《The Winner Takes It All》(胜者为王/胜者拿走一切)是ABBA组合代表作之一。同时,此曲也是浪漫喜剧歌舞片《妈妈咪呀!》(英语:Mamma Mia!)的插曲。
有人说这首《The Winner Takes It All》在阐述 Bjorn与Agnetha离婚后的哀伤心情,但数年后 Bjorn指出:“在离婚的过程中,是不会有贏家的”。
而更多人认为《The Winner Takes It All》是ABBA自认为最完整的作品, Bjorn仅花了一个小时就完成了歌词,这也是Agnetha个人最喜爱的一首歌。
The Winner Takes It All歌词:
I don't wanna talk
About the things we've gone through
Though it's hurting me
Now it's history
I've played all my cards
And that's what you've done too
Nothing more to say
No more ace to play
The winner takes it all
The loser standing small
Beside the victory
That's her destiny
I was in your arms
Thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home
Thinking I'd be strong there
But I was a fool
Playing by the rules
The gods may throw a dice
Their minds as cold as ice
And someone way down here
Loses someone dear
The winner takes it all
The loser has to fall
It's simple and it's plain
Why should I complain
But tell me does she kiss
Like I used to kiss you
Does it feel the same
When she calls your name
Somewhere deep inside
You must know I miss you
But what can I say
Rules must be obeyed
The judges will decide
The likes of me abide
Spectators of the show
Always staying low
The game is on again
A lover or a friend
A big thing or a small
The winner takes it all
I don't wanna talk
If it makes you feel sad
And I understand
You've come to shake my hand
I apologize
If it makes you feel bad
Seeing me so tense
No self-confidence
But you see
The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all