About The Song
Title: Happy New Year
Artist: ABBA
Genre: Pop
Release Date: November 1980
Album: Super Trouper
Writers: Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus
Key Themes: “Happy New Year” by ABBA is a reflective and optimistic song that encapsulates the spirit of welcoming a new year. The lyrics touch on themes of self-reflection, hope, and the desire for a fresh start. The song acknowledges both the challenges and opportunities that come with the passage of time.
Musical Style: “Happy New Year” features ABBA’s signature pop sound, characterized by melodic hooks, lush harmonies, and a polished production. The song has a mid-tempo feel, and its arrangement includes a mix of electronic and orchestral elements, showcasing ABBA’s versatility in blending different musical styles.
Cultural Impact: While “Happy New Year” was not initially released as a single, it has become a popular and enduring song associated with New Year’s celebrations. Its inclusion in ABBA’s album “Super Trouper” contributed to the album’s success, and over the years, the song has become a part of the soundtrack for welcoming the new year in various cultures.
Legacy: “Happy New Year” remains a well-loved and frequently played song during the New Year’s holiday season. Its positive message and catchy melody have contributed to its enduring popularity, making it a go-to choice for celebrations around the world. The song continues to be embraced for its timeless and festive qualities.
ABBA’s “Happy New Year” serves as a musical toast to the possibilities and aspirations that come with the beginning of a new year. Its uplifting message and ABBA’s iconic sound have secured its place as a celebratory anthem during the annual transition to a new year.
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Lyrics
“Happy New Year”
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No more champagne
And the fireworks are through
Here we are, me and you
Feeling lost and feeling blue
It’s the end of the party
And the morning seems so grey
So unlike yesterday
Now’s the time for us to say…
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don’t we might as well lay down and die
You and I
Sometimes I see
How the brave new world arrives
And I see how it thrives
In the ashes of our lives
Oh yes, man is a fool
And he thinks he’ll be okay
Dragging on, feet of clay
Never knowing he’s astray
Keeps on going anyway…
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don’t we might as well lay down and die
You and I
Seems to me now
That the dreams we had before
Are all dead, nothing more
Than confetti on the floor
It’s the end of a decade
In another ten years time
Who can say what we’ll find
What lies waiting down the line
In the end of eighty-nine…
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don’t we might as well lay down and die
You and I