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Artist/Band: ABBA
Lyrics for Song: Cassandra
Lyrics for Album: Thank You for the Music [1994]

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Abba - Cassandra



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 could

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 to 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 could

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



I watched the ship leaving harbour 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 could

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



I'm sorry Cassandra

I'm sorry Cassandra


Cassandra - ABBA

ABBA's "Cassandra" stands as a poignant addition to their discography, released on the 1994 compilation "Thank You for the Music." The track exemplifies the group's signature blend of pop sensibilities and emotional depth, featuring Agnetha Fältskog's distinctive vocal delivery that anchors the song's narrative. While the title references the mythological figure known for her prophetic warnings, the recording transforms this concept into a universal exploration of unrequited love and the pain of being misunderstood. The composition utilizes the band's characteristic lush harmonies and driving rhythms, creating a sound that remains instantly recognizable despite its inclusion on a retrospective collection rather than a studio album. This track highlights ABBA's ability to craft songs with complex emotional undercurrents, ensuring the piece resonates with listeners who appreciate both the specific Swedish pop aesthetic and broader themes of human connection.


Album Lyrics: Thank You for the Music [1994]


ABBA
"Thank You for the Music [1994]"


1. I've Been Waiting for You
2. I Wonder (Departure)
3. When I Kissed The Teacher
4. My Love, My Life
5. Another Town, Another Train
6. Dance (While the Music Still Goes On)
7. Our Last Summer
8. Cassandra
9. The Way Old Friends Do
10. She's My Kind of Girl
11. Crazy World
12. Happy Hawaii
13. Lovelight
14. Elaine
15. Should I Laugh or Cry
16. Like an Angel Passing Through My Room
17. Put on your white sombrero
18. Dream World
19. Merry-go-round
20. Santa Rosa
21. You Owe Me One
22. Slipping Through My Fingers