ABBA Cassandra

For 'STEREO' click here: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Os_bSwg02J4&fmt=18
From ABBA'S 8th and final studio album. Released at the end of November 1981. For the group it had been a complicated LP to put together: They were nearing the end of the ABBA story. All us ABBA fans wish they would have gone on longer, but we are happy & thankful for the great music they have left us with! (B. Andersson/B. Ulvaeus) 1982

Down in the street they're all singing and shouting
Staying alive though the city is dead
Hiding their shame behind hollow laughter
While you are crying alone on your bed
Pity, Cassandra that no one believed you
But then again you were lost from the start
Now we must suffer and sell our secrets
Bargain, playing smart, aching in our hearts
Sorry Cassandra I misunderstood
Now the last day is dawning
Some of us wanted but none of us would
Listen to words of warning
But on the darkest of nights
Nobody knew how to fight
And we were caught in our sleep
Sorry Cassandra I didn't believe you really had the power
I only saw it as dreams you would weave
Until the final hour
So in the morning your ship will be sailing
Now that your father and sister are gone
There is no reason for you linger
You're grieving deeply but still moving on
You know the future is casting a shadow
No one else sees it, but you know your fate
Packing your bags, being slow and thorough
Knowing though you're late that ship is sure to wait
Sorry Cassandra I misunderstood
Now the last day is dawning
Some of us wanted but none of us would
Listen to words of warning
But on the darkest of nights
Nobody knew how to fight
And we were caught in out sleep
Sorry Cassandra I didn't believe you really had the power
I only saw it as dreams you would weave
Until the final hour
I watched her ship leaving harbor at sunrise
Sails almost slack in the cool morning rain
She stood on deck, just a tiny figure
Rigid and restrained, blue eyes filled with pain
Sorry Cassandra I misunderstood
Now the last day is dawning
Some of us wanted but none of us would
Listen to words of warning
But on the darkest of nights
Nobody knew how to fight
And we were caught in out sleep
Sorry Cassandra I didn't believe you really had the power
I only saw it as dreams you would weave
Until the final hour
(I'm sorry Cassandra)

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[musicluvr4ever1]

my name is Cassandra, my mom is from Canada and she named me after this song, and im so glad because it is one of the most sweetest, beautifulest songs int his world. I hope people will take this to their heart and listen to the words

[kassandra227]

i absolutely love this song (though imo they spell Cassandra wrong!). Agnetha and Anni had such wonderful harmonies. i love ABBA's music.

[CarlFritz24]

ABBA... and, specially both women... were a gift from God, to Mankind.

[scientistninjaartist]

@kassandra227 Actually, the person they are singing about's name was spelled that way, and my own name is spelled that way. I know what you meant, but I just wanted to point it out. you should look up Cassandra in greek mythology and read about her. It's really interesting.

[wafrom]

Love this song, it's one of my fav from ABBA, the girls really had a great harmony together, great pix and slides here, thanks for sharing :)

[shariotoflove]

i need to listen to some death metal to become a man again.

[JimColyer]

Cassandra prophesied the fall of Troy. The visitors were the Greeks. Troy and ABBA fall together. The final hour!

[kenyiyk]

Me encanta esta song..!!!

[t4roox]

what years this song is released?

[tjxkid]

Sweden is gifted !

LOVE you ABBA

[AMelancholyRaven]

@musicluvr4ever1 :O my name is cassandra too!

[franoloots]

@Horsemarine100 I've never heard this either, WHY IS THIS NOT ON THE "Abba Gold Disc"??? 10/10