Happy New Year
ABBA · The Essential Collection [2012]
And the fireworks are through
Here we are, me and you
Feeling lost and feeling blue
It's the end of the party
And the morning seems so grey
So unlike yesterday
Now's the time for us to say...
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I
Sometimes I see
How the brave new world arrives
And I see how it thrives
In the ashes of our lives
Oh yes, man is a fool
And he thinks he'll be okay
Dragging on, feet of clay
Never knowing he's astray
Keeps on going anyway...
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I
Seems to me now
That the dreams we had before
Are all dead, nothing more
Than confetti on the floor
It's the end of a decade
In another ten years time
Who can say what we'll find
What lies waiting down the line
In the end of eighty-nine...
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I
Happy New Year
ABBA's "Happy New Year" stands as a quintessential example of their melodic pop craftsmanship, blending infectious hooks with lush orchestration. Released on "The Essential Collection [2012]," this track exemplifies the Swedish group's ability to craft timeless anthems that transcend specific eras. The song's structure, featuring a driving rhythm and soaring vocals, reflects the polished production typical of their late-career compilations. As a celebration of the season, it captures the optimism and communal spirit often associated with New Year's festivities, serving as a staple in holiday playlists worldwide. Its enduring popularity highlights ABBA's legacy in creating music that resonates across generations, cementing their status as pioneers of the Euro-pop genre.