Take A Chance On Me
by ABBA
What is “Take A Chance On Me” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “Take A Chance On Me” by ABBA is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
In 'Take A Chance On Me' by ABBA, the speaker persuades someone they care about to give them a chance at love. The song captures the hopeful and persistent pleas of someone who is ready to give their all to a potential romantic partner.
So… what’s this song really about?
ABBA’s 'Take A Chance On Me' is a vibrant and hopeful anthem about longing and persistence in the pursuit of romantic love. The lyrics convey an unyielding optimism, with the speaker earnestly asking a prospective partner to consider what could be if they let their guard down and enter into a relationship. The song navigates the slight desperation and gentle coaxing needed when one is fully committed and waiting for the other to reciprocate feelings.
At its core, the song addresses universal themes of vulnerability and the hesitance that often accompanies the onset of a new relationship. The repeated phrases, 'Take a chance on me,' emphasize both the eagerness and the anxiety embedded in these moments. These elements together create a thoughtful and enduring dialogue on the risks and rewards of opening one's heart to love and opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who wrote 'Take A Chance On Me' by ABBA?
The song was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, members of ABBA.
Q: What album is 'Take A Chance On Me' from?
It is from ABBA’s 1977 album 'ABBA: The Album'.
Q: What is the central theme of 'Take A Chance On Me'?
The central theme of the song is the pursuit of love and the vulnerability in asking someone to take a risk on a potential relationship.
Lyrics to “Take A Chance On Me”
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[Verse 1: Agnetha & Frida, Benny & Björn]
We can go dancing, we can go walking
As long as we're together (As long as we're together)
Listen to some music, maybe just talking
Get to know you better (Get to know you better)
[Pre-Chorus: Agnetha, Agnetha & Frida]
'Cause you know I've got
So much that I wanna do, when I dream I'm alone with you
It's magic
You want me to leave it there, afraid of a love affair
But I think you know
That I can't let go
[Chorus: Agnetha & Frida, Benny & Björn]
If you change your mind, I'm the first in line
(Take a chance, take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
Honey, I'm still free; take a chance on me
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
If you need me, let me know, gonna be around
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
If you got no place to go when you're feeling down
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a chance, take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
If you're all alone when the pretty birds have flown
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
Honey, I'm still free; take a chance on me
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
Gonna do my very best and it ain't no lie
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
If you put me to the test, if you let me try
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
[Post-Chorus: Agnetha & Frida, Agnetha]
Take a chance on me
Come on, give me a break, will you?
Take a chance on me
[Verse 2: Agnetha & Frida, Benny & Björn]
Oh, you can take your time, baby, I'm in no hurry
Know I'm gonna get ya (Know I'm gonna get ya)
You don't wanna hurt me, baby, don't worry
I ain't gonna let you (I ain't gonna let ya)
[Pre-Chorus: Agnetha, Agnetha & Frida]
Let me tell you now
My love is strong enough to last when things are rough
It's magic
You say that I waste my time, but I can't get you off my mind
No, I can't let go
'Cause I love you so
[Chorus: Agnetha & Frida, Benny & Björn]
If you change your mind, I'm the first in line
(Take a chance, take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
Honey, I'm still free; take a chance on me
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
If you need me, let me know, gonna be around
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
If you got no place to go when you're feeling down
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a chance, take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
If you're all alone when the pretty birds have flown
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
Honey, I'm still free; take a chance on me
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
Gonna do my very best, baby, can't you see?
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
Gotta put me to the test, take a chance on me
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a chance, take a chance, take a chance on me)
[Outro: Agnetha & Frida, Benny & Björn]
Ba-ba ba-ba ba, ba-ba ba-ba baa
(Take a chance, take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
Honey, I'm still free; take a chance on me
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
Gonna do my very best, baby, can't you see?
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
Gotta put me to the test, take a chance on me
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a chance, take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a chance, take a chance, take a chance on me)
Ba-ba ba-ba ba, ba-ba ba-ba baa-ba-ba
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
Honey, I'm still free; take a chance on me
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
Gonna do my very best, baby, can't you see
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
Gotta put me to the test, take a chance on me
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a-take a chance-chance, take a chance, take a chance)
(Take a chance, take a chance, take a chance on me)