Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Elaine [*]’ by ABBA. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of ABBA or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
You hate, you scream, you swear
And still you never reach them
You curse, you try to scare
But you can never teach them
It’s a dead end street
They’ve tied your hands and tied your feet
And the street is narrow
A nowhere lane, a nowhere train for Elaine, Elaine, Elaine
Elaine, Elaine, Elaine, you know they’re gonna get you
You try to break away, but they will never let you
It’s a dead end street
They’ve tied your hands and tied your feet
And the street is narrow
The nowhere lane, the nowhere train for Elaine, Elaine, Elaine
You’re like a goldfish in a bowl, Elaine, Elaine, Elaine
They have your mind, they’ll take your soul
You come, you stay, you go, it really doesn’t matter
You’ve done it all before, by now they know the pattern
It’s a dead end street
They’ve tied your hands and tied your feet
And the street is narrow
The nowhere lane, the nowhere train for Elaine, Elaine, Elaine
You’re like a goldfish in a bowl, Elaine, Elaine, Elaine
They have your mind, they’ll take your soul
Björn Know that you go, you know they’re gonna get you
Know that you go, you know they’ll never let you
Agnetha, Frida It’s a dead end street
They’ve tied your hands and tied your feet
And the street is narrow
The nowhere lane, the nowhere train for Elaine, Elaine, Elaine
You’re like a goldfish in a bowl, Elaine, Elaine, Elaine
They have your mind, they’ll take your soul
Björn Know that you go, you know they’re gonna get you
Know that you go, you know they’ll never let you
Know that you go, you know they’re gonna get you