Abba - The Winner Takes It All

Melancolias a parte, The Winner Takes It All (O Vencedor Leva Tudo) é o segundo single mais conhecido do ABBA. Tem como tema uma sofrida separação em que o "vencedor leva tudo". Segundo o integrante da banda Björn Ulvaeus, a letra foi realmente inspirada em sua separação com a vocalista Agnetha Fältskog.

Depois que somos apresentados ao poker, passamos a possuir a capacidade e, às vezes, a mania de enxergá-lo em tudo, até neste single, no qual a separação é relatada da seguinte forma: “Joguei todas as minhas cartas, e foi o que você fez também. Não há mais nada a dizer, nenhum ás a mais a jogar. O vencedor leva tudo, o perdedor fica menor”.

Agora dê um call nos anos 80 e confira a música do ABBA, parte do álbum Super Trouper.

The Winner Takes It All
I don't wanna talk
About the 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 standing small
Beside the victory
That's a 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 a 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...

Someone dear...
Takes it all...
The loser ...
Has to fall...
Throw a dice...
As cold as ice...
Someone way down here...
Someone dear...
Takes it all...

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