Hey, Hey Helen
ABBA · ABBA [1975]
it's the way you wanted it to be
and the price you pay
to be called a woman of today
is it worth the pain
to see the children cry?
Does it hurt
when they ask for Daddy?
Hey, hey Helen
now you live on your own
Hey, hey Helen
can you make it alone?
(yes you can)
So you're free at last
and beginning to forget the past
does it make you sad
when you think about the life you had
but you're right
you had to take a second chance
so you fly to find your freedom
Hey, hey Helen
now you live on your own
hey, hey Helen
can you make it alone?
Hey, hey Helen
what's the matter with you
hey, hey Helen
don't you know what to do?
(yes you do)
Hey, Hey Helen
ABBA's "Hey, Hey Helen" stands as a quintessential example of the Swedish pop group's mid-1970s sound, blending infectious melodies with the band's signature harmonies. Released on the album ABBA [1975], the track exemplifies their ability to craft catchy, danceable pop records that transcended cultural boundaries. The song features the characteristic interplay between Agnetha Fältskog and Björn Ulvaeus, showcasing their vocal chemistry that defined their era. As part of their extensive discography, this recording highlights the group's mastery of pop production and their commitment to creating music that resonated globally. It remains a staple in their catalog, reflecting the upbeat optimism and polished studio quality that made them icons of the 1970s.