When All Is Said and Done
ABBA * Track #3 On The Visitors
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When All Is Said and Done by ABBA
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ABBAProduced by
Benny Andersson & Björn UlvaeusWrited by
Benny Andersson & Björn UlvaeusAbout
Comparing this song to the earlier breakup song “The Winner Takes It All” shows the direction in Abba’s work that The Visitors took. Where “The Winner Takes It All” was a dramatic expression of the pain of rejection, “When All Is Said And Done” describes a more mature and amicable parting of two peo...
When All Is Said and Done Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Here's to us, one more toast, and then we'll pay the bill
Deep inside, both of us can feel the autumn chill
Birds of passage, you and me
We fly instinctively
When the summer's over and the dark clouds hide the sun
Neither you nor I'm to blame when all is said and done
[Verse 2]
In our lives, we have walked some strange and lonely treks
Slightly worn, but dignified, and not too old for sex
We're still striving for the sky
No taste for humble pie
Thanks for all your generous love and thanks for all the fun
Neither you nor I'm to blame when all is said and done
[Interlude]
[Verse 3]
It's so strange, when you're down, and lying on the floor
How you rise, shake your head, get up and ask for more
Clear-headed and open-eyed
With nothing left untried
Standing calmly at the crossroads, no desire to run
There's no hurry anymore when all is said and done
[Outro]
Standing calmly at the crossroads, no desire to run
There's no hurry anymore when all is said and done
When All Is Said and Done Q&A
Who wrote When All Is Said and Done's ?
When All Is Said and Done was written by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus.
Who produced When All Is Said and Done's ?
When All Is Said and Done was produced by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus.
When did ABBA release When All Is Said and Done?
ABBA released When All Is Said and Done on Thu Dec 31 1981.
Was there an alternate version of this song?
Yes! Aside from the Spanish version released by the band, and the version from “Mamma Mia! The Film” a demo version surfaced with the first verse repeated between the third verse and the outro. This structure was returned to for the performance featured in the ABBA Voyage show.