Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
ABBA · The Essential Collection [2012]
and I'm watching the late show in my flat all alone,
how I hate to spend the evening on my own,
autumn winds,
blowing outside my window as I look around the room,
and it makes me so depressed to see the gloom,
there's not a soul out there,
no-one to hear my prayer,
gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight,
won't somebody help me chase the shadows away,
gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight,
take me through the darkness to the break of the day,
Movie stars,
find the end of a rainbow,
with a fortune to win,
it's so different from the world I'm living in,
tired of TV,
I open the window and I gaze into the night,
but there's no-one there to see,
no-one in sight,
there's not a soul out there,
no-one to hear my prayer,
gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight,
won't somebody help me chase the shadows away,
gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight,
take me through the darkness to the break of the day
gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight,
gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight,
there's not a soul out there,
no-one to hear my prayer,
gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight,
won't somebody help me chase the shadows away,
gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight,
take me through the darkness to the break of the day
gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight,
gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
ABBA's 1978 hit 'Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)' stands as a quintessential example of Eurodance, blending disco rhythms with pop sensibilities. Released as part of their extensive discography, the track features the group's signature harmonies and Agnetha Fältskog's distinctive vocals, driving the song's infectious energy. While the lyrics explore themes of romantic desperation and the desire for a devoted partner, the recording captures the era's shift toward more upbeat, dance-oriented production. The song remains a staple of ABBA's catalog, frequently performed live and celebrated for its catchy melody and enduring appeal across generations of listeners who appreciate the group's innovative approach to pop music.