Eagle

ABBA · The Essential Collection [2012]

They came flyin' from far away, now I'm under their spell

I love hearing the stories that they tell

They've seen places beyond my land and they've found new horizons

They speak strangely but I understand



And I dream I'm an eagle

And I dream I can spread my wings

Flyin' high, high, I'm a bird in the sky

I'm an eagle that rides on the breeze

High, high, what a feeling to fly

Over mountains and forests and seas

And to go anywhere that I please



As all good friends we talk all night, and we fly wing to wing

I have questions and they know everything

There's no limit to what I feel, we climb higher and higher

Am I dreamin' or is it all real



Is it true I'm an eagle

Is it true I can spread my wings

Flying high, high, I'm a bird in the sky

(I'm an eagle)

I'm an eagle that rides on the breeze

High, high, what a feeling to fly

(What a feeling)

Over mountains and forests and seas

And to go anywhere that I please



And I dream I'm an eagle

And I dream I can spread my wings

Flying high, high, I'm a bird in the sky

(I'm an eagle)

I'm an eagle that rides on the breeze

High, high, what a feeling to fly

(What a feeling)

Over mountains and forests and seas

Flying high, high, I'm a bird in the sky

(I'm an eagle)

I'm an eagle that rides on the breeze

High, high, what a feeling to fly

(What a feeling)

Over mountains and forests and seas

And to go anywhere that I please

Eagle - ABBA

ABBA's "Eagle" stands as a quintessential example of the Swedish pop group's ability to blend theatrical rock with melodic pop sensibilities. Released on their 2012 compilation "The Essential Collection," the track showcases the band's signature four-part vocal harmony and intricate guitar work that defined their career. The song's narrative follows a protagonist who abandons his family to pursue a solo life, only to return and find his family has moved on without him. This theme of ambition versus familial duty resonated deeply with audiences, contributing to the enduring legacy of ABBA's music. The recording captures the polished production style characteristic of the early 1970s, featuring lush orchestration and a driving rhythm section that propelled the track to international success.