About The Song
ABBA’s “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” released in 1976, is a poignant and introspective pop ballad that showcases the group’s talent for crafting emotionally resonant melodies and lyrics. Written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Stig Anderson, the song’s melancholic tone, haunting melody, and ABBA’s trademark harmonies make it a standout track in their discography.
With its reflective lyrics and heartfelt delivery, “Knowing Me, Knowing You” delves into themes of heartbreak and acceptance. The song explores the end of a relationship and the bittersweet realization that despite knowing each other so well, the love between two people has faded.
Upon its release, “Knowing Me, Knowing You” became a major hit, topping the charts in numerous countries and earning widespread acclaim for its emotional depth and ABBA’s masterful performance. Its success helped to solidify ABBA’s status as one of the most successful and influential pop groups of all time, and the song remains a cherished favorite among fans around the world.
As we revisit “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” we celebrate ABBA’s enduring legacy and the lasting impact of this iconic song. Its timeless beauty and universal themes of love and loss continue to resonate with audiences, reminding us of the power of music to evoke emotion and connect us to the depth of human experience.
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No more carefree laughter
Silence ever after
Walking through an empty house, tears in my eyes
Here is where the story ends, this is goodbye
Knowing me, knowing you (ah-ha)
There is nothing we can do
Knowing me, knowing you (ah-ha)
We just have to face it, this time
(This time, this time) we’re through (we’re through)
This time we’re through, we’re really through
Breaking up is never easy, I know, but I have (I have to go) to go
(This time I have to go, this time I know) knowing me, knowing you
It’s the best I can do
Memories (memories)
Good days (good days)
Bad days (bad days)
They’ll be (they’ll be)
With me (with me)
Always (always)
In these old familiar rooms, children would play
Now there’s only emptiness, nothing to say
Knowing me, knowing you (ah-ha)
There is nothing we can do
Knowing me, knowing you (ah-ha)
We just have to face it, this time
(This time, this time) we’re through (we’re through)
This time we’re through, we’re really through
Breaking up is never easy, I know, but I have (I have to go) to go
(This time I have to go, this time I know) knowing me, knowing you
It’s the best I can do
Knowing me, knowing you (ah-ha)
There is nothing we can do
Knowing me, knowing you (ah-ha)
We just have to face it, this time
(This time, this time) we’re through (we’re through)
This time we’re through, we’re really through
Breaking up is never easy, I know, but I have (I have to go) to go
(This time I have to go, this time I know) knowing me, knowing you
It’s the best I can do