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Wind Lyrics


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I don't wanna talk
About things we've gone through
Though it's hurting me
Now it's history
I've played all my cards
And that's what you've done too
Nothing more to say
No more ace to play

The winner takes it all
The loser's standing small
Beside the victory
That's her destiny

I was in your arms
Thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home
Thinking I'd be strong there
But I was a fool
Playing by the rules

The gods may throw the dice
Their minds as cold as ice
And someone way down here
Loses someone dear
The winner takes it all
The loser has to fall
It's simple and it's plain
Why should I complain?

But tell me does she kiss
Like I used to kiss you?
Does it feel the same
When she calls your name?
Somewhere deep inside
You must know I miss you
But what can I say?
Rules must be obeyed

The judges will decide
The likes of me abide
Spectators of the show
Always staying low
The game is on again
A lover or a friend
A big thing or a small
The winner takes it all

I don't wanna talk
If it makes you feel sad
And I understand
You've come to shake my hand
I apologize
If it makes you feel bad
Seeing me so tense
No self-confidence
But you see




The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all

Overall Meaning

The song "The Winner Takes It All" by ABBA is a deep and emotional reflection on the pain of heartbreak and the end of a relationship. The lyrics describe the feelings of someone who has given everything they have to a relationship, only to find themselves alone and heartbroken when it all falls apart. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the fact that, in the end, only one person can emerge as the "winner" of a failed relationship. Despite the pain, the singer recognizes the inevitability of the situation and chooses to accept it and not complain.


Throughout the song, the lyrics are full of imagery and metaphors describing the experience of heartbreak. The use of the words "building me a fence" and "building me a home" describe the singer's attempt to find security and stability in their relationship, only to have it all crumble down. The reference to "someone way down here" highlights the sense of powerlessness and despair that comes with losing someone dear.


Overall, the song is a moving and insightful portrayal of the complex emotions and struggles that come with heartbreak and the end of a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna talk
I don't want to discuss our past relationship


About things we've gone through
Specifically, I don't want to discuss the negative experiences


Though it's hurting me
Even though it is causing me pain


Now it's history
The past is the past and cannot be changed


I've played all my cards
I have given my all in the relationship


And that's what you've done too
And I believe you have done the same


Nothing more to say
There is nothing left to be said or done


No more ace to play
We have no more tricks or secrets to reveal


The winner takes it all
The person who was most successful in the relationship gets everything


The loser's standing small
The unsuccessful person feels small and defeated


Beside the victory
In the shadow of their partner's success


That's her destiny
That is what fate has in store for her


I was in your arms
I used to feel safe and secure with you


Thinking I belonged there
Believing that I was meant to be with you


I figured it made sense
It seemed logical and reasonable


Building me a fence
To keep me protected and secure


Building me a home
Creating a place where I could feel comfortable and at ease


Thinking I'd be strong there
Believing that I could face any challenge and prevail


But I was a fool
Realizing that I was naive and foolish


Playing by the rules
Trying to be fair and honorable in the relationship


The gods may throw the dice
Fate is unpredictable and beyond our control


Their minds as cold as ice
Fate is impartial and shows no mercy


And someone way down here
Someone like me


Loses someone dear
Loses the person they love


The loser has to fall
The unsuccessful person has to suffer and endure the pain of loss


It's simple and it's plain
It is a basic and straightforward truth


Why should I complain?
There is no use in complaining or grieving over what cannot be changed


But tell me does she kiss
I am curious about your new partner


Like I used to kiss you?
Does she show you the same affection and intimacy that I did?


Does it feel the same
Do you feel the same level of love and passion for her?


When she calls your name?
When she speaks to you, does it evoke the same emotions as when I did?


Somewhere deep inside
In my heart and soul


You must know I miss you
You should know that I still have feelings for you


But what can I say?
But I know that it is too late to change the past


Rules must be obeyed
There are certain conditions that must be followed, regardless of personal feelings


The judges will decide
Ultimately, the outcome of our relationship will be determined by others


The likes of me abide
People like myself must accept the outcome, whether it is favorable or not


Spectators of the show
We are mere observers of our own lives and relationships


Always staying low
Feeling insignificant and powerless


The game is on again
The cycle of love and loss continues


A lover or a friend
It could be a romantic partner or just a friend


A big thing or a small
It could be a major event or a minor detail


The winner takes it all
Success depends on personal effort and ability


If it makes you feel sad
If discussing the past relationship causes you emotional pain


And I understand
I recognize and appreciate your feelings


You've come to shake my hand
You are making amends and seeking closure


I apologize
I am sorry for my part in our failed relationship


If it makes you feel bad
If I am the source of your pain and regret


Seeing me so tense
Noticing that I am uncomfortable or awkward


No self-confidence
Feeling insecure and uncertain


But you see
However, I hope that you will understand


The winner takes it all
Ultimately, it is the person who put in the most effort and succeeded who wins




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K Ulvaeus

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Agustin Ovejero

Excelente Versión Muy Buena de Verdad

Simone Kirschke

Super Lied.💝

Klaudia Jandl

Suuuper schön gesungen , gefällt mir sehr gut ........

Fred Sonnenschein

Einer der besseren auf deutsch nach gesungenen englisch sprachigen Titel

Jörg Klapper

Well done ,Wind..🤙👍👍

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voll die gute version

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JBM425

From Wind's "ABBA" era from 2000-2010 with Natasja and Iris giving the group the ABBA-like sound.

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