This is a very familiar song, a cover of the Swedish national treasure group ABBA. Carla Bruni, is a singer, model, movie star, and also the former First Lady of France! There was an interesting anecdote in her early career where she often played and sang by herself in hotel rooms or backstage after performances. Besides singing, her musical foundation cultivated from a young age also allows her to write lyrics and compose music. This cover has her unique style and charm.
Speaking of ABBA’s work from 1980, many music critics agree that this is Agnetha’s most outstanding vocal performance. In fact, it is indeed a representative work of ABBA at the peak of their performance in the 1980s. The common misconception is that this song expresses the sorrow of Björn and Agnetha after their divorce, but years later, Björn pointed out: “There are no winners in the process of divorce.” “The Winner Takes It All” is considered by ABBA to be their most complete work, and Björn completed the lyrics in just one hour. This is also Agnetha’s personal favorite song.
Lyrics and Music: Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus
I don’t wanna talk about the things we’ve gone through关于我们之间的事，我不想说Though it’s hurting me, now it’s history虽然我很伤心，但是都过去了
I’ve played all my cards and that’s what you’ve done too我已用尽全力，你也努力过了
Nothing more to say, no more ace to play
没什么好说的，结局已定，我无力挽回
The winner takes it all, the loser standing small
赢家得到全世界，输家就该消失
Beside the victory, that’s her destiny
这个世界有赢有输
I was in your arms, thinking I belonged there
我曾在你的怀抱中，认为那是我的归处
I figured it made sense building me a fence
我以为一切会有意义，曾经守护我
Building me a home, thinking I’d be strong there
给我一个温暖的家，安心的生活
But I was a fool playing by the rules
但我很傻，以为只要遵守游戏规则，就能得到幸福
The gods may throw a dice, their minds as cold as ice
上帝可能丢了骰子，祂的心冷的像冰
And someone way down here, loses someone dear
我失去了个挚爱的人
The winner takes it all, the loser has to fall
胜者得到整个世界，败者只能投降认输
It’s simple and it’s plain, why should I complain
事情就是这样，我又有什么好抱怨的呢
But tell me does she kiss like I used to kiss you?
但是告诉我，她吻你的时候，你也有一样的感觉吗
Does it feel the same when she calls your name?她叫你名字的时候，你也得一样吗
Somewhere deep inside you must know I miss you你的心中一定知道，我很想念你
But what can I say rules must be obeyed
但是我又有什么好说的，游戏规则已定，大家都要遵守
The judges will decide, the likes of me abide
裁判会决定胜负，像我这种凡人，也只能接受
Spectators of the show always staying low所有人都偷偷地看着我这个失败者
The game is on again, a lover or a friend
这个游戏又开始了，究竟爱人还是朋友
A big thing or a small, the winner takes it all
其实我可有可无，她贏了，拥有一切
I don’t wanna talk if it makes you feel sad
我不想再说什么，如果你也觉得有些难过
And I understand you’ve come to shake my hand
我懂……你过来握住我的手
I apologize if it makes you feel bad
很抱歉，如果我的悲伤让你觉得内疚
Seeing me so tense no self-confidence
看着我僵硬的微笑，看着我溃败的自尊
But you see the winner takes it all
不过你看到了，这就是胜负
The winner takes it all
胜者为王
制作 | 饮料兄
编辑 | 酷姐
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