Super Trouper
by ABBA
What is “Super Trouper” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “Super Trouper” by ABBA is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
Super Trouper' by ABBA captures the feelings of a performer who, despite the grandeur of fame and the spotlight, experiences profound loneliness and yearns for a special connection with someone in the audience.
So… what’s this song really about?
In 'Super Trouper,' ABBA delves into the emotional dichotomy experienced by performers. The song paints a vivid portrait of the limelight, with its dazzling, intense 'Super Trouper' beams that make the singer shine yet feel isolated amidst a sea of faces. At its core, the song reflects the universal human experience of seeking individual connection in vast, impersonal spaces. The performer, despite being surrounded by thousands, finds solace and significance in the presence of a loved one in the audience, suggesting that personal relationships hold the true power to combat the superficiality and loneliness of stardom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a 'Super Trouper'?
A 'Super Trouper' is a type of followspot (spotlight) used in theatres and large arenas to track performers on stage.
Q: What year was 'Super Trouper' by ABBA released?
The song 'Super Trouper' was released in 1980.
Lyrics to “Super Trouper”
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[Verse 2: Frida]
Facing twenty thousand of your friends
How can anyone be so lonely?
Part of a success that never ends
Still, I'm thinking about you only
(Still, I'm thinking about you only)
[Pre-Chorus: Frida]
There are moments when I think I'm going crazy
(Think I'm going crazy)
But it's gonna be alright
(You'll soon be changing everything)
Everything will be so different
When I'm on the stage tonight
[Chorus: Frida & Agnetha, Benny & Björn]
Tonight, the Super Trouper lights are gonna find me
Shining like the sun (Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
Smiling, having fun (Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
Feeling like a number one
Tonight, the Super Trouper beams are gonna blind me
But I won't feel blue (Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
Like I always do (Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
'Cause somewhere in the crowd there's you
[Bridge: Frida]
So I'll be there when you arrive
The sight of you will prove to me I'm still alive
And when you take me in your arms and hold me tight
I know it's gonna mean so much tonight
[Chorus: Frida & Agnetha, Benny & Björn]
Tonight, the Super Trouper lights are gonna find me
Shining like the sun (Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
Smiling, having fun (Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
Feeling like a number one
Tonight, the Super Trouper beams are gonna blind me
But I won't feel blue (Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
Like I always do (Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
'Cause somewhere in the crowd there's you
[Outro: Frida & Agnetha, Benny & Björn]
(Sup-p-per Troup-p-per) Lights are gonna find me
Shining like the sun (Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
Smiling, having fun (Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
Feeling like a number one
Tonight, the Super Trouper beams are gonna blind me
But I won't feel blue (Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
Like I always do… (Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)