, shame on you,
You should know better than to play with a heart that's true.
Oh shame, shame on you,
You should know better than to do the things you do.
Shame, such a shame, such a shame, shame on you,
Shame, such a shame, such a shame, shame on you,
Shame, shame on you....
The lyrics of "Shame" by Agnetha Fältskog speak about the singer's feelings of betrayal and manipulation from a lover who is not taking their relationship seriously. The song begins with the singer expressing her disbelief of her lover's words of love, as they believe that their lover is not sincere. The singer then warns her lover to slow down and not rush things, for fear that it might not last. This is a clear indication of the singer's fear of being hurt.
As the song progresses, the singer confronts her lover for disrespecting her heart, emphasizing that he should know better. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Shame, shame on you" as a reminder that the lover should be aware of the serious consequences of playing with someone's emotions. The singer knows that he will ultimately lose his lover to someone else, and she singles out the woman he's playing with and warns him that he's wasting her life and someone will lose.
Overall, "Shame" highlights the pain and frustration of someone who has been betrayed or played with in a relationship. It also urges those who are in such a situation to be cautious with their hearts and potential partners and to take responsibility for their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't matter what you say,
Your words hold no weight or credibility in my eyes.
I don't believe you anyway,
I cannot trust what you say or claim to be true.
Talking love is easy when it's new.
It's simple to express affectionate feelings at the start of a relationship.
Slow down don't move so fast,
Don't rush into anything too quickly and without proper consideration.
This feeling may not last,
The current emotional state may not be permanent.
I've been wrong before, haven't you?
Mistakes have been made in the past, by both parties involved.
Don't cry to me, if it's just a fantasy,
Don't come to me in tears if this romantic situation is simply an imagined ideal.
Shame, shame on you,
You should feel guilty and embarrassed about your behavior.
You should know better than to play with a heart that's true.
You should be aware of the seriousness of someone's genuine emotions and not manipulate them for your own pleasure.
It doesn't matter what you say,
Your words hold no weight or credibility in my eyes.
I can't believe you anyway,
I cannot trust what you say or claim to be true.
The only thing that counts is what you do.
Actions speak louder than words and are a true reflection of one's character.
Think twice before you leave,
Consider the possible consequences of your departure and how it may affect others.
This is real, not make believe,
This is an authentic and serious situation, not a fictional scenario.
The answer lies with you.
The solution to the problem and the final decision is solely up to you.
So go with her, if your body's sure,
If you're confident in your desire for her, then pursue it physically.
You're wasting my life,
You're taking advantage of and negatively affecting my time and existence.
Play with hers,
Flirt and engage in physical intimacy with the other woman.
Someone's gonna lose,
Either myself or the other woman will inevitably suffer and experience heartache.
Yes, I know who that is.
I am aware that I will be the one who experiences the most pain and loss.
Shame, such a shame, such a shame, shame on you,
Repeated emphasis of the guilty party's shameful actions and behavior.
Shame, shame on you....
Final reiteration of the disapproval and condemnation towards the guilty party.
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