The Day Before You Came Lyrics

I believe that Anonymous on 2/18/10 is wrong, but highlights why these are such brilliant, enigmatic lyrics accompanied by startlingly good music and singing.

Firstly, since this song is sung with such feeling - and that feeling is not of happiness having met her lifelong soul mate and partner, but of genuine loss and pain. Either that soul mate has left her, or it was someone more sinister that she met. Part of the brilliance of the lyrics is that that belief can mistakenly be taken. I think that it is actually being sung either by a victim of crime or, my preference, a ghost. A clue to this is that she was reading "the latest one by Marilyn French or something in that style..." who has been misquoted as writing that all men are rapists, and at least her style being of radical feminism. The Agnetha character sings throughout that she's not sure what she exactly did on the day before "you" came: I must have done that, because I always do, I'm sure I did this, I'm certain...well I think I am! Maybe it is a ghost trying to remember the last day of her life before Death came for her, and her memories are fading? For lyrics to impart such massively differing possible meanings surely demonstrate a masterpiece!

The music, whilst seemingly dull and repetitive, when listened to carefully on a good music system (trying to ignore the voice, for the moment) are surprisingly intricate. Whereas a shallow listen will just emphasise the seeming monotone of daily living through both lyrics, music and beat, greater attention is definitely rewarding. You also notice that Agnetha is unusually singing off the beat.

The practically choral effect of the backing voices - for they are not singing any words - again demonstrate an almost funereal atmosphere, which again promotes the impression that maybe the singer is indeed a ghost.

It is amazing that this song only reached number 32 in the UK charts when it was released, but as you often find in music (and film) - it takes time for genius to be accepted, even if (or more probably because) that genius came from the supposedly bubblegum pop band called Abba. A genuine classic, and a great final recording (if not final record) from masters of their game.

I listen to this song for at least 20 times. great lyrics and even greater melody. ABBA is my favorite band of all time. The Beatles will be 2nd on my list.
what happen to great music like this song?
Here in America, you only got rap, jazz or country music, music i will never listen to.
No wonder the recording industry in America is dying. They are their own worst enemy.

Just a brilliant,poignant moody peice of music, Beutifully describes how joyous life can be when you meet your soulmate , and how routine and ordinary life was or could be before they came along, One of the best, if not the best ? tracks written by Bjorn and Benny. Brilliant wordsmiths both of them . Haunting,repetetive tune with brilliant use of choir in background

Hallo Abba so nice to discover that song The day before You came .I am very happy discover Your art music but truly feel a lot for Ann Winsborn .She is amazing and her voice is breath taking .Look forward to connect with You here in Poland .Warmest regards peter kramer =piotr kudlacik www.winnicamagdalenka.prv.pl