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.
The End Of The World
Agnetha Fältskog Lyrics
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Why does the sea rush to shore?
Don't they know it's the end of the world?
'Cause you don't love me anymore
Why do the birds go on singing?
Why do the stars glow above?
Don't they know it's the end of the world?
I wake up in the morning and I wonder
Why everything's the same as it was
I can't understand
No I can't understand
How life goes on the way it does
Oh why does my heart go on beating?
Why do these eyes of mine cry?
Don't they know/ it's the end of the world?
It ended when I lost your love
[Instrumental]
(Why does my heart go on beating?
Why do these eyes of mine cry?)
Don't they know it's the end of the world?
It ended when you said goodbye
The lyrics of Agnetha Fältskog's song "The End of the World" explore the emotional turmoil of heartbreak. The singer poses existential questions about the continuation of the world despite the devastation of losing a loved one. The rhetorical questions about the sun shining, the sea rushing to shore, the birds singing and the stars glowing above all point to the contrast between the magnitude of the end of a relationship and the seeming indifference of the world around it.
The singer wakes up in the morning and wonders how everything can be the same as it was when everything has changed and their world has come crashing down. The repetition of the phrase "Don't they know it's the end of the world?" highlights the feeling of being alone in one's grief and the sense that nobody else understands the magnitude of what has been lost. The final lines of the song emphasize the personal and intense nature of heartbreak, "Don't they know it's the end of the world? It ended when you said goodbye."
Line by Line Meaning
Why does the sun go on shining?
Despite the end of my relationship, the world and nature continue to function as if nothing has changed.
Why does the sea rush to shore?
The waves of the ocean still lap against the beach, unaware of my heartache.
Don't they know it's the end of the world?
I am consumed by the pain of my lost love and believe that the world should recognize its significance.
'Cause you don't love me anymore
The root of my despair is the loss of love from my partner.
Why do the birds go on singing?
The birds continue to chirp and sing their songs, oblivious to my grief.
Why do the stars glow above?
Although my heart is heavy, the stars still shine brightly in the night sky.
It ended when I lost your love
The moment my love left me marked the end of the world as I knew it.
I wake up in the morning and I wonder
Each day begins with a sense of confusion and disbelief about my new reality.
Why everything's the same as it was
Although my world has been turned upside down, everything else remains unchanged.
I can't understand
My mind is struggling to comprehend and process the overwhelming emotions I am experiencing.
No I can't understand
Despite my efforts, I cannot make sense of what has happened.
Oh why does my heart go on beating?
My heart still beats physically, but emotionally I am stunned and heartbroken.
Why do these eyes of mine cry?
My eyes continue to produce tears, a physical manifestation of my emotional pain.
It ended when you said goodbye
The moment my love uttered the words 'goodbye,' it marked the end of my world as I knew it.
Lyrics © DistroKid, MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
Written by: Arthur Kent, Sylvia Dee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Елена А
Ваша музыка спасёт мир! Всем Мирного неба над головой! 💯🕊️🌿💖
Наталья Корсун
Очень грустно и нежно
Александр Скрипа
Прекрасная Агнета! Нет слов…❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ivan Araújo Chaves
Não conhecia esta versão de “ The end of The world” na voz do ABBA. Mas a voz da Agnetha é sempre perfeita. Ela é adorável.
Lisztomania "6²"
As time goes by,this song still remain a masterpiece till the end of the world ❤️❤️
The Englishman
Skeeter Davis did "The End of the World" 60 years ago.
Mira Aidasani
She makes it seem so easy. She has that smooth, relaxed way of singing and beautiful voice. She is awesome!
The Englishman
Agnetha's pure voice, and her accent make her unique.🌹🌹🌹
Светлана Лебедева
Люблю эту песню. ..Агнета поёт прекрасно. ..просто ангел. ....
Antonio Carlos Salvi
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