As Good As New
ABBA · Voulez-Vous [1979]
I'll never know
why I had to go
why I had to put up
such a lousy, rotten show
boy, I was tough
packin' all my stuff
sayin' I don't need you
anymore I've had enough
and now look at me
standing here again
'cause I found out that
ma – ma,.
my life is here
gotta have you near
As good as new
my love for you
and keepin' it that
way is my intention
as good as new
and growin' too
yes, I think it's
takin' on a new dimension
it's as good as new
my love for you
just like it used
to be and even better
as good as new
thank god, it's true
darling, we were
always meant to stay together
Feel like a creep
never felt so cheap
never had a notion
that my love could be so deep
how could I make
such a dumb mistake
now I know I'm
not entitled to another break
but please, baby
I beg you to forgive
'cause I found out that
ma – ma,
my life is here
gotta have you near
As good as new
my love for you
and keepin' it that
way is my intention
as good as new
and growin' too
yes, I think it's
takin' on a new dimension
it's as good as new
my love for you
just like it used
to be and even better
as good as new
thank god, it's true
darling, we were
always meant to stay together
I thought that our love
was at an end
but here I am again
As good as new
my love for you
and keepin' it that
way is my intention
as good as new
and growin' too
yes, I think it's
takin' on a new dimension
it's as good as new
my love for you
just like it used
to be and even better
as good as new
thank god, it's true
darling, we were
always meant to stay together
Yes the love I have for you
feels as good as new
darling, we were
always meant to stay together
why I had to go
why I had to put up
such a lousy, rotten show
boy, I was tough
packin' all my stuff
sayin' I don't need you
anymore I've had enough
and now look at me
standing here again
'cause I found out that
ma – ma,.
my life is here
gotta have you near
As good as new
my love for you
and keepin' it that
way is my intention
as good as new
and growin' too
yes, I think it's
takin' on a new dimension
it's as good as new
my love for you
just like it used
to be and even better
as good as new
thank god, it's true
darling, we were
always meant to stay together
Feel like a creep
never felt so cheap
never had a notion
that my love could be so deep
how could I make
such a dumb mistake
now I know I'm
not entitled to another break
but please, baby
I beg you to forgive
'cause I found out that
ma – ma,
my life is here
gotta have you near
As good as new
my love for you
and keepin' it that
way is my intention
as good as new
and growin' too
yes, I think it's
takin' on a new dimension
it's as good as new
my love for you
just like it used
to be and even better
as good as new
thank god, it's true
darling, we were
always meant to stay together
I thought that our love
was at an end
but here I am again
As good as new
my love for you
and keepin' it that
way is my intention
as good as new
and growin' too
yes, I think it's
takin' on a new dimension
it's as good as new
my love for you
just like it used
to be and even better
as good as new
thank god, it's true
darling, we were
always meant to stay together
Yes the love I have for you
feels as good as new
darling, we were
always meant to stay together
As Good As New
Released in 1979 on the album *Voulez-Vous*, "As Good As New" stands as a quintessential example of ABBA's late-period pop craftsmanship. The track exemplifies the group's signature blend of lush orchestration, melodic hooks, and intricate vocal harmonies that defined their discography during the early 1980s. While the song shares thematic elements with their earlier work, it reflects a matured approach to songwriting and production, maintaining the infectious energy that made ABBA global icons. Its enduring appeal lies in its perfect balance of romantic sentiment and danceable rhythm, cementing its place within the Swedish pop canon and continuing to resonate with audiences decades later.